A Year in the Life Published on April 29, 2019 Unless you’re one of those fearless types, you’re probably feeling a little nervous about coming to university. Moving away from home and taking that next step can be intimidating, but don’t worry—in residence, we have academic programming, support services and incredible events to ease your transition to Western. We always say that residence isn’t just a place to eat and sleep, but we’ll let you see for yourself. Check out this recap of a year in residence, and when you’re ready to accept your residence offer, head on over to the myHousing Portal. For more details on admission to residence, review our Frequently Asked Questions.