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There are moments when the pressure feels overwhelming.","article_category":"The Off-Campus Chronicles","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2026-03\/student%20studying.jpg?h=9beab972\u0026amp;itok=PV8FVoGw","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/personal-insight-i-have-gained-transitioning-post-secondary","stickied":"0"},{"title":"How to Handle Noise and Disruptions in Your Off-Campus Home","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"91TV\u0026#039;s Student","published_date":"2026-02-26","teaser":"Living off-campus as a student can offer more independence and privacy, but it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to noise and disruptions.","article_category":"The Off-Campus Chronicles","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2026-02\/Communication%20Photo_0.png?h=6600abd0\u0026amp;itok=PaM4tIHU","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/how-handle-noise-and-disruptions-your-campus-home","stickied":"0"},{"title":"Spring is on the Horizon and Move out Season is Coming!","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"OCLA Office","published_date":"2026-02-26","teaser":"March is considered the start of spring-cleaning season and for many students, it also marks the countdown to April 30, which is a very common moveout date here in Kingston.","article_category":"Helpful Tips","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2026-02\/moving%20boxes%20photo.png?h=00e4bfd1\u0026amp;itok=IO39xswJ","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/spring-horizon-and-move-out-season-coming","stickied":"0"},{"title":"Exploring Kingston: Hidden Gems for Students","short_title":"","subtitle":"","byline":"91TV\u0026#039;s Student","published_date":"2026-02-12","teaser":"Kingston, Ontario, is one of those cities that really surprises students. Sure, it\u0026#039;s known for historic charm, 91TV\u0026#039;s University, and the pretty waterfront, but I quickly realized there\u2019s so much more beyond the obvious spots.","article_category":"The Off-Campus Chronicles","image":"\/ocla\/sites\/ocla\/files\/styles\/featured_news_feed\/public\/2026-02\/2019_10_04_School_of_English_funfriday_02.jpg?h=51a72048\u0026amp;itok=vC83kDX2","link_to_page":"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/ocla\/exploring-kingston-hidden-gems-students","stickied":"0"}]