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HOEM  -What To Do When Your Student Housing Falls Through
Community | Toronto Living

What To Do When Your Student Housing Falls Through

The HOEM Team  |  August 29, 2025

Starting university or college is exciting, but it can also be stressful, especially when your housing plans don’t go as expected. Whether it’s a last-minute cancellation, a rental …

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HOEM  -Guide to Toronto’s Caribana & Tips for 2026
Events | Style & Culture

Guide to Toronto’s Caribana & Tips for 2026

Kayla Batchasingh  |  August 22, 2025

Toronto during the summer is already buzzing, but when Caribbean Carnival weekend hits, the whole city becomes one big party. The streets fill with sequins, feathers, Soca music, …

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HOEM  -Life as a Caribbean Student Abroad: Finding Community in Toronto
Style & Culture | Voices & Stories

Life as a Caribbean Student Abroad: Finding Community in Toronto

Zoë Stormes  |  August 15, 2025

A Bit of Background I was born in Montego Bay; a vibrant city located on Jamaica’s northwestern coast. Jamaica is home to people from just about every heritage …

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HOEM  -Student Discounts in Downtown Toronto: Where Students Can Save
Style & Culture | Toronto Living

Student Discounts in Downtown Toronto: Where Students Can Save

The HOEM Team  |  August 8, 2025

Being a student in downtown Toronto has its perks — especially when it comes to saving money. From your daily coffee run to weekend adventures, there are tons …

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HOEM  -Your Go-To Guide to Toronto Parks
Community | Toronto Living | Wellness

Your Go-To Guide to Toronto Parks

Puneet Sandhur & Beamlak Tareke  |  August 1, 2025

When you’re craving some greenery, Toronto’s parks seriously deliver. Whether you want to picnic, journal, read under a shady tree, or watch the sunset with friends, this city …

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HOEM  -The Path from Fear to Belonging: Reflections of an International Student in Toronto
Community | Voices & Stories | Wellness

The Path from Fear to Belonging: Reflections of an International Student in Toronto

Ram Kanakamedala  |  July 25, 2025

My Journey from First-Year Introvert to Student Leader  I arrived in Toronto at eighteen with two suitcases, a head full of dreams, and a one-way ticket heavier than …

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HOEM  -Best Ice Cream Shops to Beat the Summer Heat!
Food

Best Ice Cream Shops to Beat the Summer Heat!

Puneet Sandhur  |  July 18, 2025

Summer in the city can be hot, but there’s no better way to beat the heat than with a scoop (or two) of ice cream. Whether you’re craving …

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HOEM  -Things to Do in Kensington Market & Chinatown
Food | Style & Culture | Toronto Living

Things to Do in Kensington Market & Chinatown

Riley Dagg  |  July 11, 2025

A Must-Visit Neighbourhood for Students in Toronto Summer in Toronto is the perfect time to explore the city’s many diverse neighbourhoods and communities. One of my favourite nearby …

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HOEM  -From Mumbai to Toronto: My Journey as an International Student
Community | Voices & Stories

From Mumbai to Toronto: My Journey as an International Student

Palash Sambre  |  July 4, 2025

Hey there! I’m Palash Sambre, currently studying Professional Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University (or TMU, as we call it). I’ll be starting my third year this fall, and …

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