[{"title":"Prepare your home for the Holiday Shutdown","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Written by Mary Ann Tierney ","published_date":"2024-11-07","teaser":"Are you an incoming or outgoing exchange student for this upcoming winter term? Maybe you are already a student living in Kingston planning to go home for the holidays, this information is for you. ","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2021-12\/winter%20home.jpeg?h=84071268\u0026itok=D92boGFq","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/prepare-your-home-holiday-shutdown","stickied":"1"},{"title":"What challenges have you faced while living Off-Campus, and how did you overcome them?","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"","published_date":"2024-10-15","teaser":"Living off-campus at Queen\u2019s University presents a unique set of challenges and learning opportunities for students. ","article_category":"The Off-Campus Chronicles","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2024-10\/kanhaiya-sharma-_HdRQWJ-Pt8-unsplash.jpg?h=8f74817f\u0026itok=OrbaoyfM","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/what-challenges-have-you-faced-while-living-campus-and-how-did-you-overcome-them-0","stickied":"1"},{"title":"Starting Your Housing Search","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Written by Mary Ann Tierney ","published_date":"2024-10-23","teaser":"\u0026quot;When do I start my housing search for next year?\u0026quot;  A common question being asked by many students across Queen\u0026#039;s University right now. Let\u0026#039;s talk about some of the common misconceptions and better understand the Kingston rental market.","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2021-10\/Friends_0.jpg?h=9adc295a\u0026itok=4BqwkpXi","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/starting-your-housing-search","stickied":"0"},{"title":"What advice would you give to your past self re: living Off-Campus or searching for Off-Campus properties etc?","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Queen\u0026#039;s student","published_date":"2024-10-08","teaser":"Moving to off-campus living in Kingston comes with many lessons and adventures. Reflecting on my own experiences, here\u2019s the advice I would give to my past self about navigating off-campus living and the search for the right property:","article_category":"The Off-Campus Chronicles","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2024-10\/kelly-sikkema-2DVtsnbpkYk-unsplash.jpg?h=d2ae59a1\u0026itok=JcKjQPmp","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/what-advice-would-you-give-your-past-self-re-living-campus-or-searching-campus-properties-etc","stickied":"0"},{"title":"NOW HIRING!","short_title":"","subtitle":"Join the Off-Campus Living Advisor Team at Queen\u0026#039;s University","byline":"Off-Campus Living Advisor","published_date":"2024-09-27","teaser":"Help empower Off-Campus students! As students transition from campus life to living off-campus, they often face unique challenges in navigating the rental market.","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2024-09\/naassom-azevedo-Q_Sei-TqSlc-unsplash_0.jpg?h=1d086402\u0026itok=HnbKHgLb","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/now-hiring","stickied":"0"},{"title":"What challenges have you faced while living Off-Campus, and how did you overcome them?","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Queen\u0026#039;s student ","published_date":"2024-09-16","teaser":"Living off-campus while attending Queen\u2019s University presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. ","article_category":"The Off-Campus Chronicles","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2024-09\/pexels-suzyhazelwood-1122865.jpg?h=7c284436\u0026itok=pF3RK1v0","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/what-challenges-have-you-faced-while-living-campus-and-how-did-you-overcome-them","stickied":"0"},{"title":"University District Safety Initiative","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Written by OCLA office","published_date":"2024-08-28","teaser":"The University District Safety Initiative is in effect from: THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 at 11:59 PM to MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 09 at 11:59 PM \u200a \u200a Historically, Kingston has struggled with recurring unsanctioned street parties that have drawn thousands of people to the University District.","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/university-district-safety-initiative","stickied":"0"},{"title":"Housing Resource Fair","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Written by Mary Ann Tierney ","published_date":"2024-08-22","teaser":"All Queen\u0026#039;s University students are welcome to come to this free event! Meet with local property management companies and landlords, Off-Campus resources for you, and other students looking for housemates. Students, all you have to do is show up with questions to ask!","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2024-09\/Copy%20of%20Housing%20Resource%20Fair.png?h=e640aaf4\u0026itok=2-MU_KAS","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/housing-resource-fair","stickied":"0"},{"title":"Be Prepared For Your Move In","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Written by Mary Ann Tierney ","published_date":"2024-08-07","teaser":"Steps to take to ensure a smooth move in and to protect yourself while moving into your off-campus rental this fall. ","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2023-08\/Move%20in%20dog.jpg?h=fee4874d\u0026itok=CRlj1fCB","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/be-prepared-your-move","stickied":"0"},{"title":"Seeking Guidance For Your Exchange?","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"Written by Mary Ann Tierney ","published_date":"2024-07-29","teaser":"It can take a lot of effort, energy, and time to scour the internet to try to find accommodations. Staying persistent, consistent, and searching broadly will increase the likelihood of your success.","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2022-06\/Boxes.png?h=ff26cafb\u0026itok=n1_IRlAl","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/seeking-guidance-your-exchange","stickied":"0"}]