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DearResidents,
Marchishere,andwithitcomesthe steadyrhythmofmid-semesterlife.
Octobereditionofour ectnewsletter! andtheleavesbeginto rbringsafreshsenseof ommunity.Thismonthis bes,festivefun,and ofyourstudiesas oach.
Betweenclasses,projects,and commitments,thisisagreattimeto refocusandfindbalanceinyourroutine.
Astheseasonsbegintoshift,letthis monthbearemindertoresetwhere needed—whetherthat’srefreshingyour studyspace,settingnewgoals,orsimply takingamomenttorecharge.
you’llfindseasonal weeninspo,studytips, pyoumakethemostof ad. njoyeverythingwe’veput stoafun,productive,and
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Keepsupportingoneanotherand celebratingtheprogressyou’vemadeso far. Wishingyouaproductiveandpositive March.
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THISISMATHILDE!
Meet one of our vibrant Campus One residents! Currently studying criminology at Université de Montréal, she is still discovering exactly where her academic journey will take her — and embracing every part of the process. Curious, driven, and open-minded, she finds criminology both fascinating and meaningful, enjoying how it challenges her to think critically about society and human behavior. Living in Montreal has made her university experience even richer, thanks to the city’s lively atmosphere, diverse culture, and incredibly student-friendly environment. She loves how there’s always something happening around the city, whether it’s festivals, cafés, study spots, or spontaneous adventures with friends — making Montrealfeellikehomeawayfromhome.
WHATSHEDO?
Outside of academics, she believes strongly in balance andstayingactive.She’sbeenexploringdifferentwaysto keep moving, from gym workouts and swimming to running around the city — always finding new ways to stay energized. Recently, she even discovered axe throwing (yes, axe throwing!), which she highly recommendsasafunstressrelieverduringmidtermand finalsseason �� Whenshe’snottryingnewactivities,she lovesspendingtimewithfriends,especiallyiceskatingat Esplanade Tranquille, creating memories that make student life so special. For her, university is about more than just classes it’s about personal growth, building friendships, taking care of your well-being, and fully experiencingeverythingthecityhastooffer.
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dent Staff are the heart of Campus 1 MTL. organizing events to supporting residents ating a welcoming environment, they work every day to make our residence feel like This month, we’re proud to celebrate their ation, leadership, and positive impact on mmunity. Make sure to thank our staff for all their hard work!
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PLACES TO MONT
MontOrford
110 km away - 75 min in car
A peaceful resort located in a national park, perfect for nature lovers.
MontSut
130 km away - 90 Forested slop popular terrain fo skiing.
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MontSaint-Sauveur
60 km away - 45 min in car
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MontBromont
85 km away - 60 min in car
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St.Patrick’sDay inMontreal
WhatisSt.Patrick’sDay?
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated every year on March 17th in honor ofSaintPatrick,thepatronsaintofIreland.Theholidaybeganasa religious feast day but has grown into a global celebration of Irish culture,featuringparades,music,dancing,andlotsofgreenattire. People often wear shamrocks and enjoy traditional Irish foods and drinks, while major cities around the world light up landmarks in greentomarktheoccasion.
WheretocelebrateitinMontreal?
StPatrick’sDayParade
HeadtodowntownMontrealfortheSt.
Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the city’s biggest annual celebrations, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, and plenty of green spirit. The free parade runsalongDeMaisonneuveBoulevard and draws thousands of spectators eachyear.
ManypubsandrestaurantsofferspecialSt.Patrick’sDaymenus, livemusic,andthemeddrinksthroughouttheweekend
Hurley'sIrishPub
Hurley's Irish Pub is a popular choiceforSt.Patrick’sfestivities.
1225 Crescent St, Montréal, QC H3G2B1
McKibbin’s
McKibbin’s is another flagship Irish pub withgreatdrinksandcrowdenergy.
3515 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, Montreal, QCH2X2T6
TheOldDublinPub&Restaurant GofortraditionalIrishfoodandpints.
636CathcartSt,Montréal,QCH3B9A9
1210PeelSt,Montréal,QCH3B2T6 McLean’sPub
Great pub atmosphere close to the heartofthefestivities
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
InternationalWomen’sDay, celebratedeveryMarch8th,beganin theearly1900sasapolitical movementrootedinlabouractivism andwomen’ssuffrage.Thefirstwidely recognizedWomen’sDaywas organizedin1909intheUnitedStates, andby1911themovementhadspread acrossEuropethroughralliesand demonstrations.
Whatstartedasprotestsforfair wages,safeworkingconditions,and votingrightsgraduallybecamea globaldaytobothcelebratewomen’s achievementsandcontinue advocatingforgenderequality.
AftertheUnitedNationsdeclared1975 InternationalWomen’sYear,Montréal beganmarkingthedaywithorganized marches,panels,andcommunity eventsfocusedonpayequity, reproductiverights,andsystemic inequality.Groupssuchasthe FédérationdesfemmesduQuébec alsohelpedestablishMarch8thasan annualdayofpublicaction.
RAMADAN
Fasting
Muslimsobservingtheholymonthof Ramadandon’teatordrinkfrombefore sunupuntilaftersundown.Theday beginswithapre-dawnmealcalled Suhoorandendswithamealcalled Iftartobreakthefast.Iftartypically beginswithadateandaglassofwater.
Charity & Commun
AmajoremphasisofRamadanischarity.Muslimsare encouragedtosupportpeopleinneedbydonatingmoney, food,andtimetowardsvolunteering.Thissimultaneously helpspeoplewhilefosteringastrongersenseofcommunity.
Reflection & Renewal
Ramadanisatimeforreflectionandrenewal. Muslims trytopracticemoremindfulnessandgratitude.Partof fastingisrealizinghowcrucialfoodandwaterisandwhata privilegeitistoconstantlyhaveaccessiblenourishment.
FAST FACTS
TheIslamic calendarisbased onthelunaryear, andRamadanis theninthmonth. Ramadanmoves throughoutthe entireGregorian yearina33year cycle.
Fastingduring Ramadanhas provenhealth benefits.
Whilerare,it’s possibletohave twoRamadansin oneGregorian year.
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