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Housing and Accommodation

Four pieces of advice for first-time student renters

By Bianca McKeown and Olivia Grandy, Carleton University B.J.’25 So you’ve decided to rent for the first time, what’s next? Before viewing a house with friends and signing a lease there’s a few things you
Housing and Accommodation

Off-campus housing guide for university students

By Bianca McKeown and Olivia Grandy, Carleton University B.J.’25 So, you didn’t get into residence. What are your housing options now? After the first year of university, many students choose to live off campus. For off
Housing and Accommodation

Yes, People Pay for Water and Other Tips for First-Time Renters

by Evan Bryant, Carleton University, BJ 2025 Renting an apartment or house for the first time at university makes you feel like a fully independent adult…until you need your parents to show you how to
Campus Life

A Newcomer’s Guide to Halloween in Canada

by Nicole Dainty, Carleton University, BJ 2025 In Canada, come October, you’ll notice spooky decorations like spiderwebs stretched across doorways or pumpkin carvings that glow at night in your neighbourhood. It’s the time of year
Financial Management

University Life’s Added Costs and Tips To Save

By Evan Bryant, Carleton University, BJ 2025 The costs of tuition, and housing fees if staying on campus, are clearly outlined when applying to university, but what are the added costs of moving away from
Financial Management

Saving for post-secondary education

SPONSORED CONTENTThis article was written by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Personal savings now represent the single most important source of funding for post-secondary education, and they reduce the need for loans and bursaries later on.
International Student Support

The ROI on studying abroad

Studying abroad can be an exciting opportunity to travel and live in another culture. However, depending on the destination, it may be considerably more expensive than staying at home in Canada – especially for those
Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship application tips

Here are some useful tips to consider when filling out your scholarship applications: Apply, apply, apply! Many students underestimate their chances and some scholarships remain unawarded each year because there are few or no applicants.
Scholarships and Financial Aid

Top 5 tips for applying for a scholarship – video

Emily Kathen, Student, University of Ottawa Applying for scholarships can be stressful, overwhelming and time consuming. University of Ottawa student Emily Kathen talked to successful scholars from across Canada and shares her top tips for
Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships 101

There are many scholarships available in Canada, and you may be pleasantly surprised by what is available. For some students, scholarships are simply an “added bonus” for their university studies, but for other students and

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