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  1. Hi all, I'm a Western alumnus and here are my views if you're looking for the best off-campus housing coming from someone who's lived all over the map (4 different locations in 4 years): - Don't even look at places near the University Gates, east of campus, close to Richmond St., most of the accommodations here are expensive, old, and on terrible parts of bus routes far from any grocery store. This is also where a large majority of the undergraduate student ghetto is located, one of my worst years at Western living in this location. - Downtown London is generally ok and a bit more affordable if you're willing to put up with a bus commute that can take anywhere from 15 - 30 mins depending on traffic and the trains that literally pass right through the downtown core. There is one so-so grocery store called Valu-mart close by but I never found their selection nor prices to be noteworthy. The main reason why so many students also live in this area is the proximity to the 'Richmond Row' bars and nightlife. - The best location and one I most enjoyed was the area south of campus off Western Rd. where a large contingency of graduate students reside (Platt's Lane Estates) or even a bit further south where Western Rd. turns in Wharncliffe. The rent in this area is affordable, it's on IMO the most convenient bus route (#2) which is a 5-10min max bus ride to the core of campus or downtown. There is also a shopping mall called Cherry Hill Village close by within walking distance with a 24hour grocery store that has a reasonable selection and prices. - Another popular location north of campus, that I never lived, near Masonville Mall is a very middle and upper-class area and I have friends who loved living here too because of the proximity to a bunch of amenities and the second largest shopping mall in London. The only thing I can comment on, is that the buses are not as frequent and usually packed like sardines. If anyone has anymore questions, feel free to message me.
  2. Long time lurker, I just got my letter in the mail today in Ottawa, got CGS-M! Hopefully the transfer process to US isn't too complicated, and I hope my new school will give me extra $$ for getting this award
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