Furnished Versus Unfurnished Apartments in Alberta (1)

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Furnished Versus Unfurnished Apartments in Alberta
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• Moving away to school is exciting and comes with
  many new responsibilities and experiences.
  Choosing where you will live is one of these new
  responsibilities, and it's something that you
  will want to give a great deal of consideration
  to. Where you live can have a big influence on
  how well you do in school and your happiness
  overall.

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• If you haven't already, you will soon discover
  that you have many options for student housing.
  While some students prefer to be on campus, like
  in a University of Alberta residence, others
  prefer the freedom that comes with living
  off-campus. Another major decision is whether you
  will live in a furnished or unfurnished
  apartment. There are pros and cons for either
  choice - let's take a look

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Unfurnished Apartments at a Glance

• Some students can't wait to move into an
  apartment and to decorate it according to their
  style. Being able to choose your colour scheme,
  the furniture and kitchen essentials that you
  will want and need can feel like your first real
  foray into adulthood. There's also often a lot
  more options for unfurnished apartments, which
  may make it easier for you to find a place in an
  area that you like.

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• The downside for some students is that
  furnishing an apartment can be expensive, if you
  don't have access to hand-me-down furniture and
  other items. You also have to figure out how you
  will get all of your furniture to the new
  apartment, which may mean renting a moving van or
  truck and enlisting the help of your family
  members or friends to help you move everything.

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Furnished Apartments at a Glance

• When shopping around for places to live, you
  will probably find that there are some Edmonton
  furnished suites that are conveniently located
  close to your campus. The obvious benefit of
  furnished suites is that you won't have to move
  much of anything in the way of furniture to your
  new apartment. This saves you the hassle, time
  and money.

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• Places like Horizon Residence, for instance,
  offer students suites that come fully equipped
  with beds, living room furniture and kitchen
  essentials. Of course, if you're really keen to
  decorate your own place, you may not have quite
  as much freedom, but you can always bring items
  to add your own touches to the space, such as
  photos, posters, and more.

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• No matter which type of living space is best for
  you, be sure to start your search early so that
  you have the best options available. As you get
  closer to the school year, spaces fill up more
  quickly.