Choosing between living alone or with roommates is one of the biggest decisions students face when moving to St. John’s for school – whether you’re attending Memorial University, CNA, or Academy Canada. Both options have unique benefits and challenges, and the choice often depends on your lifestyle, budget, and social needs.
Why Roommates Are Worth Considering
While having your own space might sound appealing – no shared schedules, no competing noise, and complete control over your environment – living entirely alone can limit your opportunities to grow and connect. Your 20s are about meeting new people, pushing past your comfort zone, and creating experiences that shape your future. How will you build those friendships or discover new perspectives if you isolated to your own apartment?
Roommates offer a built-in community. Whether it’s sharing late-night study sessions or spontaneous sweet treat runs, these moments can’t always be replicated when living alone. For students at MUN or CNA who are new to St. John’s, roommates can also help you explore the city, split expenses, and create a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
What to Keep in Mind with Roommates
Of course, living with roommates isn’t always perfect. The lively social environment can sometimes make it harder to focus on studying. Conflicts can also arise – especially if your roommates have different lifestyles. For example, if you’re an early riser living with someone who stays up late, or if one roommates loves having music on while another prefers quiet. Setting boundaries and finding a compromise that works for everyone – just like you would with family – can help maintain a positive living environment.
When Friendships and Roommates Do Mix
Living with your friends can be amazing – you’re already comfortable with one another, you share interests (duh, that’s why you’re friends), and it can make day-to-day life more fun. However, problems can arise because your friendship hasn’t been tested at the “next level” before. Living with someone full-time if very different from a weekend sleepover – at the end of that sleepover, you both get to go home.
Like with any roommate situation, setting boundaries and maintaining open communication is key. When done right, living with friends can not only preserve your relationship but also deepen it in ways you might not expect.
Looking for more tips?
For a deeper dive into pros and cons of living with roommates, check out these resources from DCMI Homes and The Home Blog
DISCLAIMER: Pictures provided are renderings intended to give a visual representation of the apartment’s design and layout. They are for illustrative purposes only and may not depict the complete and final appearance of the apartment. Actual finishes, fixtures, furniture, and appliances may vary from those shown in the pictures. The design and furniture choices displayed in the renderings are subject to change without prior notice.
Your Own Space, Right by Campus
Looking for your own room near MUN but don’t have roommates yet? We’ve got you.
At Wester-Land, you can lease a private bedroom in one of our fully furnished units – just steps from Memorial University’s St. John’s campus. We’ll set you up with roomies, or help you find your own! All you need to do is relax.
Your private bedroom comes with everything you need to feel at home, while shared spaces are perfect for group hangouts, movie nights, or quiet study sessions.
THE DETAILS
Your Private Bedroom
🛏️ A double bed with enough room to store your luggage underneath
🪑 A desk, and chair
👚 A closet for clothing, shoes and other storage
Shared Bathroom
🛀 One bathroom with a shower
🌟 A large mirror so you can get ready in style
🧻 Extra storage for bathroom items, ‘cos nobody wants to run outta TP…
Shared Kitchen
💎 Stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, stove, AND dishwasher
🔪 Tons of counter space, perfect for cooking by yourself or with your roomies
🍽️ Lots of cabinet space for storing kitchenware
Shared Living Area
🛋️ A cozy couch for chilling, movie watching and hangs
📺 TV stand
🍺 A dining area with a table and chairs for communal meals, studying, or just hanging out…
BUILDING AMENITIES
🧺 Laundry rooms – coin operated ($)
🪑 Exterior seating area
🚴 Outdoor bike parking
DISCLAIMER: Furniture list (“The Details”) and Building Amenities are subject to change without notice. The actual furniture and amenities present in the apartment may vary from the provided list.
PROMOTION DETAILS
Start Date: September 1, 2024
End Date: August 30, 2025
Promotion Value: $250 referral gift card
Spread the word, earn $250!
Know someone looking for student housing? If your referral signs a lease with us, you’ll receive a $250 gift card thank-you—It’s a win-win for everyone!
Contact: chris@universityapartments.ca with your referrals contact information, or have them mention your name before signing their lease!
DISCLAIMER: Pictures provided are renderings intended to give a visual representation of the apartment’s design and layout. They are for illustrative purposes only and may not depict the complete and final appearance of the apartment. Actual finishes, fixtures, furniture, and appliances may vary from those shown in the pictures. The design and furniture choices displayed in the renderings are subject to change without prior notice.
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is the dream spot for you and two friends: located just a stones throw away from Memorial University’s St. John’s campus, this fully-furnished, and custom-designed unit is the perfect spot to accommodate university student’s specific needs.
The common area is bright and spacious, and comes furnished with a cozy couch, and TV stand, making it the ideal space for solo reading time or late night hangouts. It also comes with a dining table and chairs, great for study sessions and dinner with the roomies 👯!
Each bedroom is super cozy and perfect for when you need time to unwind and recharge, with a comfy double bed, and a desk and chair.
Indulge in some late-night ramen or gourmet home-cooked meals in your incredible kitchen, featuring counter space for days and stocked with a fridge, stove and dishwasher.
Come make the most of your uni experience in this dreamy apartment ✨
THE DETAILS
Each bedroom
🛏️ A double bed with enough room to store your luggage underneath
🪑 A desk, and chair
👚 A closet for clothing, shoes and other storage
Bathroom
🛀 One bathroom
🌟 A large mirror so you can get ready in style
🧻 Extra storage for bathroom items, ‘cos nobody wants to run outta TP…
Kitchen
💎 Stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, stove, AND dishwasher
🔪 Tons of counter space, perfect for cooking by yourself or with your roomies
🍽️ Lots of cabinet space for storing kitchenware
Living room
🛋️ A cozy couch for chilling, movie watching and hangs
📺 TV stand
🍺 A dining area with a table and chairs for communal meals, studying, or just hanging out…
BUILDING AMENITIES
🧺 Laundry rooms – coin operated ($)
🪑 Exterior seating area
🚴 Outdoor bike parking
DISCLAIMER: Furniture list (“The Details”) and Building Amenities are subject to change without notice. The actual furniture and amenities present in the apartment may vary from the provided list.
DISCLAIMER: Pictures provided are renderings intended to give a visual representation of the apartment’s design and layout. They are for illustrative purposes only and may not depict the complete and final appearance of the apartment. Actual finishes, fixtures, furniture, and appliances may vary from those shown in the pictures. The design and furniture choices displayed in the renderings are subject to change without prior notice.
Conveniently located beside Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland, this fully furnished four bedroom, two bathroom unit is the perfect spot for bright minded students like yourself.
Just across the street from MUN, this custom-designed unit comes furnished with a couch, dining table and chairs, tv stand. The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, AND dishwasher!) and tons of counter space. Each bedroom offers the perfect space for when you need time to unwind and recharge, with a comfy double bed, and a desk and chair.
We could definitely see you hanging with your roomies on the cozy living room couch, or having a productive solo study sesh in your bedroom to prep for exams. Either way, get your hands on this unit before someone else does!
THE DETAILS
Each bedroom
🛏️ A double bed with enough room to store your luggage underneath
🪑 A desk, and chair
👚 A closet for clothing, shoes and other storage
Bathroom
🛀 Two bathroom
🌟 A large mirror so you can get ready in style
🧻 Extra storage for bathroom items, ‘cos nobody wants to run outta TP…
Kitchen
💎 Stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, stove, AND dishwasher
🔪 Tons of counter space, perfect for cooking by yourself or with your roomies
🍽️ Lots of cabinet space for storing kitchenware
Living room
🛋️ A cozy couch for chilling, movie watching and hangs
📺 TV stand
🍺 A dining area with a table and chairs for communal meals, studying, or just hanging out…
BUILDING AMENITIES
🧺 Laundry rooms – coin operated ($)
🪑 Exterior seating area
🚴 Outdoor bike parking
DISCLAIMER: Furniture list (“The Details”) and Building Amenities are subject to change without notice. The actual furniture and amenities present in the apartment may vary from the provided list.
