Question 1: The medium of course delivery.

• Fleming College is dedicated to giving our overseas students a top-notch education. We would like to make it clear that the programs are largely using offline learning, meaning that most classes are held in a conventional, in-person setting. This gives you the chance to interact in person with instructors and other students, take part in class discussions, and use campus resources.
  
• Through the promotion of a lively academic community and the facilitation of interactive, hands-on learning, offline course delivery can improve students’ educational experience. To get the most out of your time here, it’s critical that the students should be present on campus, attend classes on a regular basis, and utilize the many extracurricular and student services that are available.

Question 2: How safe is Peterborough City?

Your child’s safety is your first concern as a concerned parent or guardian of a prospective Fleming College student. Fleming College is situated in Peterborough, Ontario a city renowned for its friendly and safe atmosphere. Peterborough ranks as the 17th safest city in Canada in a new report. Peterborough provides students with safe surroundings because of its friendly atmosphere and comparatively low crime rate. To provide a secure and caring campus environment, Fleming College places a high priority on student safety and offers a range of support services and resources. We promise to provide you comfort while your child explores enrolling at Fleming College.

Fleming College has a variety of services and initiatives in place to keep our campus safe, including:

• Uniformed guards patrolling the campus and residences.
•  House Safety Phones and Code Blue Emergency Posts are located throughout the College.
• Surveillance cameras are located inside and outside the College to deter unwanted behavior.
• An Emergency Notification System to provide information to the community during an emergency.
• Emergency Procedures are posted in public areas, lecture theatres, and classrooms.
• A Safe Walk Service is available in the evenings to walk with you while on campus.
• Contact Security at the Information Kiosk or at extension 8000 to arrange for a guard to meet you.
•  A battery booster is available at the Information Kiosk if you need assistance starting your car.

Preventing Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence on Campus

• Fleming College believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are cornerstones of success for both students and staff. Our promise is an inclusive community where we can Learn, Belong, and Become. Our actions demonstrate that we are committed to removing barriers and actively evolving a culture of respect, recognition, and accommodation, as well as a celebration of each other’s unique contributions to Fleming’s learning and working environment.
  
• Sexual assault and sexual violence are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We take seriously our commitment to support those who experience sexual violence, and we work diligently on campus and with community partners on programs, policies, and resources to ensure that our campus remains free from sexual violence.
  
• The Sexual Violence Support Services website includes policy and procedures, information about sexual violence facts and myths, Fleming College and community-based resources, an online form to report an incident, as well as FAQs. The FAQs have information about relevant definitions, how to help a friend, how to receive a disclosure, reporting options, and normal and common experiences after a sexual assault.
  

Question 3. Housing Options Available In Peterborough.

Families, students, and businesspeople can choose from a variety of communities and housing alternatives located around the city. There are many of parks, green areas, and paths for jogging, biking, and walking in the peaceful, safe neighborhoods. Although real estate has become more expensive in recent years, it is still less expensive than in major cities like Toronto or Ottawa. Price increases in the rental market have also been gradual, mirroring those in the real estate sector. There are a lot of factors to take into account when renting or purchasing in or near the city.

While searching for your own flat or home, you will need to find temporary housing if you do not have a friend or relative you can stay with when you arrive in Peterborough.

It’s best to book something in advance of your trip to Peterborough. In Peterborough, there are several options for short-term lodging, such as hotels, bed and breakfasts (B&B), and rental rooms.

How should I pick a neighborhood?

Peterborough, which was incorporated as a town in 1850, is home to numerous historic structures in a range of architectural styles, such as Queen Anne Revival, Georgian, and Regency.

There are numerous neighborhoods available. the downtown area, which is located beside the Otonabee River to the west. The historic Hunter Street bridge connects East City, also known as the Village of Ashburnham, to the downtown area. The Old West End and the Avenues, which are located on the west side of Park Street, are two more communities that are near to downtown. North of downtown, between Parkhill Road and Hilliard Street, is the Teacher’s College neighborhood.
Fleming College is situated in the southwest corner of the town, and Trent University is situated in the north.

There are a number of things to take into account when looking for lodging. What are your means? Which would you prefer—living in a peaceful neighborhood outside of downtown, or downtown, where you can stroll to a lot of things? Is proximity to Fleming College or Trent University necessary? Which would you prefer—close to a playground, park, or school? What size house do you require?

Families with kids should pay particular attention to the location. Which school your kids can attend will depend on where your house is located. Whether your children will ride the school bus, walk, or need a ride will also depend on how far your home is from the school.

Additionally, you might want to see if the house or flat you’re interested in renting is close to a bus stop. If there are no cars in your family, this is quite crucial. For further details on bus routes, visit the website of the City of Peterborough Transit System.

You can find rental housing and temporary accommodations in Peterborough and their costs at the following websites:

• Kijiji (website with classified ads)
• Houses for Sale
• Apartments for Rent
• Houses for Rent
• Airbnb
• House, apartment, and room rental.
• Peterborough Housing Resource Centre
• Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors
• Peterborough Examiner (Peterborough’s daily newspaper)
• Fleming College Student Housing
• Trent University Off-Campus Housing
  
  RentSeeker.ca (website with classified ads)
  Padmapper.com
  Zumper.com
  Rentals.caZillow.com

Citations:

Peterborough ranks as the 17th safest city in Canada in a new report. (n.d.).
Security and Safety. (n.d.). Retrieved November 9, 2023,