The Dos & Dont's of Choosing Off Campus Housing
It seems like there are a million things to do after you have started college. One item that you may have not considered, because you are initially required to live on campus, is off-campus housing. Follow these insider tips and prepare for Off Campus Housing bliss.
If you are attending Emmanual College DON'T rush to move off-campus
You may be surprised to hear this on an Apartment Rental website and moving off campus has its perks, but living on campus is a great way to get acclimated to a new setting when your first come to college.
"Everyone should have a least that one freshman year dorm experience" if possible. Apartments are nice, but you have your junior and senior year to live off campus, if you prefer. Dorms are great because you get to meet a lot of different people. During your freshman and sophomore year it is not uncommon for people to leave their rooms to just stop by to say "Hi". Just about everyone in college will tell you that they met a few of their best friends in life just by being on campus initially. Who knows, that may be how you meet your future apartment roommate.
Once you have enjoyed your first year or two of campus life and have made the decision to choose Off Campus Housing here are a few things to consider
Yeah, yeah… we know that cost is important… But here are some more factors to take into consideration before choosing an apartment.
1. Is high speed internet available?
The great news is that within the Royston GA city limits, 100% of residents can choose from 2 or more high speed internet service providers.
2. Choose a roommate with similar interests.
Differences are good, but having things in common with someone can help ease tension in a roomate arrangement. Rooming with someone you can relate to will make you feel more comfortable in your new apartment. You might even make a lasting friend that you keep in touch with for the rest of your life.
3. How Many Take-Out Options Are Close By?
Face it... A college student needs to eat and living in close proximity to a variety of eating choices like the Old Corner Hardware Store Sandwich Shop is a definite advantage. The great news is that there are 18+ restaurants within 2.5 miles of the apartment complex.
4. Is there Enough Pantry Space in the kitchen for Your Instant Ramen Noodles?
The good news is that our kitchens are spacious and there are 3 large grocery stores within 1.5 miles of the apartment complex for times when you feel like eating in and binging on Netflix.
5. Is there Enough Pantry Space in the kitchen for Your Instant Ramen Noodles?
The good news is that our kitchens are spacious and there are 3 large grocery stores within 1.5 miles of the apartment complex for times when you feel like eating in and binging on Netflix.
What should I really know before Choosing Off Campus Housing
Now we get to the important factors that you should focus on when considering or choosing Off Campus Housing.
1. You Can Save Thousands of Dollars With Off-Campus Housing
When people talk about the rising cost of college, they usually focus on how much tuition has spiked.
But one of the largest college expenses you will face at school is room and board. The average cost for 2016-2017 is $10,440 for public schools and $11,890 for private schools.