On-Campus Vs. Off-Campus Housing

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On-Campus Vs. Off-Campus Housing
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• There are obvious similarities and differences
  between living on campus and living off campus.
  They both have their perks and drawbacks. But
  they also offer a certain level of freedom and
  independence for college students. While
  on-campus living is required and best for new
  students, off-campus living can be beneficial for
  upperclassmen.

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• Unfortunately, however, it can be nearly
  impossible to choose between the two. If youre
  not sure which is best for you, just weight the
  pros and cons of each.

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Pros and Cons of Living Off Campus

• Off-campus housing isnt for everyone. But it
  can serve as an introduction to adulthood and
  offer more freedom than on-campus accommodations.
  However, the benefits of living off campus dont
  end there. Off-campus apartments also offer
• More space and privacy
• More freedom and less rules
• Private kitchens and bathrooms
• A greater variety of amenities

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• Less noise
• The ability to have overnight guests as often as
  you like
• The opportunity to choose your own roommate(s)
• No curfew
• While its benefits make off-campus living the
  preferred choice for college students, it also
  has some drawbacks. For instance

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• Some off-campus housing is too far away from the
  university and important student resources
• Acquiring more responsibility and expenses can be
  jarring and difficult to adjust to
• Depending on the length, a longer commute to
  school can become expensive and exhausting,
  affecting academic performance and class
  attendance

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• Living off campus can make it difficult or
  impossible to socialize with other students
• It can be more expensive than living on campus
• No matter the drawbacks, however, living off
  campus, especially in one of the Hamilton rental
  apartments offered by West Village Suites, can be
  fun, convenient, and affordable.

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Pros and Cons of Living On Campus

• On-campus living offers convenience and ease,
  which is especially great for first-year students
  who arent prepared for the responsibilities of
  adulthood. However, it offers benefits to every
  student that chooses to live on campus. For
  example
• Offers a community atmosphere and easy
  socialization
• Resources and amenities are within walking
  distance, such as a library, gym, dining hall,
  etc.

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• Less responsibilities, such as shopping for
  household products, cooking, cleaning, paying
  bills, and more
• Usually more affordable than off-campus housing
• A short commute to classes and school amenities
• Quick access to student services, including
  tutoring services, study lounges, etc.

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• On-campus housing offers convenience and so much
  more, but it doesnt quite measure up to
  off-campus housing or McMaster University student
  housing. This is due to its drawbacks, including
  
• Offers much less space and privacy than an
  off-campus apartment
• Can be often noisy and busy

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• Has many rules and regulations, including rules
  against overnight guests, a curfew, and volume
  regulations
• Students must share communal areas, such as the
  bathrooms and a small kitchen area, which are
  often crowded and loud
• Lacks a proper kitchen, making it virtually
  impossible to prepare meals
• Doesnt allow students to choose their own
  roommates