That ‘uneasy feeling’ is prevalent among female students
The experience of a Fanshawe College student late last month illustrates the dangers women, on or near post-secondary campuses, face on a regular basis.
Tag: Residence
What makes a good roommate?
By Austin Wells Every new school year, many students move in with another person, often someone they’ve never met before. Sometimes these roommates turn out to be nothing like who they expected, and can create a difficult living situation for everyone involved. Some roommates are messy or unclean, some are rude, and others don’t even stay in the rooms, as one Conestoga student, second-year public relations student Josh McKee, experienced. … Continued
These tips will help all those students moving into rez
BY JASON MOTA Moving into an unfamiliar environment with people you don’t know can be stressful for anyone. Therefore, some of last year’s tenants of the Conestoga College Doon residence have a handful of tips that, hopefully, will make things a lot easier. Quite a few people who lived in residence last school year agreed that moving in early was a must, despite it costing $200 more. “You’re going to … Continued
The trouble with roommates
BY JESSICA HAMMER Conflict among roommates is, unfortunately, an unavoidable part of growing up and living in student residence. It is often lifestyle choices that cause tempers to flare. It could be anything from hygiene, tidiness and guests to an overall difference of opinions. For the students living at the campus residence, the roommate matching system is done over the summer so roommates have time to contact each other before … Continued
Residence Fear Factor more disgusting than scary
BY CASEY SCHELLENBERGER Students who participated in Conestoga residence’s Fear Factor contest found some of the challenges hard to swallow. Two of the four rounds consisted of eating something unpleasant, with one round requiring contestants to eat whipped cream covered in hot sauce. Another round had them swallowing a cup full of sardines. “I’m pretty sure I won’t be eating dinner tonight because it was pretty gross,” said Melissa Darroch, … Continued
