• The campus life was pretty much nonexistent, as the humber downtown campus is just a 3-story area in a downtown business building, for libraries there was a book vending machine with a very limited number of books available, like 30-40 books.

• Accommodation was pretty much the same. Finding accommodation is getting a bit harder now and monthly rent in GTA area for sharing is around 500-600 cad

• Campus life is great and diverse. You get some great experience with their events.

• Accommodation you can find it through facebook market place Kijiji. If you’re looking for a sharing room, it can cost you around $500-800 and if you want a private room it can cost you around $700-900 or more depending on the location and house.
• Some people tends to save money by leasing the whole house. You might be charged more if the house is not shown by the house owner

• Humber College has 3 campuses:
• North Campus—Located in Etobicoke, it is the largest campus of the three and offers a wider range of programs, including engineering.
• Lakeshore Campus—The Lakeshore campus is located near Lake Ontario and is known for its natural beauty and how close it is to the lake. This is where I studied.
• IGS Campus—Located in the middle of downtown Toronto, it is a comparatively smaller setup and my least favourite of all the campuses.
• If I compare it to the fests that happen here in India, like in Delhi University, the scale on which they are conducted is much larger. I didn’t get to witness anything to that extent. There were a few events that were pretty okay. So, I would say the college has decent events conducted on and off campus. One was Ribfest, which was conducted on the college campus. It was a pretty famous fest held on the premises.
• Humber puts a lot of effort into Orientation Week, which is conducted with full spirit. It included a lot of games, campus tours, interactive sessions, etc. A few other things that the college celebrated included Wellness Week, focusing on mental health and self-care. We were given a week off after the first half of the semester and two weeks off before the next semester started as part of it. There were also a lot of career fairs and networking events conducted. When it comes to clubs and extracurriculars, there were plenty of options, like the Humber Toastmasters Club for public speaking and various cultural clubs like the Indian Students Association, which organized festivals like Diwali and Holi parties. Humber also has sports teams, but participation strongly depends on how much time we can spare, especially with the part-time work international students have to do to meet their expenses.
• Talking about my experience, I was a part of the Toastmasters Club and volunteered for Orientation Weeks. I enjoyed being a part of them and felt like I was contributing to the community, especially with the volunteering part. I didn’t find Humber’s event culture overly flashy, but it still provides some decent opportunities to connect, participate, and feel included, especially if one is willing to step out and get involved.

• During my first semester, I stayed in the college residence, which was quite easy to apply for through Humber College’s official portal. After that, I moved to off-campus housing for the remainder of my course. I changed places once more after a year, so in total, I stayed at three different accommodations during my studies. The first off-campus place (after leaving the residence) was found through Facebook Marketplace—which, surprisingly, is extremely popular in Canada. Whether you're looking for rentals, roommates, furniture, or even selling used items, Facebook Marketplace is the go-to platform. The third place I moved to was through acquaintances, so it didn’t require much effort. Some of my friends also used real estate agents, especially those who had specific requirements like pets or needed fully private spaces. There are other online options as well (e.g., Kijiji, Rentals.ca), but Facebook Marketplace worked best for me due to the variety and availability.
• Across all three accommodations, my average rent was around CAD 850/month. In every place I lived: Utilities like electricity, hydro, and Wi-Fi were included in the rent. The first two places were fully furnished, while for the third one, I had to buy some furniture myself. All of my accommodations were within 5–10 minutes walking distance from the Humber Lakeshore campus. Many students, especially Indians, prefer to stay in Brampton, Mississauga, or Scarborough, where rent is cheaper. However, those locations are farther from campus, and I chose to stay nearby — even if it meant paying more — because I preferred having a private room and being close to college and friends.
• Finding the first off-campus place was tough. We started searching 1 to 1.5 months in advance, but many listings weren’t reliable — some landlords didn’t respond, and in other cases, multiple students were competing for the same place. When I finally found a suitable place, I paid the deposit immediately after viewing it, because I knew it wouldn’t be available for long. Moving out was emotionally and physically overwhelming. I was constantly worried about things like: Will I get along with housemates? Will they be clean and respectful? What if they’re too noisy or inconsiderate?. Living in shared accommodations often comes with a lot of compromise, and it never truly feels like home.
• Recommendations for Future Students: If you have friends or contacts in Canada, definitely seek their help during your accommodation search. It makes a big difference when you're settling in a new country. If you can afford it, stay in the college residence during your first semester. It’s convenient and saves you from the stress of immediate house-hunting. Facebook Marketplace is a great resource — but be cautious. Do not sign leases or transfer any money while you’re still abroad. Try to visit the property in person or have someone you trust check it out to avoid scams. Unfortunately, international students are often targeted by scams, especially when arranging housing from another country. So stay alert and verify everything before committing.
   

• Humber has 4 campuses, which host a diverse range of programs and resources to support student life. Facilities include libraries, gyms, indoor/outdoor sports and also student wellness centres. The student body of the college is also very active in hosting events and celebrating all the festivals.
• There are multiple clubs that you could be a part of, every semester there are elections for the student body. Humber also has its basketball, Cricket and hockey teams, which compete with other colleges.

• The best way to find accommodation is through Facebook Marketplace and through various Facebook groups. Agents also help in getting good accommodation options but they are usually more expensive than the ones listed on the marketplace. Overall, it is not very difficult to find a good house, even on a tight budget.

• My college has 3 campuses. One is located in downtown Toronto, other being the North campus which is in Etobicoke, this is the one I attended and other being the Lakeshore Campus which is in Lakeshore Boulevard.
• All campus have wide range of facilities, including a well-equipped library, sports facilities like a gym, and on-campus medical services for students, Art and dance clubs, on campus fast food chains that offer wide variety of cuisines to choose from
• Overall, the campus experience is vibrant, with plenty of opportunities for students to engage in both academic and extracurricular activities.
   

• I found my accommodation through Facebook Marketplace after about two months of searching. Initially, I stayed with a relative, but they lived far from the college, and it took me around 2 hours to commute by public transit. Eventually, I found a place closer to the college, paying $650 per month for a single room, which included utilities like electricity, hydro, and Wi-Fi.
• Finding affordable accommodation was challenging as things have gotten expensive here from past few years, most places cost around $800 to $1000. So would I recommend starting your search 2-3 months before your arrival and using platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji or WhatsApp groups to find your accommodation, also research about the locality as some places have higher rate of crimes and drugs being legal is also an issue here. Talk to the person who has posted the ad for the room to make sure the are genuine and not scammers as it's common these days.
• My accommodation is about 20 minutes away from the college by bus and 10 minutes by car. It is very convenient as I need to only take one bus which goes directly to my college.
• Many students and some of my classmates took the same bus as many students live near college and many also came from Mississauga and Brampton where majority of students stay.
   

• My college had 3 campuses.

1. North Campus-Located at 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 5L7.
2. Lakeshore Campus-Located at 3199 Lake Shore Blvd., W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8V 1K8.
3. International Graduate School-Located at 59 Hayden Street Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 2P2.

• The facilities available are:

1. Library, gym, swimming pool, basketball courts, massage, canteen with food eating area.

• I had my brother living there already. so, I lived with him and later on, when we changed the house we took help from real estate agents.
• The monthly rent for us was 1600$. since it was a personal basement. It just included some basic furniture such as a refrigerator, oven and microwave.
• For future students, find a place to live before you go; harsh truth but no relative is going to keep you with them since it is extremely expensive and they wont have space for you.
• I used to live 30 mins away from my college. Most of the students used to live nearby the college.

Humber has 3 campuses-North, Lakeshore, IGS. It provides access to a gym, library, pool and many more amenities You just need to have your Humber student card. It offers every student 25$ in the library for printing. You can join the Humber Ignite club which organizes events and fests very often for refreshments for students. Every week there are some extracurricular activities at each campus of Humber, if you participate in such activities it may provide you free gifts, toffees, snacks and many more items.

I am paying 550$ for sharing. Rentals here are approximately between 450-600 and if you prefer to rent private accommodation it may go around 800-1000. It varies at different locations.

All sorts of sports are played, a really pretty campus just beside the lake, free wifi and much more.

I live in shared room which is 10 mins away from the campus. Rent is $620 per month including utilities, we are 7 people living in a 3 bhk near humber lakeshore. We found this place online when we were in India.

At Humber, we had a club called Ignite; there were all activities in college during our classes; they were food activities, free, food free, Wi-Fi obviously. I also played sports for College where I made new friends and the facilities were really nice, we were allowed to use the gym. There is always something happening.

I live in sharing accommodation where my roommate and I would pay 625$ for all the utilities included and it was furnished as well along with WiFi

There are multiple events and clubs in the college. There is a club called as ignite. Besides that multiple events happen throughout the year.

The accommodations cost around 550 to 600$ . The travel expenses can be limited by taking a transit pass, which is worth $128 . Besides that food and groceries, come up to hundred dollars a month.