With the cold weather now behind you, it’s time to invite spring into your apartment — through a deep spring cleaning. The problem is figuring out where to start. Cleaning the entire apartment can feel unmanageable. However, if you split it into the following smaller tasks, you’ll be done in no time.

1. Explore Under Your Bed

You may be surprised to find out what’s lurking under your bed. It’s common to push stuff underneath without realizing it, only for months to pass before you find these things again. Put the small items you find somewhere safe, throw dirty clothes in the laundry hamper, and throw out any trash.

2. Remove Winter Clothing from Your Closet

Take all your clothing from cold weather out of your closet and replace it with spring clothes. You can either take your winter clothes to your parents’ home (such as if you’re visiting for spring break) or store them in boxes under your bed or at the bottom of your closet.

3. Find Old Textbooks to Sell

Check your bookshelf for textbooks you no longer need. You can advertise them for sale with students at your college, list them online, or sell them to a secondhand bookstore.

4. Go Through Old Papers

Sort the handouts and notes you have from previous classes. Decide which you need and which you could throw out. It may be worth digitizing handwritten notes and printed papers to keep them more organized — either by typing them up or taking photos. Alternatively, invest in folders to ensure you at least know where to find them.

5. Reorganize Your Desk

A cluttered desk makes it more difficult to focus and can mean you waste time looking for things you need. Remove everything you don’t use on a regular basis when studying from the top of your desk and find a new place to keep these items.

6. Wash Your Bedding

Although you should wash your bedding once a week, it’s easy to neglect this task when you’re busy with more interesting activities. Use your spring cleaning as an opportunity to wash your comforter and blankets as well as sheets and pillowcases.

7. Dust Surfaces

If you’re suffering from spring allergies, dust could be the culprit. Wipe down all the surfaces, including your desk, windowsills, and bookshelves.

8. Disinfect Your Devices

You grab your phone and use your laptop all the time without washing your hands. Use disinfectant to clean all your devices — you’ll find that screens are much clearer when you’ve removed all the fingerprints.

9. Wash the Windows

Windows may also have smudges of fingerprints, as well as dust and dirt. Wipe them down with a cleaning solution to make them shine again.

No amount of spring cleaning will make a cramped dorm room feel like home. If you’re still living in student residence, spring is the ideal time to search for off-campus student housing. Barrie students have the brand-new community at Arcadian Students. Upgrade to a beautiful living space with granite countertops, modern fixtures, and your own bathroom. You’ll be just 10 minutes from Georgian College and have access to great amenities, such as fibre internet, in-suite laundry, and an outdoor basketball half court. Contact us for information about our short- and long-term leases.

When your friends are all taking exotic vacations over spring break and — worse — posting about it on social media, you may start to suffer from FOMO: fear of missing out. However, even if you’re staying in your college town over spring break, there are ways to have fun and stop feeling like you’re missing out. Here are some tips for enjoying your time off no matter where you are.

1. Treat Yourself to a Fancy Meal

Finally visit a new restaurant everyone has been raving about or one that caught your eye a long time ago but you haven’t yet visited. It doesn’t even have to be one that’s particularly fancy — if you and a few friends dress for the occasion, it’s sure to feel special.

2. Prepare a Three-Course Dinner

If eating out will stretch your budget too far, prepare a delicious meal yourself. Research recipes and spend a few hours cooking a full three courses. If this sounds like too much effort when you’ll be the only one who will appreciate your hard work, invite a friend to join you for dinner.

3. Do Some Discount Shopping

Take a shopping trip to buy clothing for the spring weather, school supplies, and anything else you need. Find outlets to purchase items at a discounted rate to avoid spending too much.

4. Go to a Concert

Find out if any bands you like are visiting the area over the spring break. If you want to save money, you could see a cover band or enjoy some live music at a local establishment.

5. Host a Paint Party

Purchase some basic supplies and invite friends over to your apartment for a paint night. It’s a unique way to have fun and relaxing to let the colours flow, even if you’re not much of an artist.

6. Take Photos

Go for a nature walk with the goal of taking beautiful spring shots. If you bring a friend along with you, take pictures of each other as well to turn the outing into a photo shoot.

7. Be a Tourist in Your City

Choose some tourist spots in your city you haven’t been to yet and pretend you’re a tourist. For instance, you could visit a museum, zoo, or aquarium.

8. Enjoy Some Winter Sports While You Still Can

If you still have opportunities to go skating or cross-country skiing, take advantage of them now. Soon, the warm weather will mean these activities are no longer possible.

9. Read for Pleasure

Not everything you do to beat FOMO needs to be thrilling. Taking the time to relax by catching up on some reading could be just what you need to recuperate from an exhausting semester.

One more way you can make spring break special is to prepare to move into premier student housing. Use your free time to search for rooms for rent. Barrie students can look no further than the housing community at Arcadian Students. Your friends will envy the great onsite amenities, which include an outdoor grill and fire pit, basketball half court, and fitness center. Contact us for a lease that suits your needs.

There are many changes afoot in the world of work. It’s useful to know what you can expect when you graduate to ensure you’re prepared. For instance, you need to know that you’re pursuing a career that’s likely to be in demand, that you’ll be able to have the lifestyle you want, and that you’ll possess skills to give you an edge over other candidates. You can determine all this by considering the following workplace trends for 2023.

1. Workers Continue to Leave Their Jobs at High Rates

Although the Great Resignation is slowing, workers are still quitting at higher rates than in the past. This means there are often more positions open than people to fill them. As a consequence, employers are needing to make jobs more appealing to attract and retain workers. In professional and managerial roles, this has tended to mean offering more opportunities for advancement and upskilling.

2. Emphasis on Worker Wellbeing

Another result of low retention rates is prioritizing work–life balance for employees. Businesses are finding new ways to help workers maintain good mental health and stay happy, which can mean a wider variety of benefits, more bonuses, and improvements to company culture. In addition to reducing turnover, this can increase productivity.

3. More Flexibility

The combination of improving the workplace environment and the realization that there’s no need to have employees in the office all the time has led to greater flexibility, such as remote and hybrid work. Businesses may use flexibility to attract workers or take advantage of the chance to hire from anywhere in the world.

4. Considering Skills Over Work History

Employers are continuing to consider what skills candidates have over their work history. This reflects the fact that workers may work in quite different fields over the course of their careers. If they have transferable skills and qualifications that demonstrate their expertise, they may be able to work in a variety of industries.

5. High Demand for Soft Skills

As well as the technical skills you learn at college, you’ll need to possess important soft skills. For instance, it’s important for employees to take initiative and work without much guidance if they’re working remotely. Leadership skills are key for progressing through the ranks, whereas problem solving and design thinking are valuable for any position that requires creativity.

6. Employers Are Committing to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Many organizations are realizing the importance of a diverse workforce. Committing to DEI improves retention and engagement, increases customer loyalty, and leads to higher profits. It’s also paving the way for people to pursue careers in fields where they’re currently underrepresented.

7. Artificial Intelligence and Automation Are Becoming More Powerful

Artificial intelligence (AI) keeps gaining new capabilities and it’s becoming possible to automate ever more processes. This is leading to opportunities for some people (especially those with machine learning and tech skills), but it’s also threatening to eliminate the need for some jobs.

You’ll be in the best position to land your dream job after you graduate if you study hard during your time at college. To study in peace at home, you need to live off campus. A great alternative to Georgian College residence is the student community at Arcadian Students. You’ll have fibre internet, access to onsite study rooms, and a washer and dryer in your suite to prevent wasted time at the laundromat. Plus, it’s just a 10-minute walk from campus, meaning it will be easy to make it to your classes on time. Apply now.

If you’re single on Valentine’s Day, there’s no need to feel left out — all over the world, people will be celebrating themselves and their single friends. Some of these holidays fall on February 14, whereas others are a day just for singles. You can use these alternative holidays as inspiration for your own celebrations this year.

1. Friendship Day

February 14 in Finland is called Ystävänpäivä, which means Friendship Day. This is a celebration of both couples and friends — people give cards and gifts to their best friends as well as to romantic partners. If you want a celebration with all your closest friends (single or otherwise), this could be the route to go.

2. Singles Awareness Day

Valentine’s Day is obviously huge in the U.S. To counter this, Singles Awareness Day has sprung up. It takes place on February 15, giving singles the chance to celebrate each other after the mushy romantic day is over.

3. Singles’ Day

China doesn’t celebrate Singles’ Day until November 11. You could celebrate it now anyway or add it to your calendar for the fall. The unofficial holiday has now existed for a few decades and was created in direct protest of Valentine’s Day. Today, it’s all about single people purchasing things for themselves. Why not treat yourself for something you’ve wanted for a while or start saving for November?

4. Black Day

In Korea, the holiday for singles is called Black Day. It doesn’t come until later in the year either — but you only need to wait until April 14.

It’s traditional for singles to eat the Chinese–Korean noodle dish jajangmyeon, which is made with pork and vegetables and coated in a black bean sauce. There are also variants of the dish made with seafood and other types of meat. If you can find a restaurant near you serving these noodles, this could be a great way to celebrate with some single friends. Alternatively, you could try preparing the dish yourself at home.

5. International Quirkyalone Day

If you’d prefer to celebrate something on Valentine’s Day itself, International Quirkyalone Day could be for you. Instead of celebrating anyone else, you recognize yourself — in particular, your individuality. Even people in relationships can celebrate this day because it’s all about appreciating your freedom and your own company. Some ways to commemorate the holiday include holding a games night with friends, letting other people know how much they matter to you, and enjoying some alone time, perhaps by taking yourself on a date.

Make one of these alternatives to Valentine’s Day extra fun by hosting an event in your apartment. If you’re currently looking for rooms for rent in Barrie, Ontario, with enough space to invite friends over, check out Arcadian Students. Our suites and townhouses all have five private bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a spacious living room. You can also meet new people at the fire pit, in the common area lounge, and at the outdoor basketball half court. Book a tour.

 

Your Source for Student Housing in Barrie Near Georgian College

It’s no secret that your college years are some of the best years of your life! The study and focus on your education is mixed in with carefree downtime and plenty of fun, and there’s no better place to soak up the best of these years than in our student residence in Barrie. Meet other students, take advantage of our convenient location just a 10-minute walk from the Georgian College’s Barrie campus, and immerse yourself utterly and completely into college life with shared accommodation. Barrie students, get ready to make memories to last a lifetime.

Make yourself at home…

It’s time to find your home away from home with our student housing. Barrie students can surround themselves with other college students all at the same stage in their educational journey, ready to get the most out of their college days – both socially and educationally. The best part about immersing yourself in the world of student housing  is the lifelong friendships you will form along the way.

Spend your days heading to college and focusing on your education, and spend your evenings getting to know others living in your shared accommodation. There are plenty of community amenities on site to meet others, or enjoy a little solo downtime, depending on your preference. Make use of our fitness center, outdoor grilling and fire pit, outdoor half basketball court, study rooms, common area lounge and so much more.

Location! Location!

Do you struggle to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? You’re not alone — it’s a challenge many college students face. Fortunately, it’s a breeze when you’re living just a 10-minute walk in our townhouses for rent near Georgian College. Barrie students get to enjoy the luxury of some extra shut-eye in the morning. Wake up, stumble out of bed and across the road to Tim’s for your morning coffee before joining your college mates on the short stroll to campus to begin classes.

Enjoy the extra benefits our student housing offers by saving on the bus fare and enjoying a few extra winks of precious sleep each and every morning. No commute in sight!

The perks don’t stop there, though. Our student rentals are also conveniently located just a short walk from the Georgian pub, taking you from day to night once classes end, which is all part of the college experience.

Check out your new space!

Our Barrie Ontario rentals come equipped with everything you need for comfortable living and so much more. All our student housing comes fully furnished, so you don’t have to lift a finger. Our housing is among the best student rentals Barrie has to offer, complete with a large couch, coffee table, and a wall-mounted 42-inch TV.

Don’t stress, you won’t have to spend your time off digging for quarters and queuing for laundry. Our student rentals also have a stacking washer and dryer in the comfort of your own suite! It’s the perfect shared accommodation for entertaining friends, with a fully-equipped kitchen stocked with all the appliances you need, such as a dishwasher, stove/oven, over-the-range microwave and fridge. Finished off with a kitchen table that’s perfect for sharing a meal, or even studying with friends.

The Ultimate Off-Campus Residence

Located just 10 minutes away from Georgian College’s Barrie campus, the student housing at Arcadian Students is the ideal home to base yourself for your student years.

You have everything you need nice and close by with Tim’s for coffee, convenient healthcare and public transportation just steps from our student housing. Take a virtual tour today and see what’s on offer!

Rooms for Rent in Barrie Near Georgian College

Welcome to college life! Late nights cramming for exams, long days spent sitting in lecture after lecture, then the long commute home… not anymore! Your college life should be the perfect mix of work and play, which is where our fully-furnished rooms for rent come in. Cut out your commute entirely and live just a 10-minute walk away from Georgian College. Our community is ready with open arms to offer you the college experience of a lifetime.

A Home Away From Home

Our rooms for rent in Barrie Ontario are the perfect home away from home, complete with all the creature comforts you know and love. Make a whole new family as you fully immerse yourself in college life, all while enjoying a range of convenient amenities.

Spend a full day of study on campus, focusing on your studies and meeting new people, before walking back to your home away from home and settling in for a night of unwinding with other students.

Our furnished rooms for rent offer everything you need and more, with all the incredible communal amenities that you can make use of.

Check Out Your New Room

We understand you might not be able to come and check us out in person, which is why we have virtual tours available, so you can gain a great insight into what you can expect from each of our furnished rooms for rent. Barrie students can enjoy the range of layouts that have been designed with college students in mind. Choose from our 5-bedroom suite or 5-bedroom townhouse – find a style to suit your tastes and check out our rooms for rent on one of our virtual tours.

Each of our rooms for rent in Barrie comes complete with everything you need…and more! Enjoy the convenience of fiber internet from Bell so you can get all of your work done without any stress. Set yourself up on the couch, or make use of the big kitchen table that’s perfect for sharing a meal or studying.

The best feature of our furnished rooms for rent is the onside laundry. No need to waste valuable minutes queuing outside — you can get everything you need done from the comfort of your own space.

Check Out Your Communal Space

When it comes to our rooms for rent, you enjoy so much more than just your own space. We also have fantastic communal amenities onsite, so you can mingle with other students and relax and unwind wherever you choose.

While our rooms for rent are nice and spacious, there will be times you’ll be wanting to get out and about to stretch your legs. You can head straight to the fitness center for your daily exercise, or simply to clear your mind before the next study session. Gym not for you? Hit the half basketball court and challenge some mates to a bit of competition.

You can also meet up with friends from class and make use of our outdoor grilling and fire pit. There’s no better way to unwind after a busy week at college than next to a toasty fire. Near our rooms to rent you will also find a common area lounge where you can sit and mingle, along with study rooms for those all-important cram sessions.

Bring Your College Experience To Life

Our rooms for rent in Barrie near Georgian College are the perfect options for your college days. Enjoy the peace of mind having everything right on your doorstep. Wake late, wander out for coffee at Tim’s, then enjoy a casual stroll down the road to your lessons.

Keep college life as it should be: simple.

Student Apartments for Rent in Barrie Near Georgian College

Student life is a time you remember for years to come, reminiscing on the hard work and dedication, along with the hours of downtime and friendships forged with like-minded people. This is precisely what we offer in our apartments for rent. Barrie students can get the most out of their college experience thanks to our incredible facilities and communal areas to share with others, along with our close proximity not only to Georgian College, but public transport, healthcare, and the Georgian Pub. With our apartments for rent in Barrie Ontario, you can make your college years ones to be remembered.

Enjoy Our Apartments To Rent

Looking for fully furnished apartments for rent near Georgian College? Barrie students can enjoy our student housing which comes with all the furniture needed for a comfortable living space. We understand you might not be able to make it out before then to see the place, which is why we have virtual tours of our layouts, so you can experience everything our apartments for rent have to offer.

It’s the perfect residential retreat to unwind and enjoy at the end of a busy day, with a large couch, coffee table and wall-mounted 42-inch TV. Each of our furnished apartments is outfitted with new appliances, including a dishwasher, stove/oven, over-the-range microwave and fridge, with a great kitchen table to cook, eat or study.

Communal Spaces for Everyone

College  truly is a communal experience where you will come into contact with many different people from different walks of life and forge lifelong friendships in the process. Our apartments for rent make this even easier thanks to all the communal spaces we offer to relax, work out, or simply just chat with others.

Get Fit & Have Fun

Our  fitness center is equipped with everything you need for a productive workout to help you blow off some steam, or to simply stay healthy. Whether you enjoy a solo workout each day or prefer exercising with friends in tow, you have full use of the fitness center to achieve your goals.

If you prefer to get outside and away from your furnished apartments for a little while, head to the outdoor basketball half court and challenge some mates to a game. It’s a great way to unwind after a busy day at college, while meeting more like-minded people.

Cook and Chat

While all our apartments for rent come with full-stocked kitchens and stainless steel appliances to use, it can be nice to get out and mingle with other college students. Head down to the outdoor grill and fire pit for a night of good food, good chatter and good fun. There’s nothing more comforting than a fire to really warm you up on a chilly evening.

Prefer something indoors? We also have a communal area you can head to on rainy or cold afternoons, where you can sit in the comfort of indoors and simply curl up with a good book, or chat with those around you.

Study Time

Of course, college comes with plenty of study time as well. When you find yourself frantically finishing off that latest assignment, or cramming for the next test, head on over to our study room with a designated area to work. All our apartments for rent also have great kitchen tables that can double as the perfect study spot to get work done.

The Ultimate Off-Campus Living

Make Arcadian Students your new home away from home. When you’re seeking all the amenities you need and more to ensure you enjoy a comfortable stay, turn to our furnished apartments. Barrie students make the most of their college days with our well-appointed housing.

A Home Away From Home In Our Residence Near Georgian College

Here at Arcadian Students, we’ve created a community for you to immerse yourself into throughout your stay. Less than a 10-minute walk from campus, you can put that extra commute time you save into a good sleep in, before wandering across the road to Tim’s for that all-important morning coffee. In the evening, you can wander down the road to Georgian Pub to make the most of your college nights, or enjoy the many amenities we  offer at our Georgian College residence, from outdoor grilling and onsite fitness, to convenient study rooms and communal spaces. It’s all about creating the perfect off-campus housing for you.

Upgrade Your Living

Living away from home should never mean settling for less. We want your college experience to be as enjoyable as possible, which is why we have all the best amenities ready onsite for you to enjoy.

Our Georgian college off campus housing comes fully furnished, giving you one less thing to think about when making such a big move. Instead, turn up and unwind in your off-campus housing at the end of a busy day learning. Each suite comes with a large couch, coffee table and wall-mounted 42-inch TV.

The kitchen is also well stocked so you can prepare your own meals from the comfort of your home. All the new appliances are waiting to be road tested, with a dishwasher, stove/oven, over-the-range microwave and fridge. And you can even get your laundry done while cooking. No need to leave your room with a stacking washer and dryer in your suite. Easy!

There’s plenty to do outside your room as well, with a fitness center, half basketball court, communal area, study rooms and even an outdoor BBQ and fire pit just ready for you to use. Meet friends, stay social, or study hard, all in the one place.

A Location You Just Can’t Beat

Do you know how many hours college students lose each semester to the commute? It’s a timekiller that could be much better spent forging new friends, relaxing with a good read, or getting in some extra study time. Mornings will become a lot less stressful with more time for sleeping in when all it takes is a 10-minute stroll down the road to get to class.

Make the most of your college days with our accommodation near Georgian College. Barrie students can wander down the road to check out restaurants, cafes, shops and more, or make use of the healthcare nearby. Spend your nights at the Georgian Pub, or take advantage of public transport on your doorstep.

Our off campus housing has everything you need to enjoy your home away from home.

Whether you’re unable to go home for Thanksgiving with your family or you just want an excuse to eat Thanksgiving food twice in one year, hosting a Friendsgiving is never a bad idea. This is your chance to spend time with the friends you’re thankful to have in your life, show off your cooking skills, and organize an evening to remember. To make sure your Friendsgiving is successful, here are a few options to consider.

1. Have a Potluck

Preparing all the food yourself is a lot of pressure. Plus, it could be expensive if your guest list is quite long. With a potluck, your guests can each bring a dish they’re comfortable preparing, meaning you end up with a wide variety of food to suit all different tastes. Just make sure you do coordinate beforehand so you don’t end up with several of the same dish. In addition, you’ll also need to assign drinks to a couple people — perhaps those not known for their cooking prowess.

2. Opt for Chicken Instead of Turkey

If you’re in charge of the roast, it could be better to cook two chickens instead of a turkey. Chicken cooks faster and there’s less risk you’ll make a mistake. Plus, you can add herbs to give the meat extra flavour.

3. Don’t Forget Dessert

Make sure at least one person is bringing dessert. It doesn’t matter if you all eat a huge amount during the meal — everyone will still be expecting something sweet at the end. Cookies or pie are ideal, especially paired with hot apple cider or cocoa.

4. Experiment with Your Dish

To ensure your dish stands out, you may like to put a twist on a traditional recipe. For instance, you could mix bacon with your Brussels sprouts, add some butternut squash to your mac and cheese, or try a unique sweet potato recipe.

5. Make Sure You Have Enough Dishes and Utensils

You may only have enough silverware, dishes, and serving utensils for yourself, your roommates, and a couple guests (at the most). Ask one of the guests to bring extra to ensure you have enough to serve the food and eat.

6. Keep the Oven On

Guests who are bringing hot dishes will need to heat up their food before you can serve it. Avoid delays by making sure your oven is already hot when people start arriving.

7. Tell Everyone to Be Punctual

A Friendsgiving is no occasion to be fashionably late. If everyone is punctual, you’ll be able to sit down and eat together while the dishes are in optimal condition. Guests arriving late, on the other hand, could mean dishes overcook or go cold.

Of course, you’ll also need somewhere suitable to host your Friendsgiving — and, obviously, a dorm room won’t do. You can find rooms for rent in Barrie, Ontario, at Arcadian Students. Our spacious suites have fully-furnished kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Apply to lease an apartment now while there are still some units available.