3 Tips for Finding Off-Campus Student Housing

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3 Tips for Finding Off-Campus Student Housing
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• Theres a huge number of benefits to living off
  campus. For instance, housing costs less and you
  have more freedom in terms of who you live with,
  what you eat, and who you invite over. Plus, you
  gain greater privacy, which becomes extra
  important after your freshman year your
  workload will increase and youll need your own
  quiet place to study. Still, not all off-campus
  housing is created equal. You need to ensure that
  you pick well.

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Distance from Campus

• Only look at apartments near University of
  Alberta. Living farther away may seem appealing
  for the lower costs, but it will ultimately cost
  you more in time and effort. Whether you plan to
  walk, bike, drive, or take public transit, the
  journey should be simple and take no more than a
  few minutes. Anything longer and you risk being
  late to classes or becoming exhausted by your
  daily journey.

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Quality of the Building

• Depending on your budget, you may have to settle
  for something less than the best. However, you
  should never rent a place where the damage is so
  severe that you are worried about the building
  structure, such as in the case you notice any
  signs of mold, water damage, or bug infestations.

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• If you decide to rent a place that has some
  minor damage, take pictures before you move in.
  This will provide evidence that you were not
  responsible and the landlord will be unable to
  charge you for repairs.

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Necessities and Other Amenities

• There are some things that youd like to have
  but are unessential. Other amenities are
  necessary for you to be comfortable in your
  everyday life. When narrowing down your options,
  be sure to distinguish between the two. For
  example, you may need somewhere to park your car
  or store your bike. You may prefer to have onsite
  laundry, but you could settle for a laundromat
  nearby.

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• If you want to have the experience of living
  around other students but without distractions,
  choose University of Alberta off-campus housing
  like The Horizon. Just across the street from
  campus, youll be able to walk or bike to school.
  Furthermore, youll receive far more than just
  the basics, all at an affordable price.
  Apartments are fully furnished, complete with
  leather couches and flat-screen TVs. On site
  theres a games room, a study lounge, laundry
  facilities, and parking everything you need to
  stay comfortable, safe, and happy.