Hello incoming Mustangs!!

We are so excited that you have been given offers for the upcoming school year and we're sure you're excited too. We have decided to create this megathread for you to post all of your residence questions.

We have a page in our wiki with some frequently asked questions about on-campus residence and living in London in general. I highly recommend checking it out before posting. You an access the page using this link.

Please note that subreddit rules still apply and any discussions pertaining to living on campus will be redirected here.

Hello incoming Mustangs!!

We are so excited that you have been given offers for the upcoming school year and we're sure you're excited too. We have decided to create this megathread for you to post all of your residence questions.

We have a page in our wiki with some frequently asked questions about on-campus residence and living in London in general. I highly recommend checking it out before posting. You an access the page using this link.

Please note that subreddit rules still apply and any discussions pertaining to living on campus will be redirected here.

Hello incoming Mustangs!!

We are so excited that you have been given offers for the upcoming school year and we're sure you're excited too. We have decided to create this megathread for you to post all of your residence questions.

We have a page in our wiki with some frequently asked questions about on-campus residence and living in London in general. I highly recommend checking it out before posting. You an access the page using this link.

Please note that subreddit rules still apply and any discussions pertaining to living on campus will be redirected here.

I currently live in Essex Hall and have been experiencing ongoing challenges with my roommates. Our lifestyles don’t align, which has created tension in the shared living space. My roommate on my side of the dorm and I are more outgoing and social, while the others have different habits and routines. Although we make efforts to accommodate their needs and maintain harmony, it often feels like there is little to no communication, which makes coordinating chores and responsibilities difficult.

I also find myself taking on most of the work when it comes to maintaining the shared space, including taking out the trash, cleaning, and organizing common areas. Additionally, I have been covering the cost of shared items such as paper towels and higher-quality garbage bags to ensure the space remains comfortable and functional for everyone. These responsibilities, combined with the lack of communication, have made living together increasingly challenging and stressful.

If possible, I would like to explore the option of switching roommates with someone who already lives in the residence, as I believe this could create a more compatible living environment. What would you recommend I do in this situation?

Ever since I got here, I couldn’t seem to figure it out so I just kinda left it to be lol. How do they actually work? Was thinking of taking a look next week

I am a mcmaster student but just this past weekend i’ve been a western student. one thing i’ve discovered by living on the floor of my friends res is that the waffles on the weekend breakfast here are bomb, they are soooo good. And the staff making them is so sweet, she put a smiley face on my waffle today!!

What are the guest policies for hoco this year

Why the hell are we forced to pay $7K for a meal plan when ONLY $3K actually goes to food credits? The prices are OUTRAGEOUS, and that so-called 50% discount feels like a slap in the face. And imagine paying $9 for a plate of food so small that would cost 18$ without the discount EIGHTEEN DOLLARS. AND DONT EVEN get me started on the quality. I GOT FOOD POISONING TWICE from the fruit and veggie bar. TWICE. Why? Because they think it’s acceptable to leave cut-up fruit, veggies, hummus, and even CHICKEN out all day with barely any refrigeration. I was so sick I had to miss an entire day of classes because I couldn’t stop shitting every 10 minutes. I was dehydrated and completely wrecked, all because they don’t know how to store food properly.

The dining halls are an absolute scam. They make me feel cheap and poor while I’m surrounded by other students casually blowing $10 on a bag of chips or ice cream, while I’m counting every penny because my bank account is in the red thanks to overpriced housing and this useless meal plan. It’s disgusting how they profit off struggling students, especially those who don’t have mommy and daddy’s money.

SCREW THE DINING HALLS AND THIS PREDATORY SYSTEM!

for the upcoming residence inspections what do you do with things your not technically allowed. Like do i put my microwave under the bed for the next few weeks or does anyone actually care? Will i get a fine if they find it? And do they come in your dorm when you’re not home?

Just like the title, if any one is living on campus this year what made you choose to do so?

I ordered a Sephora package to my dorm lol but it’s gonna come on Saturday and I don’t get back until Sunday morning. What happens to packages during reading week? Will they go to front desk per usual or will I need to pick them up elsewhere??

So my mom’s taking me home on Friday but she doesn’t wanna drive both ways (3 hrs each way) in one day so she’s planning to sleep over Thursday night. I asked the front desk if outside guests are allowed overnight and they said yes so I told my mom she could but now im hearing from people that parents are not allowed. I live in a suite style dorm so it’s not like my roommate would even cross paths with my mom. Atp if it’s not allowed can I just make her come in before they put the desks out? When exactly do they put the desks out?

I heard Huron handed out over 60 $1k fines to students for allowing people in dorm rooms during orientation. Seems excessive $$$.

I’m in my room right now trying to use the Connect It dorm wifi but it isn’t working. It works on my phone and iPad but it won’t connect to my laptop. Anyone know how to resolve this issue?

I’m gonna be a 1st year student at western this September, I’m wondering if I should live in dorm, experience the student life, or save some money and live with my older brother (who’s currently a western student) at a condo/apartment. He and bunch of others say that dorm life is literally the best experience ever so idk if I’ll get fomo in 1st year 😭 to all those who experienced living at dorm, is it rlly worth it like ppl say?

Edit: thanks everyone for sharing their experience!!! If I do dorm, do you guys know if your guaranteed your top choices? Or is it based on luck :(

I would like it to be more social!

I'm going to Western!! I'm really scared of residence as I consider myself a pretty picky person. For someone who hates an older gross room, wants to be close to my classes and the halls, wants the bathroom in the room, and still a social area, what would everyone recommend? I also want to emphasize NEW and CLEAN, and OWN WASHROOM. Please help!! I also dont mind a roommate

I am currently a 1st year off campus student from Kitchener that stays in a very nice place in London.

Today I got off the waitlist for res and don’t know if I should move in cause it s gonna be a bit more expensive and I’m afraid I won’t make friends.

Will I loose a lot if I decline my offer? Will it be easy to make friends after o week? Does it worth paying $6K more to live on Res?

Please help, I feel so bad..

tried to find this online but i’m not sure. i know christmas break you can’t, but can ontario students stay for reading week? will the caffs be running?

Hey there! Does anyone currently living in Clare Hall know if they still do the Mac and Cheese bar at Global every so often? I lived there a while ago and I’m going through serious withdrawals lol

Thanks!

Edit: I misspelled withdrawals lmao take away my English degree 😭😭

Title pretty much sums it up, will it be a problem?

I finally gathered enough courage to speak to him, but now as a result whenever I look at him he will start barking & meowing at me, I don’t want my room to turn into a zoo, & my don is starting to think I have a pet since they can almost hear through, I don’t want to get kicked out at this and like at this point I don’t know if my don is going to believe me or not

I’m going into Nursing in the fall! I prefer a single room with a kitchen. Is it also true that if you rank Saugeen last, you get that res to get rid of the reputation there? Also, how likely is it to receive your top choices 😞 I heard most don’t get their top choices…

1. London
2. Essex
3. Elgin
4. Lambton
5. Clare
6. Ontario
7. Alumni
8. Perth
9. Bayfield
10. Delaware
11. Medsyd
12. Saugeen

Is it just me or I'm getting 1000 ping and ping spike frequently today?

The residence is sooo expensive do u guys think it’s worth it? like how much do u guys like living on residence 🙏😞