Living On Campus vs. Off Campus

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Living On Campus vs. Off Campus
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• Living on campus vs. off campus its the
  everlasting debate among incoming freshmen and
  returning sophomores. A case can be made for both
  sides. It all depends on your own personal
  preference.
• To help you in your decision making, weve come
  up with a pros and cons list for both options.

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• Pros of Living On-Campus
• Above all, the main draw to living on-campus is
  getting to be part of a vibrant student
  community. Living in dorms exposes you to other
  students and special events. The bonds and
  memories you form in your dorm will stick with
  you for a lifetime, even if it seems chaotic at
  times.

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• Another perk is the amenities provided in dorms
  and other on-campus housing. You usually have
  on-site laundry, Wi-Fi, vending machines,
  fountains, and even game rooms in some cases.
  These are included in the premium that you pay
  for the whole package.

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• On-campus housing options also tend to have
  security guards or residential advisors to help
  filter out delinquents in the building. Many
  buildings come equipped with safety features and
  phones to help keep crime at bay.

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• Cons of Living On-Campus
• The number one drawback to living on-campus? The
  cost. Expect to pay almost double what youd pay
  for a traditional apartment. The inflated cost is
  a result of all the amenities and benefits, even
  if you dont take advantage of them. Cost is also
  the primary reason that most students dont dorm
  again for their second year.

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• With all the students running around, partying,
  and doing the usual chaotic things that students
  do, on-campus housing can also have a lot of
  distractions. It can be a real challenge to get
  some sleep or even study for a final.
• In fact, expect to sacrifice a lot of your
  privacy and space as you live with other
  students. Oftentimes youll hear people through
  walls, share bathrooms with other students, and
  have unexpected guests over.

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• Pros of Living Off-Campus
• Off-campus houses are far more affordable and
  have a greater value. Since meal plans are not
  mandatory, and you dont have to pay for other
  benefits like an RA or a vending machine thats
  never in use you only have to pay for your own
  rent and your own utilities. Seven Court Student
  Rezs Sir Sandford Fleming College residence, for
  instance, does not require meal plans but does
  offer all-inclusive pricing and flexible lease
  options.

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• Youll also enjoy far more independence.
  Off-campus housing may also be home to tenants
  that are not students. You wont have an RA to
  rely on. Youll need to figure out everything
  yourself, but the upside is that no one can tell
  you when to go to bed or to open your room for
  inspection. With that being said, there are some
  Fleming College off-campus housing options that
  have RAs in case you need them.

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• Getting an off-campus place is the best way to
  start truly living on your own. Dorming is like
  summer camp a fun distraction for a while, but
  it doesnt prepare you for true independence in
  the same way an off-campus location does.

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• Cons of Living Off-Campus
• Living off-campus can occasionally be an
  isolating experience, as you wont have events or
  students around all the time. For people that
  crave social attention, this can be a major
  hurdle. For people that relish in peace and
  tranquility, this would actually be a pro.

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• Without an RA, you can expect to have a lot more
  responsibility. If you lose your key, thats on
  you to get a new one. Nothing says welcome to
  the real world more than having to look after
  yourself.
• Ultimately, this decision will demand careful
  consideration, but no matter which option you
  choose, it must be appropriate for your current
  budget and lifestyle.