The 411
Best place to live:
On campus, the Les Prince and Mary Keyes residences are the most sought-after. Near campus, there are many beautiful student houses on Sterling, Forsyth, and other streets cutting through Westdale.
Best place for a nap:
Probably the new “Refresh Nap Lounge” in the student centre. I haven’t tried it, but it looks supremely comfortable.
Best cheap lunch:
If you’re looking to grab something on the way to class, Union Market is the place to go. The bagels run out quickly, so I’d recommend going earlier than later.
Best hangover breakfast:
Close to campus, Paisley Coffeehouse in Westdale. They have homemade desserts, sandwiches, paninis, quiches and more.
Best bar for hanging out:
Snooty Fox, in Westdale, is known to students as “Snooty’s”
Best food on campus:
The crepes at the Grind are spectacular
Best place to study:
I love L.R. Wilson. It’s not a library, so students won’t be stewing in silence. But the building is bright, and the modern design and architecture inspires productivity.
Weirdest tradition:
I’m not sure whether it’s a tradition or it was just a one-time thing some upper-year students did a few years ago, but sleeping in the middle of the Cootes Paradise forest
Best campus event:
The MSU’s “Tinder Tales” comedy night at TwelvEighty was hilarious. Our student union also hosts big-name performers throughout the year. Last year, Post Malone performed during our frosh week.
Best live music venue:
FirstOntario Centre