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Transformative Experience: Living in residence in the bookends of my time at university

As an international student, integrating yourself in a foreign environment and trying to blend...

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Humans of HOEM Part 6: An Interview with Ashleen, Musskan, and Moksh

Hi HOEMies! We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the experiences of some of your fellow students...

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Blog, university, student residence, college, schoollifebalance, friends, fun, friendship, hobby, international student

Humans of HOEM Part 5: An Interview with Steve

Hi HOEMies! The Humans of HOEM series is well underway and we hope you’re enjoying learning about...

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Humans of HOEM Part 4: An Interview with Mario

Hi HOEMies! We hope you’re enjoying our Humans of HOEM series so far. If you haven't had a chance...

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Humans of HOEM Part 3: An Interview with Minakshi

Hi HOEMies! We hope you're enjoying our Humans of HOEM series! If you're new to our blogs, just ...

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Humans of HOEM Part 2: An Interview with Ani

Hi HOEMies! We hope you enjoyed the first installment of our exciting new series, Humans of HOEM...

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Humans of HOEM Part 1: An Interview with Emma and Eira

We know you’re excited about the upcoming school year. After making the most of 2020, the buildup...

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toronto, summer, Ryerson University, student residence, college, balance, study, friends, fun, memories, sports, hobby

Sports, COVID-19, HOEM and the In Between

They say that sports has the ability to encapsulate various human emotions and have a definite...

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That One Elevator Encounter

Do you remember the days when nearly 15 people would hop in the elevator with you? All crammed...

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Living In HOEM: Why it's a crucial step in your success as a post-secondary student.

Living in student residence is widely considered to be a critical factor in a student being able to...

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