McMaster Archive

June 13, 2019

“It’s okay to fail,” Science grad reflects on the lessons he’s learned by embracing his failures

iSCI graduate Connor MacLean is an exceptional student who during his undergrad, struggled with feelings of failure, self-doubt and depression that, at times, overwhelmed him. Now he wants other students to know that it’s ok to fail and it's okay to not be okay.

June 13, 2019

“My undergraduate experience has taught me there’s always a way through”

A citizen of Bangladesh who grew up in Saudi Arabia, Science graduate Rayan Rahman has faced many challenges. He battled homesickness, financial hardship and culture shock, but through hard work and determination, has succeeded in carving out a unique path of his own.