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Show OPINION Cl . : vimj Xigs.11t1NOtiottg Ai' Iand cons of student P A LOVE helped me find a place to live were craigslist, apartments.com, and Zillow. advisers constantly doing room checks and other things of that nature. That can also come with off 7,0- - campus student housing though. In my experience, if you want the best privacy you should try to find a place that is not associated with the university. l e ! " 74 BYJUSTIN FORD Whether you are a or first-ye- ar dent, the decision to live on or off campus is a big decision. Both have their own ups and downs, but hopefully, by the end of this, I'll have helped you decide. living off campus. Living off campus could bring other expenses such as utilities, termination fees if needed to move out sooner, furnishing a place if you go with housing, etc. Whereas living on campus you have a set price for the semester or year and everything is included. If you do your research, you could find a place off campus and for cheaper than student housing, like I did. The search may be long but the end result could be very rewarding. Some sites that really Privacy : : This is for those who have already been through some sort of housing situation. I know people that ..,. -- -- non-affiliat- ed off-camp- us , o ,A - ( r: 141WI. - t LPTt L ,s,.-- rIAIAIÀ K r .1 'IsN II , To I' 0 ) IIVQ-- II . r ,. , it -7 1' - - i .t --- 1 , 10.1I t , , , , p 1 I , t1 ; ' 1 I .0 ' t If you have spoken to a roommate multiple times about something that is taking away from your experience or makes you fear for your life or safety, go to your resident assistant. They are there to help and offer an outside look on whatever the situation might be, and often times they are able to offer solutions that might have never crossed your mind. Uiiless absolutely necessary, go to the resident assistant yourself; don't send a friend or a parent. 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You also don't have to worry about being roomed with random people you can't connect with and you have the freedom to have pets. So go and look around at other housing options. You might find a hidden gem out there for an amazing deal, and I guarantee you won't regret it. off-camp- us My Preference advocate for finding housing completely off Transportation real-wor- ld - - - 11 1 have made when it comes to housing options. The amount of freedom I have definitely outweighs the cost. I am more comfortable in myown place than I have ever been living in I .., o r- ... r campus and not student housing related. It's honestly the best decision I off-camp- .. ... I rl ' If you are having trouble getting along with someone you live with, don't complain about them to the other people who live in the house or apartment. It is much more efficient to go to the person with whom you are experiencing a conflict. It might not only fix any problems you are experiencing more quickly, but gossiping is like a game of telephone with consequences. hear roommate Having your what you think from your own mouth is more accurate and can often save everyone in the house or apartment from unneeded friction and having to choose sides. . -. .....,. nt non-stude- have really loved living on campus and some that have absolutely hated it; the same goes for people who have lived off campus. One of the biggest complaints I have heard frdm friends that have lived on campus was that there wasn't much of a private place due to room . Eating The biggest thing students take into consideration when looking for housing is the cost. The best thing about living on campus is that more times than not it is going to be a lot cheaper than stu- fourth-yea- r Transportation is another factor that needs to be considered when looking for housing. Living on campus you don't have to worry about finding a way to school because you are already there. Living off campus, you may have to find transportation, depending on where you live. Luckily, being at DSU, most of our housing is a walkable distance from the university, so transportation is not that big of an issue. The only housing you would need a car for would be if you lived at Red Rock Ridge. During my first semester at DSU, I lived there and did not have a car so it was an ultimate struggle finding ways to get back and forth. Because of that I don't recommend living there unless you have a vehicle to get around. Also, if you avoid student housing all together and get an apartment or house somewhere, you may need transportation depending on your vicinity to school. Everyone has to eat; that is a given for any lifestyle. If you live on campus, you have to get a meal plan card unless you live in Campus View Suites. Unfortunately, when you are stuck with the meal plan you have to eat from the same places over and over again, which can start to get boring after a while, unless you want to spend your own money and go out to eat. On the other hand, living off campus comes with having to buy your own groceries, which is a lot cheaper than eating out if you shop correctly. Meal plan prices range between $1049 and $1849 (between $116 and $205 per month), whereas some students have stated they pay between $100 and $140 a month on groceries. So depending on how you shop, it can be cheaper. Plus, eating home cooked meals is better than eating out or eating the same things over and over again. Price MrJFord j 117, housing Examining pros - LIVING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 , , , ', |
