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.

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Back to School

We hope you had a great spring and summer and are feeling refreshed. However, the end of the break means the beginning of the fall term. We know you may have bitter sweet emotions about starting the fall term, so we put together a sweet little list to help you with the transition.

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What do I need to know about Tenant and Renters Insurance?

If you don’t have insurance, you should probably look into it. We’ve heard some horror stories from some of our group members plus there was extreme weather in certain parts of Canada that caused some property damage recently, so we wanted to give you an idea of things you need to consider when shopping around for insurance.

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Common Tenancy Problems and How to Solve Them Part 2

In last week’s blog, we talked about some common tenancy problems and how to solve them. The blog was so popular that we decided to continue the conversation on this topic.

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Common Tenancy Problems and How to Solve Them

So you’re about to sign your lease or you recently just moved into a new place. As stressful as searching for accommodation or a roommate may be, various issues can come up once you’ve signed the lease and are trying to settle in. We’re here to walk you through some of the most common tenancy issues, and the best ways to deal with them.

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