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...