Palay Blog

How to live in a small apartment is something almost every university student learns quickly after moving out for the first time. If you asked your ten-year-old self what your first apartment would look like, chances are the reality would be very different—and that’s okay. Your first university apartment is rarely large. In fact, smaller […]

The psychology of feeling at home explains why certain spaces instantly feel comfortable while others remain unfamiliar. “Homebody.”“There’s no place like home.”“Homesick.”“This feels like home.” Most of us can recognize when a place feels like home—but identifying that feeling is more complex than it seems. Psychologists have found that our sense of home is shaped […]

Looking for something to do this weekend? If you’re living near campus in Montréal — especially in student-focused housing like Palay — you get more than proximity to class. You get a city full of things to actually do between lectures: cultural spots, outdoor hangouts, creative experiences, and study breaks that feel like a reward. […]

At some point in your university career, you will face the question:Do I live near campus — or do I commute? Both options have advantages. Both have trade-offs. And the right choice depends on what you value most during these few years that move faster than you think. If you are weighing the decision, here […]