I'm literally a click away from moving to another province.

Depends on what sort of jobs you normally take. If the jobs you normally have are in high demand, you can get an apartment first. But if not, you'll probably be better served looking for a job first, and getting the apartment after you have a reliable source of income.

Lex

 

I would say definitely focus on the job first. I'm not sure how it works there, but I know here some landlords won't lease unless they know you're employed; it's happened to a few of my friends, the landlords want to be positive they'll get their money each month.

 

Yay! More Torontonians! I'd look for a job first. What sort of job would you be looking at?

 

Do you have any idea how expensive it is to live in Toronto? Have you looked at the cost of renting apartments, and what you get for what price?!?

What about going back to school? I thought there had been a thread about that recently? Is that no longer part of the plan?

 

Well i live in the suburbs around the area- It's still quite expensive to live here (as it is in Toronto) I'm not really knowledgeable about any sort of places that are available. If you plan on going for studies maybe go for residence at the york university? It might be a bit expensive, and I'm not sure if you could get into the residence you'd have to call them about it.
I just so happen to know about res. since i am probably moving into res. next year. =|

Edit: Link if you need: http://www.yorku.ca/stuhouse/undergrad/rescontracts.htm
Hope that helps.
Also- Toronto yay!

 

Well wouldn't the question be "Should I apply to university and get accepted before moving, or move and then apply?" The answer would be, apply first and move if you get accepted.

Have you looked into what student loans are available to students from out of the province? Does that work the same for residents and non-residents? There might be housing that you could find through the university housing office. And yes - you can live north of the city and use public transit to get to York. (I'm considering renting my townhouse out in Newmarket - but I'd be looking for $1400 or so + utilities. :icon_wink)

 

Expensive? You people should try Vancouver... Toronto has nothing on it in terms of housing costs!

U of T also has a sexual diversity studies degree program. York is a more progressive university, however, and from what (little, granted) I've seen of undergrad education here, I'd be inclined to recommend against doing an undergraduate degree at U of T.

I would echo what everyone else has said re: sorting out the job first. Although as a student, that might not be such a huge concern. I'm a big believer in sorting stuff out well in advance, though. Although I realise some people actually do just move to new cities without much of a gameplan, I could never handle that kind of uncertainty.

City-wise, though, I would never leave Montreal to go to Toronto. And I say that never having lived in Montreal.