Pros and Cons of Living Off Campus

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• During college, youll make many life-changing
  decisions. One of the most overlooked
  life-changing decisions is deciding to live on or
  off campus. Deciding where to live is complex, as
  there are multiple options with multiple
  potential outcomes. Your student experience could
  change depending on if you live at home, in a
  house with several roommates, in a residential
  hall or in an off-campus apartment. Each option
  has its advantages and disadvantages, but you
  only need to know the differences between living
  on campus and off campus. Below are the pros and
  cons of living off campus.

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Disadvantages of Living Off Campus

• Like all things in life, off-campus living has
  its downsides. Some of the downsides of living
  off campus include

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• Having more responsibility Having your own
  apartment means having more responsibility. Your
  responsibilities will include cooking, cleaning,
  paying bills and arranging maintenance or repairs
  (when necessary). Plus, you wont have the
  assistance of residential life services, which
  are offered at dorms.
• A longer commute to campus Unless you live in
  housing thats close to your campus, youll have
  a longer commute to school. This means youll
  have to drive, ride a bike or take public transit
  to class. A longer commute could lead to
  tardiness or even hinder your academic
  performance.

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• Lose touch with campus life Campus and community
  life is an integral part of the college
  experience. However, living off campus can
  essentially remove you from the campus community.
  For instance, apartment buildings wont have
  bulletins advertising events or other campus
  activities. This means you might miss out on
  informative and important social or even academic
  events.

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Advantages of Living Off Campus

• Off-campus living has many advantages that can
  make your student life easier, more convenient
  and more affordable. Some of the most notable
  advantages of living off campus include

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• Freedom to do what you want Student apartments
  are much less restrictive than residence halls.
  There isnt a curfew, restrictions against
  overnight guests or severe noise restrictions.
  Youll also have your own private kitchen or
  kitchen area and bathroom luxuries that cant be
  found in most dormitories.
• You choose your roommate If you live on campus,
  you cant choose your roommate. Many students are
  left with roommates that are incompatible. On the
  other hand, if you live off campus, you can
  choose your own roommate instead of living in
  close quarters with someone you dont know or may
  not like.

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• Its more affordable Most off-campus apartments
  are more affordable than dormitories. Because
  theyre often inclusive, your rent will be less
  expensive than an on-campus housing fee. Besides
  that, youll have access to amazing amenities.
  Renting a room or bachelor apartment is even more
  affordable. If youre searching for rooms for
  rent Waterloo style, check out King Street
  Towers. They offer some of the most affordable,
  modern off campus housing Waterloo can offer to
  students.

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• Access to amazing amenities Off-campus housing
  projects are all about community. This community
  includes amazing amenities. For example, King
  Street Towers offers study lounges, a 24-hour
  Academic Success Centre, 24-hour recreation and
  fitness centres, a rooftop patio and fire pit, a
  sauna and more.