dear student - HEC Montréal

Dear student,
The International Student Affairs Office is pleased
to welcome you to HEC Montréal!
In order to facilitate your arrival in Montreal, we have put
forth this short guide for newcomers. We hope that the
information you find here will ease your stay with us!
Throughout the guide, you will find information regarding
HEC Montréal and its academic structure as well as advice
concerning accommodation, transportation and cultural
life in Montreal.
The ISA team
HEC Montréal at a Glance
Index
The ISA Office_ _________________________ 2
Academic Information___________________ 3
Academic Resources_____________________ 5
Getting Settled in Montreal_______________ 6
Health Care_ ___________________________ 8
Transportation_ ________________________ 9
Adapting to a New Culture_ _____________ 11
Leisure_______________________________ 13
Food_________________________________ 15
Nightlife______________________________ 16
Working and Living in Canada ___________ 17
Access map_ __________________________ 19
Business School in Canada, HEC Montréal was founded
• First
in 1907.
• 3,800 foreign students and permanent residents.
• 250 career professors.
• 35 management study programs, from B.B.A. to Ph.D.
largest and most prestigious international
• Canada’s
exchange program, involving partnerships with
100 universities and business schools in 34 countries.
multilingual approach with courses offered in French,
• AEnglish
and Spanish!
of the best bilingual business libraries in the world
• One
reputed for the importance of its electronic documentation.
of the best equipped trading rooms in the academic
• One
domain.
the International
Student Affairs Office
The International Student Affairs Office (ISA) offers a multitude of services for international students, exchange students
and all HEC students interested in international issues. Check
the ISA web page and your e-mail throughout the school term to
be informed of the activities and workshops to come. Do not hesitate to come in and say “hello”!
A team always available to help you
Karine Deshayes
Manager – International
Student Services
514 340-1236
[email protected]
Maud-Andrée Lemieux
International Student
Advisor – Incoming Students
514 340-6049
[email protected]
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Vanessa Parisien
Office Assistant
514 340-6075
[email protected]
Jacqueline Lemay
Program Manager –
Student Exchange
514 340-6840
[email protected]
ISA - HEC Montréal
Location:
5255, av. Decelles
Room 5.260
Phone: 514 340-6075
Fax: 514 340-7100
E-mail: [email protected] www.hec.ca/en/
international_student/
regular Open from 10:00 am to
12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to
4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
academic
information
Student card
Your HEC Montréal Student Card may be issued as soon as today
at the school bookstore, Coop HEC.
Optionally, this card also serves as your Coop Member Card for a
lifetime fee of $25. Membership gives you discounts on your books
and manuals.
Front
Back
check your e-mail
Go to http://webmail.hec.ca
Enter your student ID number and your unique
HEC password.
If you haven’t changed your password,
the default password you must enter is
your date of birth in the following format:
YYMMDD.
Academic calendar
organize your time
Go to http://agenda.hec.ca
Please refer to the following document for your detailed
academic calendar:
www.hec.ca/en/programs_training/mba/
current_students/course.html
Enter your student ID number and your unique
HEC password (the same as for your e-mail).
You can consult your own agenda and the agenda
of any student or teacher of the school. Very useful
to organize meetings!
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Course information
To get detailed information concerning your courses, the books to buy, the exams, the assignments
and course outlines, visit http://zonecours.hec.ca .
Any changes you wish to make to your list of courses have to be made before the first hour of class.
Go directly to your HEC en ligne account to add or remove a course on http://enligne.hec.ca .
All course withdrawals must be recorded on HEC en ligne. Changes must be made before the “withdrawal with refund” deadline, to have the course removed from your course list. Thereafter, you may
still withdraw for a course until the “withdrawal without refund” deadline, but this will appear on
your Student Transcript and marked as AB (Withdrawn). Afterwards any withdrawal is impossible.
For any information please contact the MBA Administrative Office, room RJ.261, 514 340-6957,
[email protected]
Plagiarism
Buying a laptop
Be aware of plagiarism!
Check this list of operating system and software requirements for
your courses at www.hec.ca/virtuose .
In your assignments: using someone else’s work as your own, not
quoting your sources precisely, or submitting the same work for
two different courses without prior approval is Plagiarism. During
exams: using unauthorized material, communicating or cheating
is Plagiarism.
Plagiarism is considered a fraud and is severely punished. Sanctions
range from a Fail Mark (0) to expulsion from the School. Unlike
other countries where such behavior may not be reported, here
there is absolutely no tolerance. Be aware of the exam regulations
and the list of authorized calculators for use in exams by visiting
www.hec.ca/en/plagiarism/reglement.html
To know how to make proper quotes:
www.hec.ca/qualitecomm/caf/bibliography.pdf
Where to buy or get
information concerning
my laptop?
At the “COOP Informatique”
Côte-Sainte-Catherine Building:
RC.401
Future Shop : futureshop.ca
Dell : www.dell.ca
Best Buy : www.bestbuy.ca
Books and course notes
CoopHEC Bookstore
Côte-Sainte-Catherine Building:
RC.111
Decelles Building: room 2032
On the web:
www.coophec.com
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Other computer stores:
Getting a locker
For whom?
Two full-time students
share a locker in one of the
two buildings.
Where to photocopy
or print your documents?
By topping-up a $2 card
(10¢/page)
Photocopy rooms:
1st floor, yellow section.
2nd floor at the library.
How?
Register online at HEC en
ligne with both your
student IDs.
Where to buy second hand
books?
Check the ads on
www.hecaemba.org
or on the lockers.
Note: MBA students keep
the same locker for the
entire year.
When?
From the first day of the
term.
Do not forget to bring
your own padlock.
Academic resources
Myriam et J.-Robert Ouimet Library
The library is one of the world’s leading bilingual business libraries, on a par with those at Harvard, Stanford and MIT in terms of
total holdings and total periodicals received.
For more information and for its business hours, visit:
www.hec.ca/en/biblio
Need help with written French?
Contact the CAF (French Help Centre)
Office RJ.711
514 340-6791
[email protected]
www.hec.ca/qualitecomm/caf
Student services
Student Services offer a wide range of services designed to support you along your studies in HEC. You’ll find some financial aid,
scholarships, psychological counselling, and all the information
about student life.
Office: Decelles Building, 5.200 (5th floor)
www.hec.ca/en/current_student
[email protected]
Career Management Services
The Career Management Services’ goal is to assist HEC students
and graduates in their career choices. In order to do so, activities
and resources are available to help you in your job search and to
accede a job that matches your career goals. Career Management
Services are there to support you and your career as soon as you
set foot in HEC Montréal.
For more information, go to:
www.hec.ca/en/sgc
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getting settled
in Montreal
Finding an accommodation
The most popular method to find an apartment is by reading ads
(HEC en ligne, websites, billboards, newspapers) and by walking
on the streets (check for “à louer / for rent” signs in the windows).
Signing a lease contract is a definitive commitment in Québec,
which cannot be cancelled. Lease contracts generally have a oneyear duration. Before signing, attend the ISA team workshop
about housing an take a look at our guide:
www.hec.ca/en/current_student/practical_life/housing
Flat sharing
Sharing an apartment is very
popular in Montreal. Quebecers are used to sharing apartments. For you as an international student, it is the best
way to meet people and to save
on expenses that you would
have to pay all by yourself if
you lived alone.
Telecommunications
Why is flat sharing the best
option?
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•
•
•
To save expenses
To reduce the costs of utilities installation fees
Makes meeting people much
easier
It’s the most widely available
option
Sites Internet :
http://enligne.hec.ca
www.voir.ca
www.hour.ca
www.kijiji.ca
www.lespac.com
montreal.en.craigslist.ca
www.toutmontreal.com
Telephone and Internet
Bell Canada: www.bell.ca
Videotron: www.videotron.com
Other operators exist nevertheless these are the most used.
Mobile phones
GSM operators (compatible
with European networks):
Fido: www.fido.ca
Rogers www.rogers.com
CDMA operators (USA and
Canada only):
Terminology
Insurance
Studio (also called 1 ½ or 2 ½
depending on the size): 1 room,
kitchen and bathroom. Ideal if
you want to live alone, though
few of these are available in the
neighbourhood.
The rent usually includes the
cost for hot water, heating, electricity and sometimes telephone and Internet. The bathroom and the kitchen are shared
with the other roommates.
3½: 1 closed bedroom, living
room, kitchen and bathroom.
The most popular apartments.
Furnished: generally includes
a bathroom, a refrigerator, a
stove, a table and chairs, and
for each bedroom a bed and a
work desk. Bedding and dishes
are not included.
4½: 2 closed bedrooms, living
room, kitchen and bathroom.
5½: 3 closed bedrooms, living
room, kitchen and bathroom.
Room: generally furnished but
this needs to be confirmed.
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Equipped or semi-furnished:
come at least with a refrigerator and a stove.
Housing Insurance is not a
requirement, but is highly
recommended!
You can get a discount with
TD Meloche Monnex through
“Le Réseau HEC Montréal”
(alumni network). Otherwise,
almost any bank offers Housing
Insurance.
Telus: www.telusmobilite.com
Bell: www.bell.ca
Virgin: www.virginmobile.ca
Solo: www.solomobile.ca
Koodo: www.koodomobile.com
Electricity and gas
Opening an account:
Hydro-Québec (electricity):
www.hydroquebec.com
Gaz Métropolitain:
www.gazmetro.com
www.studyinmontreal.info
The reference website for international students!
Furnishing your place
New furniture
Second hand furniture
Home accessories
IKEA Montréal
9191, boul. Cavendish
Bus 202 from Métro
Du Collège, or Bus 100
from Métro Crémazie.
514 738-2167
Meubles usagés
637, rue Jarry Ouest
514 270-0275
Dollarama
A 1$ store; very convenient for
kitchen utensils.
Plaza Côte-des-Neiges
6700, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
IKEA Boucherville
586, rue de Touraine
Bus RTL 80 from Métro
Longueuil–U.-de-Sherbrooke.
450 449-6755
www.ikea.ca
Brault & Martineau
3782, boul. Côte-Vertu
Métro Côte-Vertu
514 335-9555
Brick
8701, boul. L’Acadie
514 381-1313
Entraide Montréal
3756, rue Masson
514 725-9192
Bric-A-Brac
9015, rue Meilleur
514 745-5425
Classified ads:
www.toutmontreal.com
www.kijiji.ca
www.lespac.com
Zellers
www.zellers.ca
Plaza Côte-des-Neiges
Canadian Tire
Where you’ll find a lot more
than just tires!
Plaza Côte-des-Neiges
Wal-Mart
www.walmart.ca
Money matters
Once in Montreal, you should
open an account and deposit
your money at a local bank for
your safety.
Here are some Canadian
Banking tips:
Compare services and fees
for student accounts.
Banks generally charge a
per transaction fee for
deposits, payments in
stores and withdrawals.
National Bank and
Desjardins have ATM—
Automated Banking
Machines on campus.
Always use your own bank’s
ATM whenever possible.
The other banks’ ATMs may
always be used but will be
very costly. (Only National
Bank and HSBC share their
ATM network.)
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•
•
•
avoid using private
• Always
ATMs found in stores, they
cost even more.
You will find most of the banks
on Côte-des-Neiges.
ATMs allow you to deposit
cash and checks.
Most deposits will be
blocked for 5 to 30 days—
check your bank for details.
Your bank’s website will
allow you to pay most bills
online.
There are fees for incoming International money
transfers.
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•
•
Required Documents:
Your passport and Study
Permit.
The HEC Acceptance Letter.
The name and address of
another person you know
here for reference.
Proof of your place of res­
i­dence (invoice or lease
contract).
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Consulate registration
One of the first things you should do when you get to Montreal is
to register with the Consulate office of your home country. Many
countries require by law that all of their expatriate citizens register their place of residence at all times. This is mostly for your
safety since in case of an emergency, your home authorities could
help you out.
List of Montreal Consulate Offices:
http://w01.international.gc.ca/Protocol-Protocole/
Consular-Consulats.aspx?lang=fra
MAIN BANK BRANCHES
National Bank
www.bnc.ca
5355, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
514 340-9550
Desjardins
www.desjardins.com
5480, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
514 735-1574
Banque Scotia
www.scotiabank.com
5180, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
514 739-5508
Banque de Montréal
www.bmo.com
5145, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
514 341-2240
Banque Royale
www.rbc.com
5700, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
514 340-3130
Debit or ATM Card: allows
you to make deposits and
withdrawals and pay for
purchases in stores (Interac).
Credit Card: used to “pay”
for your purchases on credit;
meaning that you are borrowing money often at a
high interest rate.
(Étudiants français :
la carte bleue
n’existe pas.)
HSBC
www.hsbc.ca
2001, av. McGill College
514 286-4583
CIBC
www.cibc.com
5501, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
514 342-4360
TD
www.tdcanadatrust.com
5900, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges
514 289-1488
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Additionnal health insurance cover
health care
Key points
benefit from health care
a minor illness, first
• Toin clinics
• For
and hospitals, you
consult a pharmacist! The
need to present your Québec
Medicare Card or the
school’s medical insurance
(SunLife).
pharmacists can advise you
quickly and redirect you
towards the services
adapted to your case.
have nothing to pay if you
present your Card. If you
have the school’s medical
insurance, you will have
to pay for the care you
received and make a claim
later on to SunLife for
a refund.
numerous care services.
To know more about them:
www.santemontreal.qc.ca/
En
you have the Québec
the Local Centers for
• IfMedicare
• CLSC:
Card, you should
Community Services offer
health care service of
• The
the University of Montréal
offers you a multitude of
services.
For more information:
www.cscp.umontreal.ca
health services
• InareCanada,
never offered at home.
Québec Medicare Card
Students from Denmark, Finland, France, Luxembourg,
Norway, Portugal and Sweden: you may be eligible for Québec
Medicare and therefore exempt from HEC health insurance plan.
When you present yourself to the RAMQ (Régie de l’assurance
maladie du Québec), ask for a “Certificate of admission to the
RAMQ”.
You are requested to bring a copy of this document to the HEC
Admission Office (Decelles Building, 5.120).
While at the RAMQ, also ask for a “Temporary coverage certificate”, which will be used as a proof of your coverage until your
card arrives by mail.
For more information about the services offered:
www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca
To know how to get your Medicare Card:
www.hec.ca/en/international_student/regular
/preparing_departure/health_insurance
Additional health insurance is not compulsory but may be necessary to cover services not paid by the RAMQ or the HEC Health
Insurance Plan (such as dental or eye-care services).
Health Insurance available in Québec:
Financière Manuvie (Réseau HEC):
www1.manulife.com:80/can/affinity/affinity.nsf/public/f_he
National Bank: www.bnc.ca
Student Guard Travel Insurance: www.studentguard.ca
La croix bleue du Québec: www.qc.croixbleue.ca/index.en.html
Étudiants français :
Vous pouvez bénéficier de l’accord entre HEC Montréal et la CFE
(Caisse des Français de l’Étranger de la Sécurité Sociale) si vous
avez moins de 30 ans. Pour plus d’informations, consultez votre
guide d’assurance maladie (http://www.hec.ca/etudiant_
etranger/regulier/preparer_depart/assurance_maladie/
guide_assurances_francais_web_aout2010final-1.pdf).
Students who are not eligible for Québec Medicare must enroll
in HEC health insurance plan. They have to pay the fees upon
their arrival in Montreal at the information desk of the Registrar’s
Office and thus get their health insurance card. This insurance
only covers for consultation, hospital fees and medication. It
does not cover fees for dental or vision care (glasses).
For more information on the coverage:
www.hec.ca/en/international_student international_
exchange/pre-arrival_guide/health_insurance/50658bke.pdf
To fill out a refund form:
http://www.hec.ca/en/international_student/regular/
preparing_departure/health_insurance/index.html
Supplementary insurance
Supplementary insurance is not required by HEC Montréal,
though it may prove useful or necessary for covering costs
not covered by the RAMQ or the HEC Montréal health
insurance plans, such as dental or vision care.
1-Dental insurance provided by your student association
The supplementary insurance offered by your student
association includes coverage for dental care expenses. The
insurance premium is automatically billed and added to your
tuition fees. For more information on the services covered by
this plan, please visit the “dental care” section of santeetudiante.com (available only in French). Please note that if you do
not wish to be covered by this insurance plan, it is possible to
withdraw before the end of the withdrawal period.
2-Private insurances: Financière Manuvie (Réseau HEC), La
croix bleue du Québec, SunLife,etc.
Free medical
advice:
811
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In case of an Emergency:
911
Ambulance/Police/Fire
(free from any phone)
3-For french students the agreement between HEC Montréal
and the CFE (Caisse des Français de l’Étranger de la Sécurité
Sociale): http://www.hec.ca/etudiant_etranger/regulier/
preparer_depart/assurance_maladie/guide_assurances_
francais_web_aout2010final-1.pdf
transportation
Public transit
On foot
For Montreal’s Bus and Métro
network information:
www.stm.info
To determine the best transit
route between two points:
Tous azimuts www.stm.info/
english/azimuts/a-index.htm
Make sure you have a ticket or
the exact fare (coins), the bus
drivers do not provide small
change!
for 120 minutes. You may enter
the Métro once but use as many
buses as required.
A ticket allows you to travel
one-way on the bus and Métro
(514 288-6287)
Single fare or ticket: $2.75
6-Ticket price: $12.00
(to be revised Jan 1st)
Bus Schedule by phone
(3 next buses)
514 AUTOBUS
OPUS transit card for students
For students under 26:
Available to full time students, aged 26 or less and residents of
Montreal.
This card allows you unlimited travel on the Métro and buses
with a monthly reduced fare CAM pass.
Getting your OPUS student card:
1. Print the form at
www.carteopus.info/en
2. Go the information desk
of the Registrar’s Office to
have it stamped.
(Decelles Building, 2nd floor)
3. At any time
to the SPEQ Photo studio
514 876-0125,
2020, rue University,
Métro McGill, with:
The signed and stamped
form
Proof of residency
in Montreal (bill with
your name and address
or your lease)
Montrealers are renowned jay walkers and often disobey traffic
signals… but if the police catches you, the fine varies from 15 to
$30 (plus administration fees). In Winter, you will discover the
advantages of the underground city that links many of the downtown Métro stations and shopping malls.
Proof of age with photo
(passport)
The exact fee of $13.50
The card will be mailed to you
in the following weeks.
For students over 26 years old
you can get your OPUS card at
any metro paying booth.
Monthly CAM passes:
Regular fare: $70
Students reduced fare: $38.75
By car
As a foreign student with a
Study Permit you are allowed
to drive here with a valid foreign driver’s licence provided
it is written in either French or
English. Otherwise you must
get an international license:
www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en
Taxis: Taking a cab is both
safe and inexpensive!
Taxi Coop: 514 725-9885
Taxi Diamond: 514 273-6331
CommunAuto: a car sharing
service (yearly membership
required, usage fee based on
the number of hours of your
reservation and the number
of km travelled). The service
has cars all over the city and
operates 24/7! Prices include
all expenses and gas! www.communauto.com/
index_ENG.html
Cycling
(to be revised Jan 1st)
Montreal is a wonderful city to
cycle with an extensive bike
path network. The rules of the
road apply to bikes and you
may receive fines for disobeying
them and get demerit points
added to your driving record.
How do I top up my OPUS
card with a monthly CAM
pass?
At the automated tellers found
in Métro stations.
The city offers public bike rentals called Bixi. For more information about it visit:
http://montreal.bixi.com/
home
For more information on cycling in Montreal (in French):
www.velo.qc.ca/fr/reseau.
php
For a map of the bike paths:
www.velo.qc.ca/documents/
reseau_mtl_mai08.pdf
Tip: you don’t have a proof of residency yet?
Go to the registrar counter (Decelles Building, 2nd floor), add
a Montreal address to your student file and ask for a
certificate of registration. This document will be accepted by
the STM as a proof of residency.
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Travelling
Car rentals
Trains
Impossible under 21 years of
age, and by paying a daily surcharge if you aren’t 25. A credit
card and a driver’s licence with
over 1 year of experience. Beware
of the daily insurance rates or
price per km travelled.
The train network is not as well
developed as in Europe and
much slower. Montreal-New
York is 11 hours by train but
only 7 hours by car. Nevertheless it may be an interesting
option (e.g. Winter conditions).
VIA Rail offers service within
Canada while AmTrak operates out of Montreal to the
USA. Students with an ISIC
card get rebates of up to 35%.
Safety tip: In Winter, before
you leave check the road conditions at: 514 873-4121 (November 1st to April 19th).
Car pooling
Allo-stop: Long distance car
sharing service. Economical
and green. www.allostop.com
514 985-3032
Inter city buses
In North America, forget trains,
buses offer a lot more flexibility! Many companies offer daily
service within Canada and to
the USA.
The bus terminal is at Métro
Berri-UQAM and is the departure and arrival point for most
lines.
Autobus Voyageur
1-800-661-8747
Greyhound
www.greyhound.ca
Orleans Express
www.orleansexpress.com
Gray Line
www.grayline.ca
Autocars Adirondack
Métro LongueuilUniversité-de-Sherbrooke
514 670-3422
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VIA RAIL
Central Train Station
Métro Bonaventure
514 989-2626
www.viarail.ca
Planes
Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) Airport
is accessible by taxi, STM bus
and with the Aérobus shuttle
(leaving from Berri-UQAM).
Travelling tips
The border with the USA is
about 1 hour by car.
Travel insurance
For a few hours or a few days,
never cross the US border without sufficient travel health
insurance because even a mild
health issue may cost you thousands of dollars.
Croix bleue du Québec:
www.qc.croixbleue.ca/index.
en.html
Travel Cuts Insurance:
www.travelcuts.com
Visa
You might need a visa to cross
the US border. Don’t forget to
ask about the regulations applying to your nationality. Be careful: a visa may take weeks to be
issued!
adapting to
a new culture
Things to know
Taxes are not included in prices.
You will quickly learn to mentally add 12.875% to prices you
see.
Tips is not included in a restaurant or bar bill and in a taxi.
You are expected to leave 15%
of the total cost before taxes (a
bit more or a bit less depending
on your satisfaction with the
service).
The legal drinking age in
Québec is 18 and is required to
get into bars, night clubs and
to drink or purchase alcohol.
Drinking alcohol on the streets
is prohibited in Canada ($140
fine).
Smoking is prohibited in
all public places (Métro, bars,
restaurants, university) and
outside within 9 metres of
any public building entrance,
including HEC! ($80 fine)
It is customary to remove your
shoes when entering someone’s home.
Shaking hands and a kiss on
the cheeks are not universal
when meeting people and will
vary depending on the people
you meet.
Punctuality is important to
Canadians. Being more than 5
minutes late is not acceptable.
In spoken French, the use of
the informal “tu” is widespread between students and
teachers, between clients and
store clerks, and at work. Using
the more formal “vous” formulation might make some
people feel uncomfortable.
Negotiating and reaching a
consensus are natural reflexes
for Quebecers. They will do anything to avoid open conflicts
and head-to-head debates. They
are very tolerant and openminded, but heated debates
may hurt them profoundly.
Everything is larger in North
America! This applies as well to
the distance you must keep
with people when greeting
them, when speaking or in a
service queue. Otherwise, they
will feel you are invading their
personal space.
Equity rules most social interactions. In bars and restaurants, each person pays his/
her share. At a private party,
each person brings beer and/
or some food, as Quebecers
don’t like to feel they owe you
one.
Individuals are at the core of
Québec and North American
society. Caring for one’s interest and personal needs comes
before his family’s. Each person is free and has the responsibility to rule his/her life and
follow his/her dreams.
Diversity is a prime value. All
cultures and religions are
present in Montreal, and all
communities are respected.
Homosexuality is very well
accepted.
Canadians dislike useless small
talk, they go straight to the
point, and express themselves
in a concise and direct manner.
Men and Women in Québec
are very direct when cruising.
Women can make the first
move.
Weight &
Measurements
Canada uses the metric
system, but old AngloSaxon habits remain.
Therefore, one’s height is
given in feet and inches,
and someone’s weight
(and for some merchandise) are given in pounds.
Someone is considered
“tall” if he’s more than 6
foot tall.
(1 foot = 12 inches)
1 foot =0,3 m
1 inch =2,54 cm
1 pound=0,454 kg
1 gallon =4,55 L
1 cm =0,39 inch
1m
=3,3 foot
1 kg
=2,2 pound
1 L
=0,22 gallon
Equality between the sexes is
at the core of the Quebecers’
value system.
Remember:
a smile is International!
Winter in Montreal
You may be scared of Montreal Winters when you think of the
record -37.8°C registered on January 15th 1957, or that 1,02 metre
of snow fell on March 4th 1971. In fact, Winter is a magical and
fun season!
To learn all of the secrets of a Québec Winter, how to dress, how
to protect yourself and how to enjoy a fantastic Winter: don’t
miss our “How to survive Winter in Québec” workshop.
Consult our calendar for details: www.hec.ca/en/international_
student/regular/activities.html
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Cultural shock
Coming to a foreign country, with a different culture, another language and way of life can be very unsettling.
Normally, the first weeks are an exciting period of exploration
where everything is new and wonderful. But after that routine
settles in, you may experience more difficult periods. Be aware of
some symptoms of culture shock. Some students may feel lonely,
sad or depressed. Others feel greatly frustrated and anything
Québécois will upset them. For some, this will cause physical
symptoms such as tummy or headaches, fatigue, difficulty sleeping or concentrating. These reactions are natural and most foreign students go through them. Adapting to a new Country when
you are far from family and friends can be particularly stressful:
you must learn new ways of doing things, of communicating and
studying. The best way to fight culture shock is to make efforts to
meet people, to make new friends: in class, in your work teams,
associations or sport activities… It is up to you to take the first
step and say “hello!”. Intercultural meetings are very enriching
and will allow you to learn much about yourself and your own
identity.
If you are having issues with your integration, do not hesitate to
come see us at the ISA! We understand how difficult this might be
difficult for foreign students and we can help you find solutions
to this in a confidential manner.
HEC MBA student association (AEMBA)
The MBA student association is very active in the School and
organizes plenty of activities.
For more information: www.hecaemba.org
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Leisure
Montreal in brief
residents on
• 1.8themillion
Island of Montreal,
3.6 million in the greater
metropolitan area
• 35 languages spoken
• 4 universities
warmest recorded
• The
temperature: 37.6°C on
August 1st 1975
10 million tourists
• Over
each year
30 km of under• RÉSO:
ground tunnels, the largest
underground city in the
world!
tallest building in
• The
Montreal: le 1000 de la
Gauchetière Ouest, 205m!
restaurants and
• 5,500
over 200 bars!
Walking tours
professional sports team:
• 3-Hockey:
Les Canadiens de Montréal
www.canadiens.com
-North American Football:
Les Alouettes
www.montrealalouettes.
com
-Soccer:
L’Impact
www.montrealimpact.
com
Official Portal
of the City of Montreal
http://ville.montreal.qc.ca
for practical information
about your neighbourhood,
call 311
A bit of culture
La Grande Bibliothèque
Québec’s national library and
archives.
www.banq.qc.ca
Métro Berri-UQAM, Berri corner De Maisonneuve.
Montreal Science Centre
www.montrealsciencecentre.
com
Quays of the Old Port
of Montreal
Métro Champ-de-Mars • Place
d’Armes • Square-Victoria. A
great place to walk, cycle or
skate in summer and ice-skate
in Winter or just simply to stroll
along the Quays:
www.quaysoftheoldport.com
Parc Jean Drapeau
Two man-made islands created for Expo 67, now the home
of Parc Jean-Drapeau, with its
aquatic center, the Biosphère,
the Montreal Casino, the amusement park La Ronde and the
beach on Notre-Dame island.
514 872-6120
Métro Jean-Drapeau
www.parcjeandrapeau.com
The Quartier latin
The Quartier latin is situated
at the heart of the city of
Montreal, at the junction of
three neighbourhoods: downtown, Old-Montreal and Le
Plateau Mont-Royal. Its core
is on rue Saint-Denis between
De Maisonneuve and Ontario.
www.quartierlatin.ca
Montreal’s Botanical Garden
4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
514 872-1400
Métro Pie-IX
Allow yourself to be amazed by
blossoms, perfumes and colors
from around the world!
www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/
jardin/jardin.htm
Lachine Canal
This historical navigation
and transportation canal has
become a magical place turned
into a park with bike paths.
514 872-2673
Environment Canada
Biosphère
www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca
Montreal Contemporary Art
Museum
www.macm.org
Montreal Fine Arts Museum
www.mbam.qc.ca
Montreal Biodôme
www.biodome.qc.ca
Canadian Centre
for Architecture
www.cca.qc.ca
To learn about upcoming
events and festivals:
www.tourisme-montreal.
org/What-To-Do/
Events
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Fall outings
Winter outings
Let’s go pick apples!
Fall colours!
Let’s go play outside!
Our favorites
Discover the fall pleasures
by experiencing a typically
Quebecer activity!
La magie de la pomme
925, ch. de la Fresnière
Saint-Eustache, QC
450 623-0062
Quelques Arpents de Fruits
423, rang Saint-Antoine
Laval, QC
450 627-7518
Verger de la Montagne
Mont-Saint-Grégoire
118, ch. du Sous-Bois
Mont-Saint-Grégoire, QC
450 460-2858
Jude-Pommes enr.
223, rang Sainte-Sophie
Oka, QC
450 479-6080
Québec is famous all over the
world for its amazing landscapes coloured by autumn
leaves. Why not take advantage of Nature’s fall spectacle
to discover the areas around
Montreal, for example:
Mont-Tremblant
www.tremblant.ca
Mont-Orford
www.orford.com
Discover the Winter pleasures!
- Ice fishing
- Dog sledding
- Winter camping
- Skidoo
www.bonjourquebec.com
The magic of lanterns
The Chinese Garden of the
Botanical Garden is each
autumn decorated with hundreds of traditional lanterns,
creating a magic atmosphere
at night. (student fare $10,
with Carte Accès Montréal $6)
Summer outings
Get musical with:
Le festival international de
Jazz de Montréal:
www.montrealjazzfest.com/
default-en.aspx
Les Francofolies de
Montréal:
www.francofolies.com/
Francos2009/programmation/grille_en.aspx?
Le Festival des Nuits
d’Afrique:
http://www.festivalnuits
dafrique.com/index_en.php?
Have fun at:
Festival Juste pour rire:
www.hahaha.com/en/
L’International des feux de
Loto-Québec
www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com/en/
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Tube sliding
www.golfmatha.com
Ice skating
More than 150 skating rinks:
- www.quaysoftheoldport.
com/en
- In your city:
http://ville.montreal.qc.ca
- Indoors:
1000 de la Gauchetière
www.le1000.com
Ice hôtel
www.icehotel-canada.com
www.bardhiver.com
The festivals
Carnaval de Québec
www.carnaval.qc.ca
Montreal highlights
www.montrealenlumiere.com
IglooFest
www.igloofest.ca
La Ronde
www.laronde.com/
larondeen/
Beaches near Montréal:
Plage municipale St-Zotique,
Parc régional de SaintTimothée, Parc-nature du Cap- I love discounts
Saint-Jacques, Parc National
d’Oka
ISIC card (International Student Identity Card). Valid worldwide,
Mondial de la bière:
it is also the only card accepted by VIA Rail to get a student rebate
http://festivalmondialbiere.
on train tickets. You can also need it to get student fare at Travel
qc.ca/en/
Cuts/Voyages Campus. To get an ISIC card: Voyages Campus,
5150, av. Decelles, 514 735-8794.
Festivalissimo:
www.festivalissimo.ca/en//
SPC card (Student Price Card). Gives you discounts in many
Fantasia:
http://www.fantasiafestival.
com/pre2010/en/
partner clothing and shoe shops, restaurants and cafés. Fee: $8.50
www.spccard.ca
Carte Accès Montréal. Gives rebates on many activities of
Montreal City: museums, cinema, theatre, swimming pool, sports,
botanical garden… Fee: $7 ($13 for 2 people living at the same
address, $18 for 3). http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/cam
Discover the underground city of Montreal!
Sports
CEPSUM, the sports center of
the Université de Montréal:
Court reservation, training
room, courses and much more!
All full-time students are automatically members and have
free access to most facilities.
Check out the details at:
www.sports.umontreal.ca
Ski station
Mont-Orford
www.orford.com
Mont-Tremblant
www.tremblant.ca
Mont Bromont
www.skibromont.com
The Vida committee from
the ISN HEC Montréal student
association welcomes sports
and outdoors enthusiasts.
Bougex lists all outdoor, sports
and adventure activities ou
can do in groups:
www.bougex.com
Centre Eaton, 705, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest,
Métro McGill.
Place Montréal Trust, 1500, av. McGill College,
Métro Peel.
Promenades de la cathédrale,
625, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest,
Métro McGill.
food
Good deals
Places to go
Fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, meat and spices from all 5 continents, or cheese from the old country, bio products or good
pâtisserie… Think of the many public markets around Montreal
Where you can get a wide range of products from everywhere at
reasonable prices!
www.marchespublics-mtl.com
For a drink...
Marché Jean-Talon: 7070, rue Henri-Julien, south of Jean-Talon.
Métro Jean-Talon.
Le Sainte-Elizabeth, the most beautiful terrace in Montreal,
1412, rue Sainte-Élizabeth, 514 286-4302.
Marché Atwater: 138, av. Atwater, south of Notre-Dame.
Métro Lionel-Groulx.
Dieu du Ciel, the best beers in town, 29, av. Laurier Ouest,
514 490-9555.
Marché Maisonneuve: 4445, rue Ontario Est, between Pie-IX &
Viau. Métro Pie IX or Métro Viau.
Bière et compagnie, Popular Resto-bar with a wide selection
of beers, 4350, rue Saint-Denis, 514 844-0394. Métro Mont-Royal.
Little Italy: Montreal’s most populous minority will be pleased to
welcome you with a “Buon giorno”! On Saint-Laurent between
Saint-Zotique & Jean-Talon. Métro De Castelnau & Beaubien.
or local cuisine...
Chinatown: Many shops, restaurants and specialty stores.
Métro Place-des-Arts.
Bily Kun, popular bar on the plateau,
354, av. Mont-Royal Est, 514 845-5392.
Le Cheval Blanc, the first micro-brasserie in Montreal,
809, rue Ontario Est, 514 522-0211.
Maison du bagel, THE best bagels in North America!
74, av. Fairmount Ouest.
La Paryse, more than just a burger and some fries…
302, rue Ontario Est, 514 842-2040.
Patati Patata, poutine hamburger, fish & chips…
4177, boul. Saint-Laurent, 514 844-0216.
Le Bilboquet, the best home-made ice-cream in Montreal
1311, av. Bernard Ouest, 514 276-0414.
Food stores
The main chains to look for
are: Metro, IGA, Loblaws
and Provigo.
Dépanneur: Small neighbourhood store where you
can buy food, newspapers,
beer, tobacco, calling cards,
and other necessities.
The “lunch”: a budget issue!
Taking time to prepare a lunch at home to eat at school is
the most economical and often the healthiest and yummiest
option for $4 to $5.
A meal at the Cafeteria: $7
A meal at a restaurant: $15 without beverage.
The client is King!
In a restaurant, you may
send back a drink or plate
you taste and dislike.
If you can’t eat it all, you
can simply ask to bring
back the leftovers in a
“doggy bag”.
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nightlife
Going out for a drink or dancing
Rue Crescent: many bars and clubs, mainly English speaking.
Le Pierrot et Les Deux Pierrots, an ideal place to sample the
Quebecer music scene, 114, rue Saint-Paul Est, 514 861-1270.
Rouge, Prince-Arthur corner Saint-Laurent.
Salon Daomé, 141, av. Mont-Royal Est, 514 282-8777.
Le Village (Gay Area): many bars and clubs, Métro Beaudry.
Cinema
Theatre
To get all of the movie theatres and movies playing:
www.cinemamontreal.com
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde,
175, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, 514 842-2112.
www.tnm.qc.ca
Ciné-Outremont. The movie buff meeting place! Each Monday
at 19:30. 1248, av. Bernard, 514 495-9944.
The Cinémathèque québécoise is a modern institution. Its mission is to preserve, document and promote national and international film and television heritage.
AMC Forum 22, 2313, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, 514 904-1250.
Cinéplex ($5 on Tuesdays):
-Quartier Latin, 350, rue Émery near Saint-Denis, 514 849-4422.
-Banque Scotia, 977, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal,
514 842-5828.
Espace Go, 4980, boul. Saint-Laurent, 514 845-4890.
www.espacego.com
Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui, 3900, rue Saint-Denis, 514 282-3900.
www.theatredaujourdhui.qc.ca
Théâtre du Rideau Vert, 4664, rue Saint-Denis, 514 845-0267.
www.rideauvert.qc.ca
Théâtre La Licorne, 4559, av. Papineau, 514 523-2246.
www.theatrelalicorne.com
Théâtre de Quat’Sous, 100, av. Des Pins Est, 514 845-727.
www.quatsous.com
Centaur Theatre, 453, rue Saint-François-Xavier, Old Montreal,
514 288-3161. www.centaurtheatre.com
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working and living
in Canada
Working on campus
Working after you graduate
To work on campus, it’s easy! No need for a work permit. You
may apply for jobs at HEC Montréal, Université de Montréal or
Polytechnique!
You may ask for a post-graduate work permit and remain here
for another 12 months!
A specific session about working in Canada will be organized for
MBA students in spring of each year.
For more information on the post-diploma work permit consult
this link: http://www.hec.ca/en/international_student/
regular/montreal_life/work/working_after_graduation.html
Working off campus
To work off-campus, you must get an off-campus work permit,
pay the $150 fee and meet the requirements:
full-time for a period of 6 months (e.g. If you
• tohavehavebegunstudied
classes Sept. 1st 2009, you are eligible as of March 1st
2010);
respect HEC Montréal criteria ( full time student with a suf• toficient
GPA—grade average).
Settling in Canada
Are you thinking of staying in Canada after your studies?
Watch your emails for the exact date of the permanent residency
information session given by Immigration Québec in November.
For the detailed information on working in Canada,
the various types of permits and procedures:
http://www.hec.ca/en/international_student/regular/
montreal_life/work/working_after_graduation.html
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Access map
exit autoroute Décarie
exit rue Jean-Talon
Towards Mont-Royal Sainte-Justine
train station
Hospital
P
Jean-de-Brébeuf
College
Métro
CôteSainteCatherine
Towards
Place-des-Arts
Place-d’Armes
Champ-de-Mars
Métro stations
119 Towards
Outremont
and Town of
Mont-Royal
Côte-Sainte-Catherine Building
3000, chemin de la
Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Towards Laurier
Métro station
Métro
Édouard-Montpetit
P
Université de Montréal’s
Campus
Decelles Building
5255, avenue
Towards Snowdon
Decelles
Métro station
exit chemin Queen-Mary
Legend
Distance is longer
than it appears
Foot path between
the two buildings
Towards
downtown Montreal
100%
100%
HEC Montréal cares about the environment and
endeavours to use 100% recycled paper made in
Québec in compliance with recognized environmental standards.
HEC Montréal – Sustainable Campus is a movement that mobilizes the entire university community around three main themes: teaching, research
and the living environment.
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