Parkside Pulse December 2019

Parkside Pulse DECEMBER EDITION 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS Goodluck on Your Exams Whats up at Parkside this month K-Cup Recap Caf Holiday Hours Staying at Parkside during the holidays Avoid Freezing Study Tips/Apps Christmas on a budget Christmas Market Christmas Movie Challenge Christmas Countdown Important Holiday Reminders CAs here to Help

Happy Holidays Parksiders!

As we approach the holiday season and busy crunch time with exams. Parkside would like to remind you of all of our study rooms available to you 24/7. Feel free to use the study rooms for your late night study/cram sessions.

It's time to get in the jam of exams; Parkside will be providing study supplies on the 2nd floor during exam jam this month. Also look out for Parkside's exam time favourite Pimp your toast/coffee. Enjoy a study snack from 10pm - 1am; delicious toast or a hot cup of coffee alternating each night!

For those of you who do not follow us on social media. Follow us at Parkside111 now on facebook, instagram, and twitter. Updates will be available through our social media accounts and check out some fun stuff to do this holiday season.

Parkside wishes you all a Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Tis the season, Parkside Student Residence

K-CUP RECAP

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Staying at Parkside during the holidays Complete the form below:

WINTER IS HERE

KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED AND HEAT ON To Avoid Frozen Pipes

Good Luck on Your Exams

Study Tips 1. Organize your study space 2. Use flow charts and diagrams 3. Practice on old exams 4. Explain your answers to others 5. Organize study groups with friends 6. Take regular breaks 7. Snack on brain food 8. Plan your exam day 9. Drink plenty of water 10. Give yourself enough time to study

Top 11 Apps to help you study 1. iStudiez Pro Legend 2. Evernote 3. XMind 4. MyScript Calculator 5. Dragon Anywhere 6. Exam Countdown Lite 7. Flashcards+ 8. Wunderlist Pro 9. Wolfram Alpha 10. Scanmarker 11. Quizlet

Christmas on a Budget Tips for Christmas Presents on a Budget: 1. Make a list of everyone you usually buy for 2. Have a gift budget 3. Re-evaluate your list of individuals to buy for 4. Take the money out in cash 5. Don't over buy 6. Use homemade gifts 7. Buy used 8. Shop Around 9. Bulk Gift 10. Shop year round 11. Swagbucks

Toronto Christmas Market The Toronto Christmas Market 2019 returns to the Distillery District from November 14 to December 22, open everyday except Mondays.

Ranked one of the best Christmas Markets in the world, the festival features hundreds of unique and locally handcrafted products, stunning light canopies, family friendly entertainment, heated mulled wine, beer and hospitality gardens, and Santa and the elves, all in an atmosphere so romantic you can't help but fall in love with the holiday season all over again.

Admission is free of charge on weekdays until Friday at 6pm. A not-for-profit organization, Toronto Christmas Market charges $8.00 admission on weekends starting at 5pm on Fridays.

CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE. Although the Toronto Christmas Market is not active on Mondays, the shops and restaurants of the Distillery Historic District are open 7 days a week.