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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...

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...

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...

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...

Sports, COVID-19, HOEM and the In Between

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

That One Elevator Encounter

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

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...

How to Make a Friend!

Making friends in a student residence might sound hard or undoable, but in reality, it’s pretty...

A Residence Packing List for the COVID-19 Era

Hi there! My name is Cheryl, and I have been known to overpack for every occasion my entire life....

Tips for Exploring a New City During a Pandemic

When I moved to Toronto during my first year of university, I was excited to learn more about the...