2008 Woodie Awards
The Truth About Living Off Campus
Vanessa Eves
Issue date: 4/8/05 Section: Life & Times
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It is springtime once again, folks, and that means it is that time of the year where one must ask themselves two very important questions: Where am I going to live next semester? And should I live on campus or should I live off? A very important question that we as students will approach at one point in our college careers.
Being a college junior I have gone through the on-campus living situation and I have gone through the off-campus arrangement as well. If you are in a bind right now and not sure what to do, here is some advice I have for your about living off campus. Like anything living off campus has its pros and cons. Living off campus does mean more freedom and more privacy, but most of all it means more responsibility. I am not saying it isn't worth it, however, you have to think about these things before making such a decision.
-PROS
*Living off-campus in the end is less expensive (especially considering how expensive it is to live on campus at Rollins College).
*You get away from the drama. Living on a small campus creates a lot of gossip. However, when you live off campus you get away from all that and make your living arrangements separate from your campus social life.
*No more communal bathrooms! Say goodbye to sharing one bathroom between ten other people.
*Having a rental will make it easier to get a place after you graduate.
*You don't have to go through the agony of eating that mystery meat in the cafeteria and having to eat during set meal times. You eat what you want to eat when you want to eat it! How fabulous is that?
*You never have to worry about kicking out your annoying roommates from your room so that you can study. You will have your own room and your own space to study.
-CONS
*You can no longer wake up five minutes before class, roll out of bed, and be able to make it to class.
*Traffic can truly be a hassle. Now you have to deal with sitting in traffic every day then finding time to find a parking space that isn't all the way on the top floor of the parking garage.
*You have less free time. Renters usually spend more time grocery-shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, and commuting than on campus students ever do.
*You will feel out of the loop a lot. You feel more connected on campus than you do off. Simple as that.
*Money can cause fights.
*You have to cook. In a short time you will almost miss that disgusting grub they serve you in the cafeteria. Now you have to make or go out and buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Being a college junior I have gone through the on-campus living situation and I have gone through the off-campus arrangement as well. If you are in a bind right now and not sure what to do, here is some advice I have for your about living off campus. Like anything living off campus has its pros and cons. Living off campus does mean more freedom and more privacy, but most of all it means more responsibility. I am not saying it isn't worth it, however, you have to think about these things before making such a decision.
-PROS
*Living off-campus in the end is less expensive (especially considering how expensive it is to live on campus at Rollins College).
*You get away from the drama. Living on a small campus creates a lot of gossip. However, when you live off campus you get away from all that and make your living arrangements separate from your campus social life.
*No more communal bathrooms! Say goodbye to sharing one bathroom between ten other people.
*Having a rental will make it easier to get a place after you graduate.
*You don't have to go through the agony of eating that mystery meat in the cafeteria and having to eat during set meal times. You eat what you want to eat when you want to eat it! How fabulous is that?
*You never have to worry about kicking out your annoying roommates from your room so that you can study. You will have your own room and your own space to study.
-CONS
*You can no longer wake up five minutes before class, roll out of bed, and be able to make it to class.
*Traffic can truly be a hassle. Now you have to deal with sitting in traffic every day then finding time to find a parking space that isn't all the way on the top floor of the parking garage.
*You have less free time. Renters usually spend more time grocery-shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, and commuting than on campus students ever do.
*You will feel out of the loop a lot. You feel more connected on campus than you do off. Simple as that.
*Money can cause fights.
*You have to cook. In a short time you will almost miss that disgusting grub they serve you in the cafeteria. Now you have to make or go out and buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.