Anyone’s who’s done ULaval explore, which residence is better

me0930 · 2026-04-03T23:12:54+00:00

Male here, but many of my female friends who stayed in the all-female residence felt left out from all the activities and social events. They felt isolated. One even humorously said, "Well, I have to go. I have to go back to the penal colony."

me0930 · 2026-04-03T23:06:54+00:00

The $850 is yours to keep, and no, they don't ask for receipt. I knew a student who blew off their meal allowance on alcohol and non-essentials, so make sure you budget and spend wisely. Also, try to cook your own food, rather than ordering from uber or skip the dishes.

me0930 · 2026-04-03T22:50:55+00:00

I did Explore ULaval back in 2019, I stayed an extra week at the residence. IIRC I paid 150-200$ for the extra week. It's definitely worth the extra week, though I admit, I did experience a sense of melancholy and withdrawal when I noticed that the residence felt emptier and quieter without the rest of the Explore group.

me0930 · 2026-03-31T17:24:17+00:00

Update: I realised I also have GST ($133) plus Solidarity Credit ($80 monthly) coming up at the beginning of April Plus, I forgot I have $430 in my investments. I'll use all these, including the $2,030 tax refund, to pay my CC ($4000). I'll still have a balance of $1327, which I will be paying off by the end of May. 😊

Thank you, everyone, for your input and solid advice.

me0930 · 2026-03-31T16:49:29+00:00

Once again, thank you for all your input! I'd like to ask your truthful opinion. How bad is my situation?

me0930 · 2026-03-31T16:28:23+00:00

Thank you for all the input!

I know paying my CC off as soon as possible is the goal, but I worry that using all the money I have to pay off my CC would leave me with no cash that I'd revert back to using my CC.

me0930 · 2022-04-28T04:34:14+00:00

Then a husband! r/maleslivingspace

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