In last weeks blog we discussed some tips for first year students. That blog inspired this week’s blog about biggest regrets and lessons learned from students. We put together a list of some of the most valuable lessons from current and previous students. Please take a read because some of these are real eye openers.

Tips for first-year students

We recently gathered some information from students on things to do or consider if you’re going to college or university for the first time. If you are a freshman, please read on, some of these were inspired by things that went well, while others were inspired by things that didn’t go so well. Either way, it’s a useful read.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources During Covid-19

We’ve recently seen various provinces changing their Covid-19 restrictions due to an increase in cases. We know all these changes happening while you’re about to start the fall term may cause some additional stress and anxiety. So, we’ve compiled a list of resources that are available to you to help you get through these trying times. Please keep in mind that some of these hyperlinks may change over time, so if you get an error when you click on it, please do a Google search of the title and it should take you to the updated page.

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Evictions!

In this week’s blog we discuss some of the leading causes of evictions. Nobody ever wants to deal with evictions since it's usually stressful and time consuming for the tenant and the landlord. We hope you never get evicted or have to evict someone, if you feel the same way, please keep reading, and if you want to know what needs to be included in an eviction notice for it to be legal, please click here.

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Things to Think About Before Renting

Before you rent an apartment, there are a few things you can do to make sure the place you are considering is a good fit for you and avoid some costly mistakes that are easy to avoid. So, we’ve compiled a list of things you need to consider before you rent a property and sign the lease.