by Hayley | Sep 16, 2019 | Back to School, First year, Residence, Roommates, Student Tips
Moving in with roommates for the first time and not sure what to expect? Adjusting to living with roommates for the first time can definitely be difficult, but here’s what I have found most effective in creating a functional household out of my living situations. Set...
by Alex | Sep 7, 2019 | Back to School, First year
We are in that phase of getting organized for our school year. Whether it be school or housing related, many fall into the trap of buying too much stuff. However, there are a few things that are absolutely essential and not to be missed. Don’t worry about...
by Tracy | Sep 3, 2019 | Back to School, Just for Fun
The tension just builds the whole week before, you feel your heart pound, can’t take it anymore. You just need to conquer this one simple day, and once it is over, you can be on your way. It is soon, for your school term, the day of the first, and in every nightmare...
by Tracy | Aug 27, 2019 | Back to School, Residence, Roommates
Everyone loves to give advice to students starting post secondary. However, often the tips are vague and unhelpful. Being told to “step out of your comfort zone!” or “be yourself” may just create more uncertainty. If you are an extrovert who is mostly excited about...
by Alex | Aug 23, 2019 | Back to School, Student Life, Student Tips
The start of the school year is on the horizon and possibly has already arrived for some of us. A new school year means a fresh start and the opportunity for many of us to establish new habits. Think of it as an opportunity to create new year’s resolutions for...
by Alex | Aug 17, 2019 | Money, Student Life, Travel
Taking a year off before university aka a “gap year” is becoming a more common thing to do in many countries. Even at Ivy league schools like MIT, deferral rates have doubled. What students do over gap years is variable: some travel, work, or pursue other passions...
