The Crisis in Student Housing
With dorms in short supply, students are scrambling to find housing elsewhere
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University Guide 2025
What I Spend Each Month as a University Student at McGill
Winnie Yu pays extra to live in a convenient downtown location
What I Spend Each Month as a University Student at UBC
Delaney How lives on campus and has a meal plan
How to Pick the Right University
I travel the country talking to university students about their experiences. Here’s what they tell me.
The Confusion and Controversy of University Meal Plans
Pay-as-you go meal plans may come with unexpected risk
What I Spend Each Month as a University Student at Waterloo
Groceries, eating out and transportation are big parts of Justin Lau’s budget
Everything to Know about Student Bank Accounts and Credit Cards
Students are bombarded with offers for bank accounts and credit cards. Here’s what they really need.
The New Ways Schools are Assessing Students
In the age of AI, schools are turning to these online platforms
Is a Co-Op Program Worth It?
More schools are offering co-op programs—here are the pros and cons
The Rise of Helicopter Parenting on Campus
Placing wake-up calls. Tracking locations. Managing assignment deadlines. How hyper-involved moms and dads can’t seem to back off.