/ocla/ en /ocla/going-exchange-winter-term-thinking-about-renting-out-your-room If you're heading off on exchange for the Winter Term, you may be considering having someone live in your room while you're away. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet 579cab41-f65d-44df-b769-5b498c88c6ad /ocla/lessons-learned-student-renters Looking for your first off-campus home can be both exciting and overwhelming. We asked our student staff to reflect on their own housing search experience and share what they wish they had known before signing their first lease. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet 15b82eac-f639-403c-b141-e819cb06944f /ocla/managing-time-between-school-and-campus-responsibilities Balancing school and off-campus responsibilities can often feel overwhelming at times, especially when you are juggling classes and assignments, perhaps a part-time job, household chores, and maintaining an active lifestyle and time for social or recreational activities. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet 23bb8b32-7762-49de-8df9-c156dd64e407 /ocla/life-hacks-ive-discovered-while-living-campus A lot of what I’ve learned from living off-campus for the last three years has to do with finding different ways to save money, time, and stress as a student. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet 2bcc070e-4128-44e1-915e-c5c0b009dcd7 /ocla/my-landlord-needs-make-repairs-what-are-my-rights-and-responsibilities Living in a rental means that, from time to time, your landlord or a maintenance professional may need to enter your unit to make repairs, complete maintenance, or inspect the property. So, what does the Residential Tenancies Act say about entry? Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet f7757c3c-85f9-4640-9a99-557ba596919e /ocla/starting-your-housing-search-dont-rush-rent Every fall, many students start to worry that they need to sign a lease right now for May or September of next year. You don’t. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet 670de124-b377-475f-882b-bf13e901a4f3 /ocla/how-stay-active-and-healthy-living-campus Academic life can be an exciting period filled with new experiences, intellectual challenges, and opportunities for personal growth. However, it can also be a time marked by pressure, stress, and anxiety. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet a78c3a41-b889-40d5-9446-409eaa0110bf /ocla/building-housemate-community When you first begin living with housemates, it can be easy to think it is just about sharing rent, but it is a lot more than that. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet 879f9b26-2555-455e-856f-3527e7686e23 /ocla/household-communication-essentials-september Whether you’re living with others for the first time or returning after the summer, sharing a home takes effort, patience, and clear communication. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet cc871a23-111c-4c0a-a891-e167778e7f0f /ocla/designing-productive-campus-lifestyle Living on-campus offers a great benefit - a short walk from all the libraries and endless studying spaces, and people who are always down to join you for a study session. Living off-campus looks different - Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 maet 2dfa2f5b-c3f5-419d-8223-e1252abc3ba6