u/Ingbook_

Hi, I’m joining the ESL summer program at the University of Calgary for 4 weeks and deciding between homestay and residence.

Homestay is about $600 more expensive but includes meals, though the commute can be up to 90 minutes.

Residence will be the Cascade 4 Bedroom.

For those who’ve done something similar:

• Would you recommend homestay or residence?
• If you stayed in residence, how did you manage food — cooking or eating out?

Trying to figure out what’s more realistic. Thanks!