Exam Tips I Wish I Knew
It’s exam season again. Something we all know is coming—yet somehow, every year, we still feel unprepared. It’s not even that exams are always that hard. Sometimes, you’re just making them harder on yourself. After four years of figuring out what actually works (and what really doesn’t), these are the exam study tips I kept […]
Moving to Montreal as a Student: 5 Things to Know
So—you’re officially becoming a Montrealer.You’ve got your acceptance, and you’re this close to booking the U-Haul. Before you do that, there are a few things you should know—about the city, the move, and what student life actually looks like once you get here. Don’t worry, I got you. Consider this your unofficial first-year guide to […]
The True Cost of Renting for Students
When students start looking at rent prices, it’s easy to get the sense of:that’s not too expensive. But renting an apartment is more than just the base rent. Hidden costs can quickly turn I can afford this into what have I done before midterms start. For most students, renting an apartment is their first […]
What Is Purpose Built Student Housing and Why It’s Better
Purpose built student housing might sound like an obvious concept—housing for students—but it goes far beyond that.These spaces are designed specifically for student life, starting from the earliest planning stages through to move-in day. Let’s break down three keys to Purpose Built Student Housing: 1. The Main Types of Student Housing (and what’s overlook) Residence […]
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 […]
How To Maximize Your Space: Student Edition
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 […]
Things to Do In Mtl: Student Edition
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. […]
Why You Should Have Roommates In University
There’s this idea that living alone in university is the end goal.That once you get your own space, your own routine, your own quiet — you’ve made it. But if you’ve ever lived in student accommodations, especially in a shared apartment space like Palay or University Apartments, you know that’s not really the full picture. […]
How to Balance College Without Losing Your Mind
This time in your life isn’t just about nose-in-a-book or bottoms-up at the bar. It’s about both. And honestly? Montreal is the perfect place to figure that out
How to ACTUALLY Make Friends in University
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.