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DearResidents,
Decemberishere,bringingfestivelights, crispwinterair,andthefamiliarrushof thesemester’send.It’satimetowrapup yourhardwork,enjoycozymomentswith friends,andsoakinthespiritofthe season.
Octobereditionofour ectnewsletter! andtheleavesbeginto rbringsafreshsenseof ommunity.Thismonthis bes,festivefun,and ofyourstudiesas oach.
Asyouprepareforfinalsandthe upcomingbreak,takealittletimeto pause,breathe,andappreciatehowfar you’vecome.Thismonthremindsusthat eveninthebusyness,there’sroomfor warmth,joy,andconnection.
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Wishingyouapeacefulandfestive December.
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RESIDENT Philippe Satel SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT meet
THISISPHILIPPE!
OriginallyfromBeirut,Lebanon,PhilippeiscurrentlystudyingSoftwareEngineeringat ConcordiaUniversity,aplacehedescribesasheartwarmingandtrulysupportiveofits
students.Afterspeakingtomultiplepeoplewho livedhereandhearingaboutMontreal’sunique charm—itslandscapes,vibrantcommunity,and endlessfunactivities heknewthiswasthe perfectplacetostarthisnewchapter.Since arriving,hisexperiencehasbeennothingshortof unforgettable.FromhikingupMountRoyal,picnics inbeautifulparks,andfunchilldaysinCampus1, he’slovedeverymoment…somuchthatheeven managedtobreakbothofhishands literally!Yet, eventhatdidn’tstophimfromlovingthis adventure.
WHATHEDO?
Hisfavouritepartoflifehereismeeting newfriends,andhecreditsCampus1for makinghisarrivalfeelsupersmooth, social,andwelcoming.Outsideofhis studies,helovescreatingmusic—you canfindhimonallplatformsunder
@PipoSatel—andspendingtimewithfriends,especiallyplayingboard gamesandjusthangingout.Hehighlyrecommendsthatallinternational studentsspendtheirfirstyearlivingatCampus1,becauseit’ssomuchmore thanhousing itgivesyoucommunity,confidence,andarealheadstarton buildingfriendships.Hisadvicefornewresidents?Bebrave,stepoutsideyour comfortzone,trythingsyounormallywouldn’t—itwillalwayspayoff.
Decembe
er Events
December1-7
CHRISTMAS COFFEE SPOTS
LE PETIT DEP –
TAVERNE DE NOËL
Address: 5125 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R9.
Distance from CAMPUS1
MTL: Roughly a 10-minute walk.
Features: During the holiday season the café transforms into a full-on “Taverne de Noël” with decorations, festive drinks, cosy lighting, and a fun seasonal atmosphere; making it a standout for holiday-themed socializing.
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Address: 1448
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QC H3G 1K4.
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HOLIDAY FEATURES
AUNJA
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CAFÉ OLIMPICO
Address: 419 Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, QC H2V 4L1.
Distance from CAMPUS1 MTL: About 10–12 minutes walk
Features: ACafé Olimpico has been serving authentic Italian espresso since 1970, and its lively yet inviting atmosphere turns wonderfully festive in the holiday season. With its warm community feel and classic Montréal café culture, it’s the perfect stop for students craving a cozy Christmas meet-up or a cheerful winter pickme-up.
ICE SKATING
Take advantage of campus
Take advantage of campus
1s close proximity to Mount
Royal by skating on beaver
lake at its peak. Enjoy the
beautiful scenery that
surrounds this natural rink
while skating on top of
Montreal!
1s close proximity to Mount Royal by skating on beaver lake at its peak. Enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds this natural rink while skating on top of Montreal!
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Where to celebrate Christmas near Campus
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Toeveryoneintheresidencespending Christmashereoncampus—you’renot alone.Evenfarfromhome,we’resurrounded bypeoplewhocare,whobelieve,andwho keepeachothergoing.Maythisbreakbring yourest,laughter,andsmallbrightmoments thatremindyouwhyyou’rehere.Wishingyou warmth,fun,andholidaymagic.
TheQuartierdes Spectacles
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Montréal
ChristmasVillage
AtwaterMarket
10minbymetro aTavernedeNoël
LePetitDep
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OldPort
20minbymetro
Big games o
December in the NHL, NFL, and NBA is pur
December in the NHL, NFL, and NBA is pure chao intensity battles, the NFL hits its playoff push
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NBA hits full stride as stars drop wild performa three leagues peak at once nonstop drama,
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in the best way. The NHL heats up with highwith every game feeling like must-win, and the ances night after night. It’s the month where all moments, and games just can’t miss.
big moments, and games you just can’t miss.
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TheGrinchWho
StoleChristmas
StartingwithaChristmas classic! TheGrinch’sjourney fromgrumpyoutcastto someonewhodiscoversthe joyofconnectionmakesita perfectfeel-goodwatchfor theseason.
Klaus
Beautifullyanimated, surprisinglyemotional Christmasstorythat blendshumor,warmth, andacleverreimagining ofSanta’sorigins
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ThePolarExpress
Abeautifulreminderof themagicandwonderof Christmas.Itmakesyou feellikeakidagain, believinginthespiritof theseason.
Afunny,feel-good Christmasmoviethat showsfamilycanbemessy, loud,andcompletely wonderful, especially duringtheholidays Daddy’sHome TheNightmare BeforeChristmas IronMan3 ayseasonrollsin,there’snobetterwaytounwindthanwithagreat movie.Whetheryou’redrawntocozyclassics,animatedgems,orfresh s,thistimeofyearoffersstoriesthatfillourhomeswithlaughter, ndalittleextramagic. Checkoutourmovierecomendations!
Theperfectmixofspooky andfestive.It’sastory aboutfindingjoy,purpose, andanewlovefor Christmasinthemost unexpectedplace
Notyourtypical Christmasmovie,but it’sgotthatcozy holidaybackdropwhile TonyStarkfaceshis toughestchallengeyet
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