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HOEM  -Best Coffee Shops Near Toronto Universities & Colleges
Community | Food | Toronto Living

Best Coffee Shops Near Toronto Universities & Colleges

Irem Erketir  |  September 4, 2026

Whether you’re cramming for finals or simply looking for your next caffeine fix, Toronto’s university and college neighbourhoods are home to some of the best coffee spots in …

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HOEM  -Top 5 Farmers’ Markets to Visit in Downtown Toronto
Community | Events | Food | Toronto Living | Wellness

Top 5 Farmers’ Markets to Visit in Downtown Toronto

Yana Tibbetts  |  September 2, 2026

Fresh produce, local baked goods, handmade treats, and live music: Toronto’s farmers’ markets offer much more than a grocery run. Whether you’re a student looking for affordable seasonal …

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HOEM  -From Feeling Like a Stranger to Feeling at Home: One International Student’s Story
Community | Voices & Stories

From Feeling Like a Stranger to Feeling at Home: One International Student’s Story

Srikruti Davuluri Rajeswari  |  August 28, 2026

Hi! I’m Srikruti. I study physics and astronomy, love exploring cities, and get really excited about finding hidden cafés, meeting new people, and hearing stories from different cultures. …

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HOEM  -Advice From A Dandelion: A Student’s Observations of Yorkville
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Advice From A Dandelion: A Student’s Observations of Yorkville

Linah Ratti  |  August 26, 2026

Yorkville, Toronto.  Layered with greenery, footsteps, and rain-soaked pebbles, the quaint neighbourhood of Yorkville reveals itself through its small discoveries. Rusted bicycle gears rest between painted copper pillars, …

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HOEM  -One Unplanned Summer Day in Toronto
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One Unplanned Summer Day in Toronto

Allanah Relan  |  August 21, 2026

Summer in the city as a first-year Environmental Design student means walking into a café and admiring the colours, atmosphere, and design. Or taking walks and exploring different …

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HOEM  -What to Know Before Moving in With Roommates
Community | Toronto Living

What to Know Before Moving in With Roommates

Jaden Whitelaw  |  August 19, 2026

Moving in with roommates can be one of the most exciting milestones of university or early adulthood in a vibrant city like Toronto. Whether you’re moving near the …

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HOEM  -Getting Set Up in Toronto: Banking, Phones, & Essentials for New Students
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Getting Set Up in Toronto: Banking, Phones, & Essentials for New Students

Yana Tibbetts  |  August 14, 2026

Moving to Toronto is exciting, but the first few weeks can also feel overwhelming. Between orientation events, finding your classes, and adjusting to a new city, there are …

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HOEM  -What I Wish I Knew Before Moving Into Student Housing
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What I Wish I Knew Before Moving Into Student Housing

Lily Mendes  |  August 12, 2026

Last August, I was frantically scouring TikTok and Reddit for a guide to moving into residence. Jumbled in with ads for extravagant moving bags and horror stories about …

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HOEM  -How to Stay Motivated Without Classes
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How to Stay Motivated Without Classes

Yana Tibbetts  |  August 7, 2026

Ah, summer. It’s the season many of us look forward to year-round – no alarms waking you up, no discussion posts due at midnight, no group projects stressing …

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