by Hayley | Jan 9, 2020 | Roommates, Student Life, Student Tips
Finding off-campus housing for the first time can seem daunting. It can sometimes be difficult to find a living space that fits all of your needs. Here are some tips that can make finding a new place a little easier. Pre-search Questions Before beginning your housing...
by Hayley | Sep 23, 2019 | First year, Roommates, Stress, Student Life, Student Tips
Your first year of post secondary school can definitely be a rollercoaster. Meeting new people, joining clubs, experiencing a different way of learning, and living on your own for the first time. There are many lessons to be learned throughout your time in college,...
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 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 | Jun 4, 2019 | Back to School, Roommates, Self-care, Student Tips
Getting your first off-campus place is exciting and nerve-racking. Most of us have only lived in residence and with our family. Millions of questions hounded me before I moved into my first new place. How am I going to feed myself? How am I going to keep the place...
by Benjamin | Feb 7, 2019 | Roommates, Student Life
As I sit in my house working this evening, the wonderful smell of a roasting chicken fills my nose; it’s tantalizing and delicious and I know it’s going to be a good dinner. The best part is that I don’t have to eat this wonderful dinner alone, I get to eat it...