The Pros and Cons of Living Off Campus

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The Pros and Cons of Living Off Campus
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• One of the first decisions you need to make when
  planning for college is whether you want to live
  off campus or in Sir Sandford Fleming College
  residence. Living off campus is appealing to many
  students, due to its many benefits. However, it
  does have its share of disadvantages, all of
  which you need to consider before determining if
  off campus housing is the right choice for you.

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The Pros

• A Private Space
• Living off campus provides you with your own
  room and a bathroom youll only share with a
  couple roommates. If your roommates want to
  invite friends over, youll still have your own
  space. Your home will be quiet, making it easier
  to study, sleep, or just relax. Furthermore, you
  can get up early or stay out late without the
  risk of disturbing anyone.

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• Greater Freedom
• Although there are few rules for living in
  residence, there are some restrictions that limit
  your freedom. For instance, you need to plan when
  you shower to fit around a large number of other
  people, you must eat whatever your meal plan
  offers, and there is someone there checking up on
  you. None of this is true when you live off
  campus.

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• Its Cheaper
• Living off campus is almost always cheaper, even
  when you include bills and food. Provided you are
  careful with money, you should be able to stay
  within your budget.

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The Cons

• You May Be Far from Campus
• Distancing yourself from campus does lead to
  some problems. You may need to use your car or
  public transportation to reach classes. This
  means getting up earlier than someone living in
  residence. Youll also have less opportunity to
  run home between classes, whereas someone living
  on campus could even go and take a power nap.

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• Youll Have More Responsibilities
• Living off campus means furnishing an apartment,
  paying bills, cooking your own food, and
  cleaning. These are good life lessons to learn,
  but some students prefer to learn them at a later
  date.

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• Youll Need to Take Care of Your Money
• To avoid high utility bills, you may need to cut
  down on some luxuries. Youll need to be careful
  with the heating, take shorter showers, and make
  sure that you unplug electronics when not in use.
  Youll also need to choose your groceries
  carefully.

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• Not all off-campus places offer just the basics
  or are far from campus. For instance, Severn
  Court Residence offers Fleming College student
  housing within walking distance of campus. Youll
  receive a fully-furnished suite and services like
  onsite security, housekeeping, and support.