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Housing & Student Residence

International Students have a variety of accommodation options in Simcoe County, which include:

Homestay

Georgian College and Lakehead University partner with Canada Homestay Network Inc. to provide students with the best Homestay experience possible. Based on the information provided on your application form, students are carefully matched to a caring host family who will provide a private bedroom, food for three meals per day and internet access. Homestay is a great way to immerse yourself in Canadian culture and experience Canadian life in a family setting. It offers a lot of opportunity to practise English and improve your language skills. The host family provides a variety of nutritional, well-balanced meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) every day — including weekends. For more information on Homestay please visit the Canada Homestay Network website or get more information on the Lakehead University Homestay website.

Shared Homestay

 The student shares a kitchen with the Homestay host. The student buys, prepares and cleans up after his or her own meals. The Homestay host helps the student become familiar with the kitchen, explaining use of equipment as well as where to find grocery stores and cooking supplies. For more information on Homestay please visit the Canada Homestay Network website or get more information on the Lakehead University Homestay website.

Privately-run, on-campus residences

Residence offers everything you need to make your study experience fun and safe. 
 Georgian College
Your residence fees provide you with a comprehensive accommodation package.  When you live in residence, your fees cover your accommodation costs, internet, local phone service, all utilities, furnishings, appliances, etc. Parking and/or a purchased meal plan are available with an additional fee.   
Lakehead University
Lakehead University Orillia offers all students convenience, safety, and a fun and friendly community in our on-campus Residence Life program. Our modern, convenient and comfortable residence rooms are located steps from your classrooms and provide single-living accommodation, internet, local phone service, utilities, furnishings, appliances, and much more. They will provide you with housing choices, meal plans/options and a variety of other services.

 Off-campus residences (rentals)

 If you chose to live off campus, there are a lot of rental options available to you. International students can rent a room, a separate apartment or a basement in the house. There are popular online sources where students can find off-campus rental options. The most popular web resources are: Kijiji and Home Sweet Home. Lakehead University also hosts an off-campus housing list.