Money
The type of account at a bank that allows you to earn interest on the income you set aside
This store has two branches close by and is a college student's best friend
What is Dollarama?
The recommended food storage method that extends the shelf life of perishable items like veggies
What is refrigiration?
The recommended number of hours of sleep per night to support the overall well-being of uni students
What is 7-9 hours?
They are there for all things res-life and provide support to residents
What is a Community Advisor (CA)?
The Big 5 Canadian banks
What is RBC, TD Bank, Scotia Bank, BMO, CIBC
The place on campus where you thrift in exchange for nothing
What is the Free Store?
A practical tip to avoid impulse buying at the grocery store
What is grocery shopping?
The laundry setting you use when washing dark clothing to prevent color fading
What is cold water?
They help you out when your academic sequence is messy and you seek advice
What is Academic Advisors?
The money a landlord may require to cover potential damages before you move in
What is a Security Deposit?
Where to go on campus when money is low and you need (free) food/produce
What is the Food Bank?
Organizing your daily/weekly meals in advance to save time, reduce waste, and make healthier food choices
What is Meal Prepping/Planning
The place on campus where you can get a free LinkedIn profile picture taken
What is Career Corner?
They provide health services, offer counselling, and long wait times. Where are they located?
Minto Sports Centre
The recommended percentage of your income that you should allocate to savings and investments
What is 20%
This card grants you access to the entire city and Gatineau
What is U-pass?
A healthier alternative for a deep fryer that uses little to no oil and is allowed in residence
What is an Air Fryer?
This technique involves breaking study sessions into shorter, focused intervals followed by brief breaks
What is the Pomodoro technique?
This place on campus offers therapy dogs and calming lounges
What is the Wellness Centre?
The type of institution that offers higher interest rates on savings accounts than traditional banks
What is a Credit Union
This financial product offers cash rewards on purchases made with a card
What is Cashback credit card
This app allows you to buy bundles of food at a discounted price from stores and restaurants with food surplus
What is Too Good To Go
This university program makes it easier for you to find and get hired for jobs on campus
What is the Work-Study Program?
They have governance, provide 15+ services, and advocate for student rights
What is UOSU?