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Make living on campus part of your story

Living on campus is not only better for your education it’s more FUN than living anywhere else.

Living on campus has been a great experience for me. I love being so close to my classmates and friends. The activities that the Residents Assistants organize are a lot of fun and I think it’s great how tight the student community is here.

I was confident in my decision to live in CHOC after I saw the building in person for the first time. I was immediately impressed by how nice and high-quality the residence is. It's also great to live on campus so it takes no time at all to get to and from my classes (which means I can sleep in).

Both my parents and I wanted me to live on campus; since I was moving so far from home, it provided me the opportunities to make connections and get involved. Being surrounded by your peers, you get to know your classmates really well and you’re able to form deeper connections with the people around you.

I’m from Ontario so finding a place in Olds would have been a hassle. Living on campus is so much easier. Plus I won’t be living on KD and ramen (my mom is happy about that).

Being in the Animal Health Technologist program requires me to do surgery for extended periods of time. Living on campus means I don’t have to worry about getting home after dark.

I looked into living on campus because I had a friend who lived here, she loved the community, the friends she made, and the programs the RAs put on. Being in the townhouses, it’s really cool seeing people gather at a house and then be able to go out to the courtyard to hang out and play games.

I decided to live in CHOC because it would give me an opportunity to make friends and participate in school activities. The fact that all my friends live on campus means I get to visit them every day to eat breakfast, walk to class, or just catch up together.

Staying in campus housing, you learn what it’s like to live with other people, it helps you grow as a person, be more confident in who you are, and help you start to understand the world. I knew it’d be easier to adjust to the college life and atmosphere if I lived on campus.

I was surprised at how many opportunities there were for fun things to do. If I wasn’t living on campus, I probably wouldn’t have joined intramurals and ended up playing on teams with people on my floor. We had so much fun. I thought it was cool that residence has things like Anime nights and Dog therapy.

I decided to live on campus because I didn’t know anyone moving here - I wanted to make new friends. Living at CHOC is unreal, there’s always fun stuff going on in the lobby so you have tons of opportunities to connect with new people. I’m in the Brewmaster program and I’m close to my classmates, so we’re able to work on projects together and use the on-campus BrewLab.

My room is awesome, it’s spacious, quiet, and I have my own bathroom with a shower. I love living on campus because I’m so close to my classmates and friends, but sometimes I need to take a break and be alone to decompress. CHOC gives me the best of both worlds.

Living on campus is like living at your parents’ house, with freedom, but still the safety of living at home. A huge advantage of living on campus that I’ve noticed is being able to get to class even when there is bad weather or roads. The weather here is harsh and I don’t want to be outdoors any more than needed, so being right outside my classes minimizes that.

Want to have the best year of your life?

Don’t miss out on anything by living on campus. We host all kinds of fun events, including a residents appreciation event, group painting nights, anime nights, therapy dogs, crafts, games and contests. Whatever you love doing, you can do it while living on campus.

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Do more with friends

College housing provides a supportive community where you create friendships that last well beyond your time at college.

  • Attend lectures, study, and relax with classmates
  • Catch up with peers over dinner
  • Grab popcorn and watch netflix with friends

Have fun new experiences

Campus living is a fun way to meet new people and try new things in a safe and supported environment.

  • Show your Olds College pride by showing up for home games
  • Join an intramural team
  • Participate in Campus Housing events with your new friends

Resident Assistants that really care about you

We employ a group of Olds College students to come and live on campus as your resident assistant or RA. An RA is a student like you, usually in their second or third year.

  • Get advice on school from your friendly RA’s
  • RA’s are there to help you solve problems
  • Not sure about something? Ask an RA first

Easily transition to independent living

One of the best things about living on campus is that you’ll have the constant support of the Campus Housing staff and your fellow students.

  • Our team can help you create a study-life balance
  • Live on your own but have a built in support system
  • Enjoy an in-house social network of your peers with a multitude of activity options
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Academic Support

Living on campus ensures that you get access to academic support, when and if it’s needed. Our academic support will help you stay on track with your studies, as it’s important to us that you live in an environment that is best geared towards your success.
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Student Wellness Support

We know that coming to college and adjusting to a new environment can sometimes be challenging. We encourage you to access the free on-campus counseling and wellness services if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
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Independent Living Support

At Campus Housing we can help you with living independently! Need help learning to do laundry, make doctor appointments, manage a budget, get along with roommates, organize your time, deal with a break up? We would love to help you, please reach out to any member of the CHOC team.

Living on campus promotes academic achievement

School pride is important to your fellow students at Olds College. Supporting the Broncos, whether in hockey, basketball, soccer, or any other sporting competition is encouraged. When there’s any kind of social event in residence or if it’s something taking place at the college we hope that you to join in. We want you to be excited about where you live, where you go to school and that you live on campus.

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Go Broncos!

School pride is important to your fellow students at Olds College. Supporting the Broncos, whether in hockey, basketball, soccer, or any other sporting competition is encouraged. When there’s any kind of social event in residence or if it’s something taking place at the college we hope that you to join in. We want you to be excited about where you live, where you go to school and that you live on campus.

“Living in residence has been such a fun experience. I love living so close to my friends and it has honestly strengthened my friendships and makes living away from home a lot easier. Davis, my RA, is the most down-to-earth, kind, welcoming guy. His door is always open for anything we need.”

Mark, Sports Management Student

“Living in residence is such a blast! I’ve made amazing friendships and connections in the Horticulture industry. There are so many fun events to attend in the evenings!”

Amy, Horticulture Student

“Living in residence is an experience I won’t ever forget. The atmosphere is so inviting and there is so many people to get to know within the community. Going to school at Olds College is way more fun while living here!”

Delanie, Agricultural Management Student

“Living in residence is a great opportunity for us to live and study beside people we will be working with for the rest of our brewing careers. Community is very important in our industry and residence has helped us strengthen that community.”

Kody, Brewmaster Student

“Residence is very convenient for ease of access to the cafeteria and the rooms are comfortable.”

Jason, Brewmaster Student

“I love Olds College and I love living on campus. It makes me feel responsible while I am still having fun. My RA is very out-going and nice. We get along really well and he is very easy to talk to. I don’t only consider him an RA but s my friend as well”

Jayna, Sports Management Student

“Living in residence has been a great experience. Getting to meet people and growing in those friendships that I know will last a lifetime has been a blast!”

Hanna, Equine Science Student

“I love living in residence because it has such a great atmosphere. I have made some amazing life-long friends and I love all the fun I have during evening programs.”

Sydney, Horticulture Student

“My RA is very responsible and organized, he is enthusiastic and always wants the students on my floor to have a good time.”

John, Agriculture Management Student

“My residence experience has been great so far. It’s like home away from home and helps reduce the stress of school. I love the ping pong table and board games.”

Katharine, Land & Water Management Student

“I live on a fun floor!”

Kodi, Agriculture Mechanic Student

“I like living in residence because I don’t have to commute to school!”

Alex, Brewmaster Student

“It is great having a bunch of facilities to relax and study, like the boardrooms and especially the BrewLab!”

Travis, Brewmaster Student

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