 On-
vs. Off-campus: Part 2
Well let's just jump into it.
The PROS of apartment life:
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Privacy. You can often have your own bedroom
and share common rooms with only a few roommates - who
you in many cases chose.
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You can eat and sleep on your own schedule
(no timings to keep except your classes).
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Apartment buildings are usually
quieter than dorms.
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At the end of the day, you are away from
campus and there's a sense of separation.
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Freedom.
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There are no adults around (aside from
landlord) to supervise or oversee your activities.
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You will often have more space in an apartment
than in a dormitory.
The CONS of apartment life:
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Social life may be harder to come by -
unless you have a big house.
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You will be responsible for cooking and
cleaning and determining who handles what with roomies.
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Utilities are am added monthly expense.
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You will have to pay for your own high-speed
Internet access or deal with lower speed dial-up access
if your school provides it.
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Surrounding people/neighbors are likely
to be of many different ages and lifestyles -- not all
of them understanding/liking college activities.
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Transportation to and from campus can
be a concern/hassle.
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You will need to provide your own furniture,
kitchen essentials, and bath necessities, which is/could
be a huge start-up cost.
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