What if I’m not an activist? How political is Rad Frosh?
While Radical Frosh might seem all about the politics, there’s really so much more to it. If you’ve never thought much about activism, rest assured that you’ll be meeting people in the same position as you. All our activities are meant to be an introduction to politics at McGill and in this great city of yours, so you won’t be overwhelmed. And if you still aren’t into the politics, you’ll nevertheless enjoy the tam-tam visit, the loft parties, the concert, and so much more! So in short, there is something for everyone in Radical Frosh, and you can count on making some awesome, interesting friends.
How accessible is Radical Frosh for folks of different abilities or needs?
We at QPIRG and in Radical Frosh operate on anti-oppression principles, and we prioritize organizing events that will accessible to the largest number of people. All the activities in the Shatner building and around McGill are wheelchair accessible. For activities off campus, please contact QPIRG.
If you have serious allergies, please let us know. Participants should not bring any trail mix or nuts to Radical Frosh. We will also encourage folks not to wear perfume or scented products.
The SSMU also has a good childcare program. If you need childcare, let us know asap so that we can arrange it.
We strive to make Rad Frosh as fun and inviting a weekend of events as we can, and it is important to us that all participants feel welcome. Racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any other oppressive behaviour will be taken very seriously and addressed by our facilitators and/or Rad Frosh coordinators.
What if I can’t afford the $60 registration fee?
We do offer a limited number of bursaries for participants who can’t pay the whole price. To see if you are eligible, contact us ASAP. Bursaries can cover the whole amount, or parts of it.
Radical Frosh looks great, but I’m not getting into Montreal until September! What can I do?
Yes, we do take late registration. If you miss registration, contact QPIRG at 514-398-7432.
By the way, what is this QPIRG thingy?
QPIRG stands for the Quebec Public Interest Research Group. QPIRG-McGill is a volunteer-driven, non-profit student organization working on social justice and environmental issues. We work as a base for student and community activism; making links between students and the greater Montreal community. Recognizing the links between various forms of struggle and oppression, we seek to work together in an inclusive non-hierarchical, non-oppressive manner. We are part of a network of PIRGs – 18 in Canada and over 200 in the United States.
