How To Submit

Students of the programs of English as a Second Language (Majeure en anglais et culture anglophone, Certificat en anglais, Programme court et Concentration en anglais) are welcomed to share their stories, their experiences, their thoughts on subject about Culture, Language, Identity and Community.


Topic examples:
  • My own story (Why I am here; why I am at UQAM; How I got here; Where I am now.)
  • Adjusting to a new/different life in Quebec
  • Using or learning a 2nd, 3rd, 4th language
  • Canadian/Quebec society and culture
  • Culture shock
  • LGBTQ culture/Immigrating here as a LGBTQ person
  • French-English rivalries
  • Learning English in a French environment
  • Diversity, culture, differences
  • Being an insider/outsider
  • My advice to: the struggling student, the newcomer, the single parent...?
  • Unexpected successes/challenges
  • My creative side
  • My goals 
We accept:
  • Stories
  • Literacy creations
  • Artistic creations
  • Motivating texts (ted talks)
  • Thoughts
  • Poetry
  • and more.
Maximum length: 750 words

Please submit including your name, permanent code and program, at:

 theclicproject@uqam.ca

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