Residence on First

Whether it's your first year of postsecondary or your fourth, you may still feel a little down in the dumps when it's time to head back to school. Moving away from home, your family and friends is a big transition that can cause some people to feel sad and maybe even a little depressed. The good news is that these feelings are typically temporary; once you've had time to adjust to being back to school and living in a new place, you're sure to feel more comfortable. Here's a look at homesickness and what you can do to help overcome these feelings faster. Homesickness at a Glance Everyone experiences homesickness differently, but some common symptoms include: 1.        Thinking of home, your family, and your friends often 2.        Feeling anxious 3.        Lacking motivation 4.        Feeling lonely and/or sad 5.     ...

You have your classes scheduled, your bags packed, and your schools supplies ready, but you may still have a lot of unanswered questions about what to expect from your first year. This is something many college and university freshmen experience. Ensure your first year gets off to the best possible start with these tips: Scout Out Your New Surroundings If you’re new to the campus, and new to the area, make sure you have ample time to check out your new home and campus. Mark the locations of your classes, potential study spots, and any important shopping locations. Early scouting could help you save time and avoid stress later. Bring or Purchase the Things You Will Need While some residences will provide students with basic items, there are some things you may need to bring from home or purchase around or off campus. It's a good idea to ask for a list of what's provided before moving to your room or apartment, but some of the items you will likely need to b...

General or free electives give college or university students the opportunity to take classes that spark and satisfy their interests. Whether these electives are additional courses in your degree program or some other area of interest, such as music or art, these slots can be filled with electives that push you outside your comfort zone and open you up to new experiences. For example, you could take a theatre arts course to help with shyness, self-esteem issues, or social anxiety. Most colleges and universities offer a huge number of electives, so narrowing your list of options may be a little overwhelming. Streamline your search with some of the tips below: Formally or Informally Audit Potential Classes This is a tip that only works during or after the first semester, but it’s still a viable strategy for choosing electives. If you’re curious but unsure about an elective, you could audit the course – formally or informally. To formally audit a course, you must apply with y...

One of the most daunting things about going off to college is the thought of living with a roommate who is a complete stranger. You could end up great friends — or your personalities could seriously clash. You need to prepare yourself for any possibility. Try to Be Friends — But Not Best Friends Reign in your expectations now if you’re planning to become best friends with your roommate. There is always the chance that this will happen, but it is still better to aim to be good friends and avoid disappointment. Talk About Your Sleep Schedule Discuss until what time it’s appropriate to have the lights on and what time you’ll be setting your alarms to wake up. Be sure to ask about the snooze button — a roommate pressing snooze multiple times in the morning makes it even more difficult for you to stay asleep. Plan Bathroom Use Plan a schedule for showering on weekdays to ensure you always get to class on time. Also talk about where you’ll keep and how you’ll label toil...

There's no doubt that your first year of college will be exciting, but moving away from home for the first time and having greater independence and a whole host of new responsibilities will probably be a little intimidating, too. Learn how to successfully navigate the academic and social worlds of college with some useful tips that include: striving to get along with your roommate, being flexible, taking your coursework seriously, creating and following a schedule, and getting involved with student activities. Strive to Get Along with Your Roommate Especially in their first year, most students will live with a roommate and, often times, it's an individual they don't know beforehand. While some roommate pairings seem to be totally natural right from the beginning, others take a little work to establish a friendship or at least a good system for sharing a living space. At our off-campus Fanshawe College residence , we provide a roommate matching service ...

Having a good landlord is key to living a happy life in an off campus residence. So, aside from checking the amenities of the student apartments for rent near Fanshawe College London, Ontario , it would also be good for you to observe their landlords and see if they would be someone you can rely on. Here are a few traits and behaviours to watch out for: Doesn’t Provide Their Contact Information Providing contact information to incoming residents is a common practice among property managers of reputable student apartments in London, Ontario . The landlords who do not readily provide this information are obviously not very responsible, and you wouldn’t want to end up in a student apartment where you’d have a hard time contacting the landlord when something needs fixing. Leasing with college residences like Residence on First, which are run by property managers with several years’ experience, can give you peace of mind knowing that you will always be able to get in touch with th...

It’s easy to think that you’ve found your dream home, only to realize once you’ve moved in that its riddled with problems. A key way to ensure you pick a quality housing is to look out for warning signs, rather than just focusing on the positives. The following are a few things to be aware of when searching for Fanshawe College off campus housing . 1. Signs of Damp Damp in the home can have major consequences for your health and personal belongings. It can exacerbate asthma and hay fever, lead to illness, and cause your clothing and furnishings to rot. It also smells terrible. Unfortunately, damp is a common problem in student housing. To ensure that an apartment is free from damp, check places like around windows, behind furniture, and on walls and ceilings in general. If you see any flaking paint or discoloured patches or smell anything unpleasant, move on to another apartment. 2. Pest Infestations If the students who have just moved out of the apartment were l...