Letterfromthe EDITOR
DearResidents,
AswestepintoAugust,wewanttotakeamomenttoexpress ourheartfeltgratitudetothoseofyouwhoaremovingoutthis month.Thankyouforbeingapartofourcommunityand contributingtothevibrantlifehereatCentennialPlace.Your presencehasenrichedourcommunity,andwewishyouallthe bestinyourfutureendeavors.Maythefriendshipsand memoriesyou’vemadeherestaywithyouforyearstocome.
Forthoseofyoustayingwithus,wehopeyou'rehavingan amazingsummer!Enjoythesunshine,explorethecity,and makethemostofthesebeautifuldays.Thisplatformservesas ahubforinformation,celebration,andcommunity engagement!Thismonth,we'recelebratingthevibrancyofthe seasonwithstoriesthatinspire,inform,andigniteyour passions.
Summeristheperfecttimetoengageinavarietyofactivities, andwe'vegotyoucoveredwithanarrayofoptions.Fromthe bestoutdoorfestivalsandcommunityeventstotipsfor creatingtheperfectpicnic,oursummeractivityguideensures youwon'tmissamomentoffun. Thankyouforbeinganintegralpartofourcommunity.
Wishingyouawonderfulmonthahead!
Bestwishes,
Diana Sanchez Residence Life Coordinator Dsanchez@studenthousing.com
Budgeting101
Asthenewacademicyearapproaches,managingyour financesbecomesmorecrucialthanever.Budgeting effectivelycanhelpyoumakethemostofyourmoney andreducefinancialstress.Herearesomepracticaltips tohelpyoustayontopofyourbudget:
Createabudgetplan
Startbylistingallyoursourcesofincome,includingparttimejobs,scholarships,andfinancialaid.Then,listyour expenses,suchasrent,groceries,transportation,and entertainment.Thiswillgiveyouaclearpictureofyour financialsituationandhelpyouallocateyourfundswisely.
TrackYourSpending
Keeparecordofeveryexpense,nomatterhowsmall.Use budgetingappsorasimplespreadsheettotrackyour spending.Thiswillhelpyouidentifyareaswhereyoucancut backandsave,ensuringyoustaywithinyourbudget.
UtilizeStudentDiscounts
Manyretailers,restaurants,andservicesofferdiscountsto students.AlwayscarryyourstudentIDandtake advantageoftheseofferstosavemoneyonessentialand non-essentialpurchases.
LimitEatingOut
Whileit’stemptingtograbfoodonthego,eatingoutcan quicklydrainyourbudget.Cookmealsathomeandpack lunchestosavesignificantly.Planningyourmealsahead canalsohelpyoumakehealthierandmorecost-effective choices.
Chicken Baked Quesadillas
Ingredients
ChickenFilling:
250g(8oz)chickenmince(orsubstitutewithbeef,turkey,pork,or lamb)
1tbsptomatopaste
1/3cupcornkernels(cannedorfrozen)
1/3cupblackbeans(canned,drained)
2tbspwater
Tacoseasoning(homemadeorstore-bought)
FortheQuesadillas:
4flourtortillas(20cm/8”wide)
11/4cupsshreddedcheese(cheddar,Colby,MontereyJack,or similar)
3tspoliveoil
1. AssembleQuesadillas:Spreadthechickenfillingononehalfofeach tortilla,topwithcheese,andfold.Placeonagreasedbakingtray,drizzle witholiveoil,andspreadevenly.
PreparetheFilling:Inanon-stickpan,cookchickenwithtacoseasoning, tomatopaste,corn,beans,andwateruntilthemixtureisjuicybutnot watery.Coolfor15minutes.
2. Bake:Preheatovento220°C(425°F).Bakequesadillasfor8minutes,flip, bakefor5minutes,flipagain,andbakeforanadditional2minutesor untilgoldenandcrispy.
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3. Serve:Cutintohalvesandserveimmediatelywithyourchoiceofdipping sauceslikesourcream,avocadosauce,orpicodegallo.
SCARBOROUGH Whattodo?
GuildPark&Gardens
GuildParkandGardensisapublicparkinthe ScarboroughdistrictofToronto,Ontario,Canada. Theparkwasformerlythesiteofanartistcolony andisnotableforitscollectionofrelicssaved fromthedemolitionofbuildingsprimarilyin downtownTorontoarrangedakintoancientruins
Arichassemblyofnatural,culturalandagriculturallandscapes, RougeNationalUrbanParkishometoamazingbiodiversity, someofthelastremainingworkingfarmsintheGreaterToronto Area,Carolinianecosystems,Toronto'sonlycampground,oneof theregion'slargestmarshes,unspoiledbeaches,amazing hikingopportunities,andhumanhistorydatingbackover10,000 years,includingsomeofCanada'soldestknownIndigenous sites.
ScarboroughBluffs
TheScarboroughBluffs,alsoknownasTheBluffs,isan escarpmentintheScarboroughdistrictofToronto, Ontario,Canada.Therearenineparksalongthebluffs, withBluffersParkbeingtheonlyonewithabeach.The Bluffsalsofeaturebreathtakingcliffs,diversewildlife,and scenicviewsofLakeOntario.Visitorscanenjoyactivities suchashiking,birdwatching,andphotography.
Movingoutcanbeabigtask,butwiththesesixtips,you canmaketheprocesssmootherandmoreefficient. Fromdonatingitemstopackingsmart,thesestrategies willhelpyoumanageyourmovewithease.
1.OrganizeandDeclutter
SortYourBelongings:Beforepacking,gothroughyouritemsand decidewhattokeep,donate,ordiscard.Thisreducesclutterand makespackingeasier.
LabelandPackSmart:Uselabelsandcolor-codedboxestostay organized.Packnon-essentialitemsfirstandkeepessentials accessible.
2.DonateItems
LocalCharities:Donategentlyusedclothing, householditems,andnon-perishablefoodtolocal charitieslikeGoodwillorSalvationArmy.
CommunityGroups:Checklocalcommunity boardsorsocialmediaforgroupsinneedof specificitems.
3.ThriftandResell
ThriftStores:Visitthriftstoresforaffordablefindsortodonate itemsyounolongerneed.
OnlineMarketplaces:UseplatformslikeFacebook MarketplaceorCraigslisttosellitemsorfindsecond-hand deals.
Thesetipswillhelpyoumanageyourmoveefficiently whilecontributingpositivelytoyourcommunity.Good luckwithyourmove!
4.SustainableMoving
Eco-FriendlyPacking:Userecycledboxesandpacking materials.Avoidsingle-useplasticsandconsider borrowingorrentingmovingsupplies.
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5.UtilityTransfers
NotifyProviders:Informyourutilityproviders(electricity, water,internet)aboutyourmove-outdateandarrangefor transfersorcancellations.
UpdateYourAddress:Changeyouraddresswithbanks, subscriptionservices,andimportantcontacts.
6.FinalClean-Up
CleantheSpace:Thoroughlycleanyouroldresidence,including sweepingandmopping.Removeallpersonalbelongings.
DocumenttheCondition:Takephotosoftheproperty’scondition foryourrecordsortoaddressanypotentialdisputes
Location:1408DundasStW,Toronto,ON
AllYouCanEat TORONTO Gyubee
Highlights:
Cuisine:JapaneseBBQ
Features:AYCEKoreanBBQwith awiderangeofmeats, vegetables,andtraditional Koreansides.Grillyourownfood atthetable.
WhyGo:Perfectforafun, interactivediningexperience withfriendsorfamily.
Copacabana
Location:1406DundasStW,Toronto,ON
Highlights:
Cuisine:BrazilianBBQ(Churrascaria)
Features:AYCEBraziliansteakhouse experiencewithacontinuousparade ofgrilledmeats,servedwithavariety ofsidesandsalads.
WhyGo:Idealformeatloverswho enjoyatraditionalBrazilianBBQ experience.
Location:Multiplelocationsacross Toronto
Highlights:
Cuisine:ChineseBuffet
Features:ExtensiveAYCEbuffetwith adiverseselectionofChinese dishes,includingsushi,dimsum, andhotentrees.
WhyGo:Greatforthosewhoenjoya widevarietyofoptionsinacasual diningsetting.
KoreanGrill House
Highlights:
Cuisine:KoreanBBQ
Features:AYCEKoreanBBQ witharangeofmeats, vegetables,andsides grilledatyourtable.
WhyGo:Idealforgroups whoenjoyinteractivedining andKoreanflavors.
