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Anisha's typical breakfast, Anisha, and her dorm message board.

What is living in residence REALLY like?

Posted on: August 4, 2022 Last updated on: August 10, 2022 Written by: anisha Comments: 0
I lived at the Morrison Hall residence (in University College) during my first-year of university. I loved every minute of it, malfunctioning washing machines and all. Here’s a short recap of what it was like to live in residence!
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Decorated room in residence

Living in Residence as an Upper Year: What You Need to Know

Posted on: March 23, 2022 Last updated on: March 23, 2022 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
If you’re an international student or a student that requires accommodation for the academic year, you may be considering your housing options for next fall. And if you’ve lived in residence this year, you may consider re-applying for next year.…
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5 Decorating Ideas To Make Your Room Look AND Smell Better

Posted on: September 12, 2019 Last updated on: September 11, 2019 Written by: Olive Comments: 2
Hello everyone! I’m back this week with some more decorating hacks and DIYs that are great for making your dorm room feel more like home. Here are five fun decorating tips I love: 1. Paper wall. (Some book lovers may…
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A view of a bedroom window and desk.

Staying Healthy While Living on Residence

Posted on: August 19, 2019 Last updated on: August 15, 2019 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
Living on residence is unlike any other experience I’ve had— you’re surrounded by people at all times, you’re likely eating from a dining hall, and you’re dealing with lots of school work on top of that. In first year university,…
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How Living Off-Campus Changed the Game For Me

Posted on: July 8, 2019 Last updated on: July 4, 2019 Written by: Talia Comments: 0
After one year of living in residence at Victoria College, I moved into an apartment for my second year of university. Though finding a place was challenging, living off-campus was the best thing I could have done. It changed the…
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Me sitting in the common room.

The Roar of Residence Life

Posted on: July 4, 2019 Last updated on: July 3, 2019 Written by: Olive Comments: 0
Moving away from home can be a big change. I lived in residence for two years, and for me, it felt a lot like sleep-away camp. It was super fun and there were always lots of people around. The experience…
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3d words of "For Rent"

My Thoughts While Securing Off-Campus Housing: A Timeline

Posted on: March 7, 2019 Last updated on: March 7, 2019 Written by: Joanna Comments: 0
Rent, utilities, location, shower water pressure?  These things are all factors to consider in the realm of renting apartments. As first year wraps up and comes to a close, many of us first-year dorm dwellers are starting to think about…
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A photo of a waffle on top of a dining hall table.

Dining Hall Hacks

Posted on: November 1, 2017 Last updated on: February 13, 2018 Written by: Emi Comments: 0
 The words “cafeteria food” conjure up images of french fries and ketchup as "veggies," and freezer-burned pizza as a food group. However, with ample on-campus dining options available, U of T students do not have to fall victim to the…
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How to Get Along With a Roommate

Posted on: June 29, 2017 Last updated on: June 29, 2017 Written by: Ashlyr Comments: 2
As an international student myself being far from home is hard, but when you have to live with a someone new for 8 months... now that's just the icing on the cake. There are a lot mixed feelings about living…
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On Moving Away from Home

Posted on: August 20, 2015 Last updated on: September 1, 2015 Written by: taryn Comments: 0
I spent this past weekend moving into my new apartment, and doing so brought up a lot of memories of the move I made last year from home to residence. For those of you living in residence next year, move…
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