The Off-Campus Chronicles
These are the
How do you navigate living with housemates?
Queen's student - Jul 30, 2024
Living with housemates can be both challenging and rewarding.
What advice would you give to your past self
Queen's student - Jun 11, 2024
Embarking on the journey of living off-campus while attending university is an exciting transition that offers a mix of independence, responsibility, and the opportunity to delve into the local community.
Off-Campus Living
Queen's student - May 07, 2024
I spent four years at Queen’s as an undergraduate student, so when I was navigating the transition to graduate school, I felt confident that I knew enough about Queen’s, the Kingston housing market, and my personal living preferences and that the transition to off-campus living a
Decisions, Decisions: Picking A University
Queen's student - Oct 31, 2023
Queen’s University wasn’t always my top university of choice, nor was the program that I’m currently in.
What are some life hacks you've discovered while living off-campus?
Queen's student - Oct 11, 2023
One tip that is extremely useful when living off-campus is to plan your meals for the week at the beginning of the week.
4 Tips About Living Off-Campus
Queen's student - Oct 03, 2023
Off-campus living can be extremely hard to find in Kingston, especially when you’re considering multiple factors such as location i.e. (proximity to campus, entertainment, and grocery stores), pricing, number of housemates required, number of bathrooms, additional amenities, sec
A Simple But True Phrase
Queen's student - Sep 19, 2023
“Everything will work out” are the four words that I wish I could give to my past self when I first began my post-secondary education at Queen’s.
Great Mates
Queen's student - Aug 31, 2023
When I came to Queen’s University, the housing process seemed to work out okay!
Walking on Eggshells
Queen's student - Aug 24, 2023
I went to a rural high school, and I had never heard of Queen’s until September of Grade 12.
Success
Queen's student - Aug 17, 2023
In my second year at Queens, I rented a house with a group of 4 second-year Queens’ girls.
An Ode to My Former Housemate’s Risotto
Queen's student - Aug 09, 2023
Navigating living off-campus was daunting at first, even without factoring in moving countries and the height of the pandemic.
Living Off-Campus
Queen's student - Aug 03, 2023
When transitioning from high school to Queen's University, it's important to remember that your independence will play a major role in your off-campus living experience.