Figuring Out Where to Live While Attending University

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Figuring Out Where to Live While Attending
University
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• University life is more important, diverse
  and inclusive than ever. Many young students are
  looking for unique and interesting experiences in
  their classrooms, around their campuses, in their
  social lives and especially in their housing
  arrangements. The proposition of a great
  education can be exciting, but so can a booming
  social climate and cool living space.

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• Therefore, students should weigh their options
  when choosing a place to live while attending
  university. Below are various student housing
  options that can make choosing a place to live a
  little easier.

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Staying at Home

• Living at home while attending university is
  certainly not the most desirable option for most
  students, but it is one that comes with a lot of
  perks. For example, affordability for the student
  and the parents, access to all the comforts of
  home, no adjustment period for the student or
  parents and so much more.

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• However, on the downside, it can be less
  exciting, wont provide the social atmosphere of
  university, can be more restrictive, cause longer
  travel times to and from classes, hinder
  independence and wont invoke the excitement of
  attending university. But, staying at home could
  be a viable option for those who cant afford an
  Ottawa University Residence.

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Living on the Campus

• Living on-campus puts students as close to
  the action, their classes and other university
  buildings as possible. Its truly the most
  convenient way to live during university.
  Additionally, on-campus rooms or dorms are
  literally a hub of social activity.

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• Students might live with one of more
  roommates, but this is all a part of the social
  experience. However, if privacy is what you like,
  there are plenty of schools that offer single,
  private rooms. Just keep in mind that these rooms
  are more expensive. But, there might still be
  less privacy, as most dorms have public lounge
  areas, communal bathrooms and kitchens. Plus,
  many universities require freshmen to share dorm
  rooms.

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• Often, dorms are co-ed, but bathrooms are
  never shared between female and male students.
  This doesnt mean the shower lines will be
  shorter though, but if youre smart, youll
  shower during the very early morning hours. No
  matter what, remember that on-campus living can
  be a fun experience that could increase your
  academic and social abilities.

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Living Near the School

• If you dont want to live on-campus, but still
  near campus, then you could live near the campus
  in a housing complex designed for students. These
  apartments arent associated with universities
  and are offered by companies like 1Eleven.

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• Their off-campus residences can give you the
  best of both worlds by combining the social and
  academic climate of university with a cool, adult
  environment. Youll be living alongside your
  peers in a nicer, more grown-up living space
  without the limitations of dorm life.