The Off-Campus Chronicles

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Finding the Perfect Roommate: Tips for Successful Co-Living

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ Student - Nov 03, 2025

Before signing a lease with your friends, it is important you truly know each other and have taken the time to discuss what you want your house environment to look like.

How to Make Your Off-Campus Apartment Feel Like Home

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Aug 01, 2025

How to Find the Right Neighbourhood in Kingston for Students

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Jul 08, 2025

Choosing the right neighbourhood can make or break your student experience.

Finding the Perfect Roommate

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Jun 04, 2025

Living with housemates, especially those who you were friends with before moving in together, can be an appealing yet daunting decision to make.

Building a Positive Relationship With Your Landlord

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Apr 23, 2025

Building a positive relationship with your landlord is an important part of student living.

What do you enjoy most about living Off-Campus in Kingston, Ontario?

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Mar 10, 2025

What’s not to like about living Off-Campus in Kingston, Ontario?

Share a personal insight you’ve gained since transitioning to Off-Campus living

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Feb 13, 2025

personal insight I have gained since transitioning to Off-Campus living would be time management.

How do you navigate living with housemates?

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Jan 02, 2025

Over the course of my 5 years at Queen’s (including a semester abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland), I’ve lived with over 20 different people in various living arrangements. Here are some of the key things I’ve taken away from my experiences.

What challenges have you faced while living Off-Campus, and how did you overcome them?

Oct 15, 2024

Living off-campus at Queen’s University presents a unique set of challenges and learning opportunities for students.

What advice would you give to your past self re: living Off-Campus or searching for Off-Campus properties etc?

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Oct 08, 2024

Moving to off-campus living in Kingston comes with many lessons and adventures. Reflecting on my own experiences, here’s the advice I would give to my past self about navigating off-campus living and the search for the right property:

What challenges have you faced while living Off-Campus, and how did you overcome them?

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Sep 16, 2024

Living off-campus while attending Queen’s University presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

How do you navigate living with housemates?

Âé¶¹ÍøÕ¾ student - Jul 23, 2024

Living with housemates can be both challenging and rewarding.