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When to Start Looking for Student Housing in Montreal

When do I start looking for student housing in Montréal? It’s one of the most important questions you’ll ask before moving to the city—and it can completely shape your experience. Leave it too late, and you’re dealing with limited options, higher prices, and unnecessary stress. Start early, and you get better locations, better pricing, and […]

Should You Live Near Campus or Commute? A Breakdown for Students

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 […]

To My Roommates – I Think I Miss You.

“How Was Your Day?” Since graduating, I’ve moved into my own place. Just me. This feels like the phase where I’m supposed to feel grown. Like my life has direction, purpose, momentum. And I do feel that — at least in the rare moments when the imposter syndrome fades. On paper, this is what moving […]

How to ACTUALLY Make Friends in University

Friends eating food and laughing

Welcome to the era of new people, awkward introductions, and figuring out who your people are. If you’re nervous about making friends—or just want to avoid being stuck with no one to sit next to in class — this one’s for you.