Introduction: The illusion of “cheaper rent” in Ottawa
You open Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji and spot it. A one-bedroom apartment in Sandy Hill for C$1,000/month. Unfurnished, yes, but still. A thousand bucks in[...]
1. Introduction: Why your move‑in inspection in Montreal matters more than you think
You just arrived in Montreal. Your luggage is in the hallway. The cold wind is biting. You open the door, flip the light switch, and nothing happens.[...]
When you arrive in a new country to study English, everything feels unfamiliar: the language, the culture, the weather—and definitely the housing system. If you’re an ESL student in Regina, you’re probably here to[...]
When most people think of Calgary, they picture snow-capped mountains, Stampede festivities, or oil and gas headquarters. But for thousands of students—especially graduate and postgrad students—it’s also a[...]
Moving to Ottawa for your studies? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of international students arrive in Canada’s capital to attend institutions like the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Algonquin[...]