Looking for apartment/condo/basement near ILSC School

[virtu]

Hi,

Next January I am going to move to Toronto for study and work (Work & Study Program from February to September)
I will study 3 hours in the morning and work 3 hours in the afternoon.

So, I'd like some help in some questions:

1. Which place is nice to rent a shared room or a simple basement in a ~15km range from the address 443 University Ave (my school)?
2. It must be near public transportation service, because I'll have to use it, but also I am a bike friendly, so I can commute from home to school without problems;
3. Budget always is an important information. I can handle $500 per month with all included, no more than $550 and if I find less than $500 would be great.
4. In my budget I am thinking to spend $300 per month in food, $30 per month in wireless/mobile phone and $100 for transportation/commute, is that reasonable prices?
5. After September I will have to get a new VISA period time, is that possible to do that?

I know that a job will depends, but one that pays the minimum wage ($10,50/hr) will be ok for start, but I will need a better job after a few months.

Thanks in advance.

In addiction for example of an item:

3. Budget always is an important information. I can handle $500 per month with all included, no more than $550 and if I find less than $500 would be great.

Rooms for Rent near Downsview Subway Station
This place seems to be very nice, but they want a female person and I am male. But something similar to that and near the school would be great.

Thanks.

 

[scylla]

For $550 or less you should be looking for a room only - with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Try kijiji and craigslist.

You will most likely find that you cannot bike during the winter months. The roads will be too icy and dangerous and it will be too cold.

You may find it very difficult to find a job that pays more than minimum wage. Make sure you can survive on minimum wage.

 

[virtu]

For $550 or less you should be looking for a room only - with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Try kijiji and craigslist.

Thanks scylla =)
Probably it seems a nice idea... do you any experience in this situation? Are there any nice rooms with space to put a bike inside available?

You will most likely find that you cannot bike during the winter months. The roads will be too icy and dangerous and it will be too cold.

Thanks for your recommendation.

You may find it very difficult to find a job that pays more than minimum wage. Make sure you can survive on minimum wage.

Thanks again... I will try hard to find something better. I am from Brazil and I have one graduation in Law and one MBA in International Business, also after november 9 I am goint to have TOEFL scores, so I hope that I can find a better job (for my budget scenarios $16,00/hr will be extraordinary) =)

Thanks a lot =D