THE
RESOURCE
FOR
ACADEMIC
DEVELOPMENT
&
SCHOOLING
High School
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
Living in residence can be a very
interesting part of your university career. In fact, the RADS recommends
that all out-of-town students live in residence during their first year of
studies.
There are many BENEFITS to living in residence:
- it's easier to make new friends
- you don't have to worry about crazy
landlords
- room conditions must be appropriate and
meet standards
- you don't have to cook
- if your lucky enough to get on a
special interest floor, you can easily get help with your school work
from your colleagues and more senior students (who already know the tricks
of the trade!)
But it may not be all great.....
- if you get stuck with an obnoxious
room mate
- if you may have to share washroom
facilities
- if you live in one of the older
residences on campus
- there's a lack of privacy
- and good luck living in a quiet
environment!
When looking at the residence, pay close attention to:
- the atmosphere of the building and its
tenants
- rules and regulations
- room sizes
- accommodation costs
- meal plans
- the room assignment procedure
When applying for on-campus living, most universities will ask you to
complete a survey. Take the time to answer the questions diligently
and seriously. After all, the answers you give will go along way when it
comes to matching room mates. And the worst thing that can happen to you
while living on-campus is getting a room mate that you can't get along with!