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Chapter 7: Why Off Campus Living is Much Better?
Synopsis
What to choose from? Is it on or off campus living? As a college student, you are probably thinking what to pick from. Instead of worrying about this concern, try to consider this chapter as your guide.
At the previous chapters, you already knew the different facts and benefits of on campus living. For unbiased info, here are the different advantages of off campus living:
Compared to on campus living, off campus allows you to do anything you want. You will not be held to the limitations and rules that those on campus need to follow. You also have various options to improve your surroundings. It means that you can use your desired interior decorator to make your space more stunning and effective.
Off Campus
In addition, if you want home cooking, you be able to plan and make your own dishes. You can do this without any restrictions. If you are living on campus, you have to visit the campus dining hall. Thus, you can save a lot of money if you are preparing your own meal.
Gives a Wide Variety of Accommodations
Depending on your choice, you can rent a studio apartment for yourself.
You can also share a bigger apartment with others. Some college students even go together to rent a house. However, choosing the best place to rent depends on your budget and preferences for roommates.
If you choose to live off campus, you can also entertain your visitors with no limitations. Thus, you can schedule a daily visit from your friends, families or relatives.
Provides a Break from Campus
Some college students don’t want to stay in their campus. This is the reason why they choose off campus living. Renting an off campus home provides a break from school every night.
Say for instance, if you prefer a quiet neighborhood than noisy dorms, then, off campus living is your best option. You can find a serenity and peace in your own apartment when your campus classes and other tasks are complete.
No Distractions
If you are living on campus, you will find it hard to study your lessons.
Some of your roommates may be too noisy and you can’t focus on the things you need to do.
In some cases, your roommates may also entertain their visitors while you are studying. This scenario is really annoying, especially when you have to finish your assignments as soon as possible.
Develops Sense of Responsibility
In the near future, you may pick your own house. Living in apartments near campus will allow you to establish a rental reputation. This also builds a credit history. As a result, you will increase your sense of responsibility. You will be the one to ensure that your rent is paid on time.
In addition, your living space and clothes are totally clean. You also don’t need help from others to fix your mess. You are also responsible for preparing your own meal, buying your groceries, adjusting your own budget and a lot more.
Meet New People
If you are living in on campus, you can also meet a lot of people. But, it is totally different when you are living in off campus. In off campus living, you will meet people with different courses, ages, colleges, sports teams and societies.
Chapter 8: Security Issues Living Off Campus
Synopsis
A college is supposed to be a nurturing and safe place. Thus, campus safety is a most important concern not only to students, but to administrators and parents as well.
Issues regarding campus safety are significant. In fact, Department of Education creates a site to compile and disperse information about campus statistic. For your guide, here are some security issues of students who are living in off campus:
Security
Malfunction Doors and Windows - Some students living in off campus prefer to get cheap deals. They don’t even bother if their preferred house is safe to live in or not. That is why, you have to check first of the windows and doors of the apartment. Know if they are fully fixed and not easily prone to any destructive element.
Poor Security - This may be observed depending on the type of apartment you choose. There are some apartments with great security while others do not. So, make sure that you pick the best one.
Drinking- Since off campus students are free to do anything they want, some of them have regular gigs at night clubs. They keep on drinking along with friends. As a result, they may prone from unexpected situation. They also failed to protect themselves, especially when they are too drunk. Studies have shown that there are various incidents involving drinking. Some student also died about of these scenarios.
Hazing - This is another significant issue by most off campus students. With their great freedom, they prefer to join in various organizations. This includes fraternities and sports teams.
To prevent security issues, you have to be more careful in choosing the best place to live in. If you don’t know what to choose from, you are free to ask help from experts. You can also ask advice from your relatives, friends and a lot more.
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