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Student Rentals Near Ontario Tech University

Feel right at home with Foundry 1805’s student rentals. Oshawa is a great place to live and study since it’s home to Ontario Tech University, which is an industry-focused educational institution that offers a wide variety of undergraduate programs. If you’re planning to enroll here, make sure to snap up one of the very best Ontario Tech University residence for students, Foundry 1805.

With our off-campus student housing program, you’ll get to enjoy more independence, freedom, privacy, and space compared to living in traditional dorms. We are just 210 meters away from campus, so you can get to class on time, even if you wake up a little late!

Our Ontario Tech Residence Floor Plans

We know that students have different needs, which is why we offer different floor plans to make your off-campus student apartment the right fit. Whether you’re looking for a place to call your own, want a space to share with other people, or need a cost-effective option, you’ll find it here at Foundry 1805’s Ontario Tech student rentals.

Explore our multiple floor plans and see which student housing plan is the best option for your needs, lifestyle, and budget.

Our Student Housing Amenities

Foundry 1805’s student rentals offer the best amenities available in an off-campus housing environment. Each unit comes fully furnished with free WiFi, spacious bedroom and common areas, in-suite storage, and air conditioning so you can settle in as soon as you arrive.

Master your cooking skills at our bright and airy kitchens, all equipped with sleek appliances and granite countertops, and do a load of wash in our laundry area.

Feel safe and protected in our student rentals with our elevator access and secured entry. If something comes up, we have a 24/7 emergency line and an on-site maintenance and office team to help you out.

With our all-inclusive off-campus student rentals, you also don’t have to worry about gas, electricity, and water bills.

Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Oshawa

We believe that there is more to university life than studying and attending classes. With Foundry 1805’s convenient location, you have quick access to everything you need in Oshawa. If you’re a nature lover, you can visit nearby wildlife reserves, parks, and walking trails. You can also run through the gamut of local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores, or go to downtown Toronto, which is just a 30-minute drive away during off-peak hours.

Get to Know Foundry 1805 in Real Life

Want to know more about our student rentals? Visit the gallery or check out this video to know what it’s like to live at Foundry 1805. Or better yet, schedule a tour today to find the student apartment that’s right for you.

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Student Housing Near Durham College

Durham College is known for its highly-employable programs and well-respected faculty. Choosing which Durham College residence to live in is a big decision that should be made with the utmost consideration. At Foundry 1805, you’ll have everything you need to have a memorable and satisfying university life. Whether you’re a freshman looking for a private room or an older student who wants to transition to Durham College off-campus housing, you can find what you need in our rooms for rent.

Our Durham College Student Housing Floor Plans

Foundry 1805 offers student housing units with different floor plans so you can enjoy a space that will meet your needs, lifestyle, and budget. Do you prefer to live on your own, or would you like some company at all times? Whatever your off campus housing preference is, we’ve got you covered. Check out our floor plan layouts and find the right space for your university life here at Oshawa.

Our Amenities

Foundry 1805 is like a breath of fresh air in student apartment living. We are more than just a place to study and sleep. With our spacious interiors and top-of-the-line amenities, you’ll get modern conveniences that will make a huge difference in your day-to-day routine.

Make the most out of your university years with our amenities. Our study rooms are great for catching up on homework or pulling an all-nighter before your exams. Our common areas are perfect for establishing connections with fellow students.

You get a lot of space in your own bedroom and in-suite storage. You can also cook your own food at our kitchens equipped with granite countertops and updated appliances. Feel extra safe with your own elevator access and secured entrance.

Discover the Best of Oshawa

University life can be stressful, especially if you’re enrolled in a lot of classes. Foundry’s student housing location gives you quick access to numerous entertainment options so you can take a break from academic pressures. We are minutes away from restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores, so you have a variety of options for relaxing after class.

If you’re looking for Durham College rooms for rent, we provide a hassle-free student housing facility so you can focus more on the things that matter the most. Prepare for a successful professional career and make new friends at Foundry 1805. With our off-campus housing accommodations, you get to develop real-world skills, become a well-rounded person, and achieve your full potential.

Browse through our gallery or take a virtual tour to see what student life is like at our Durham College housing. Or better yet, book a tour and see our rooms for rent in real life.

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How to Stop Being Late to Classes

Although you may find that no one says anything to you if you arrive late to class, it’s certainly not a good habit. Even if there are no direct consequences, it can be embarrassing to become known as the student who always arrives late. Plus, it’s difficult to break such a habit later in life, which could make it challenging for you to maintain a professional image when you start your career. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to stop being late to classes entirely.

1. Sleep Enough

You’ll never want to get up early for your morning classes if you’re lacking sleep. The solution is to set a bedtime that will give you enough sleep to function the next day. You may need to turn down some invitations or return home earlier from events, but this should be worthwhile when you consider that you’ll get to take full advantage of your education. Not only will you make it to class on time, you’ll be able to focus, remember information, and even gain more enjoyment from your classes.

If there are nights when it’s impossible for you to get enough sleep (perhaps there was an event you couldn’t miss that kept you up late), take a nap during the day to catch up on sleep. You may like to take a nap right before your afternoon class to refresh your mind — just make sure you wake up in time.

2. Create a Morning Routine

Another way to make getting up easier is to incentivize yourself to leave your bed behind. Add activities to your morning routine that wake you up in a pleasant way, such as a series of stretches, a five-minute meditation, a tasty breakfast, or your favourite hot beverage.

3. Aim to Leave Earlier Than Necessary

If you know it takes you 15 minutes to get to class, aim to leave your apartment about half an hour before class starts. This just means doing everything you need to do to prepare for your class 15 minutes earlier. You should find you arrive at least a few minutes early, which will give you time to relax and chat with your most organized classmates.

4. Attend Classes with a Friend

Arrange to go to each of your classes with a friend. That way, you’ll be letting someone else down as well as yourself if you’re late — most people feel much worse about being late if they know someone is waiting for them. You could even have breakfast with your friend (or lunch, if it’s an afternoon class) or you could meet the evening before to remind each other not to stay up too late. Just make sure you don’t choose to attend a class with someone who’s unreliable.

Another way to stop being late to classes is to live near campus. To save money, search for shared accommodation. Oshawa students can share a suite but have a private or semi-private bedroom at Foundry 1805. Since our student housing is just steps away from both Ontario Tech University and Durham College’s North Oshawa campus, you’ll never have an excuse to be late to class again. Apply now for an immediate move-in.

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12 of the Best Apps for University Students

Your phone is a valuable tool in your everyday life — it can even enhance your university experience. There are apps you can use to assist you in all aspects of your studies, including to prepare for tests, become more organized, and collaborate with other students. The following apps, in particular, stand out as the most useful.

1. Quizlet

Flashcards are a great way to learn key facts and test yourself before an exam. Quizlet makes practising with flashcards fun through its gamification. You can also share the decks you create with other users, which is great if you have a study group for a particular class.

2. AnkiMobile Flashcards

Instead of Quizlet, you may like to use AnkiMobile Flashcards. It’s less well known but growing in popularity. The app is ideal for learning all types of material, as you can add images and audio clips to the cards and even write mathematical equations.

3. Blackboard

Many universities use Blackboard for both their in-person and virtual classes. It’s useful for tasks like reading the requirements for your assignments, completing tests, submitting papers, and checking your grades.

4. Canvas Student

The most common alternative to Blackboard is Canvas Student, which has mostly the same functions. The one you should download will depend on what your school has decided to use.

5. Google Calendar

You may never have needed a calendar at high school, but you’ll find it much more difficult to remember everything without one at university. You can use Google Calendar to create a schedule with your classes, study time, and other commitments. Additionally, you can use it to make sure you don’t forget any due dates and share your availability with others.

6. Mendeley

As you progress through university, you’ll find that you need a reference manager. Mendeley is a great choice, as it has many useful features. For instance, you can generate citations and references in the style your school uses and annotate PDFs.

7. Evernote

To save more than just references, you may benefit from an app like Evernote. It can help you stay organized by giving you a place to bookmark webpages, create to-do lists, and save pictures of documents and diagrams using your phone’s camera.

8. MindMeister

If you like to make notes in a visual form, MindMeister is a great app to have. You can use the tool to create mind maps for papers, projects, and the notes you take in class.

9. Duolingo

If you’re taking any language classes, you’ll find Duolingo invaluable for extra practise. It’s worth using the app on a daily basis to keep reminding yourself of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and more.

10. Google Drive

You’ll never suffer the terror that comes with realizing that you’ve lost hours’ worth of work when you save all your assignments in Google Drive. As well as being useful for free cloud storage, it makes sharing documents with other students extra easy, such as when you’re collaborating on a group project or you want to compare notes after class.

11. MyLifeOrganized

At times, university can feel overwhelming, such as when you have a particularly large project to tackle or a lot of homework to finish. MyLifeOrganized helps you split big projects down into small tasks and organize everything on your to-do list in order of priority.

12. Your University’s App

It’s worth having your university’s app. Features tend to include a map of campus, upcoming events, and news.
Many students also use apps to find alternative accommodation to living on campus. There’s no need to look any further for off-campus OTU residence: you can live at Foundry 1805. You’ll have everything you need on site, including study rooms, parking, and free WiFi. Sign a lease now to secure the floor plan you want with early bird pricing.

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7 Ways College Is Different from High School

Everyone knows that college is completely different from high school, but you may be unaware about exactly how the two vary. Learning about the differences can help you prepare for the change.

1. Hours in Class

At high school, you have back-to-back classes throughout the day. This results in about six hours of classes a day, 30 hours a week. In contrast, you’ll only take around 12 to 16 hours of classes a week at college. Plus, there could be long gaps between classes, especially if you take some classes at night.

2. Style of Teaching

Teachers give classes at high school. They often write down information for students to copy into their notebooks and may work on activities with you during class. The lectures at college are completely different: they’re given by professors or graduate assistants and only provide you with key information about the topic. You’ll need to be taking notes throughout the lecture. There may also be opportunities to join in discussions or answer questions, but this depends on the professor.

3. Class Sizes

The maximum class size at high school is about 30. At college, class sizes depend on what school you attend and what classes you take, but they can be anywhere from 20 students to a couple hundred.

4. Homework Requirements

You receive regular homework at high school and your teachers are always checking your progress. Homework tends to be task based, with no more than about two hours of reading. At college, your professors may assign readings and other tasks or you may need to rely on the course syllabus to find out what you need to do. You’ll be required to study about two or three hours in your own time for every one hour of class — and you’ll likely struggle to understand lectures if you fall behind schedule.

5. Self-Management

At high school, there’s always someone checking that you’re on track and making note of your attendance. Teachers and school administrators will reach out to you or your parents if you seem to be struggling or falling behind.
At college, managing your time is up to you. Depending on the class size, your professors may be unaware if you skip class — and they definitely won’t know if you’re on track to submit a project or paper on time. If you’re finding a class difficult, it’s up to you to pay the professor a visit during office hours. For academic skills, you can receive additional support from student services.

6. Tests

Regular tests at high school check your knowledge and reveal gaps in your understanding. If you fail a test, you can usually retake it without any negative consequences. Tests are far less frequent at college — each class may have just two or three per semester. This means that tests cover a much larger range of topics and you’ll need to prepare sufficiently to gain a good grade. It’s also rare that you’ll have the chance to do a makeup test.

7. What You’re Graded On

High school assesses your understanding of material and your ability to solve similar problems to those you covered in class. You may also receive a higher grade if your teacher knows that you put in a large amount of effort for a subject you find difficult, or you could have the chance to gain extra credit to improve your grade. At college, professors grade on your ability to apply your knowledge to new problems or situations. Tests can contribute considerably to your grade and there tend to be few opportunities to gain extra credit.

Another major difference between high school and college is that you’ll be living away from home, which means you’ll be responsible for finding your own housing. Foundry 1805 is a great alternative to Durham College residence. You’ll receive a spacious suite, fully furnished and with plenty of storage. Our student housing is just steps from North Oshawa campus and has great onsite amenities, including study rooms, a large parking lot, and laundry facilities. Sign a lease now to benefit from our early bird pricing.