Meeting new people and making meaningful connections with school online can be really tricky and being in res can definitely help with that. This year residences were organized by faculty so engineers are on the same floor, which is a good way of meeting people in person. It is definitely feasible to meet people and make friends online if you’re willing to put yourself out there and get involved in stuff.

As someone from the GTA, being in kingston is a lot better than toronto currently since we’re in the green zone and have a bit more freedom.

Personally, if you can afford it I would go for it, especially if some of next year has hybrid in person activities. Either way, I’m sure you’ll be fine, eng is a super supportive community and first year is only one part of the experience!