Are you thinking about getting an apartment

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Are you thinking about getting an apartment?

• Consider this.

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Pros of Dorms.

• Cost Efficient
• Close to Campus..even in snow
• Social Outlet
• No Utilities
• Free internet cable

• Security
• Some are pretty nice
• Easy to Keep clean
• You have a meal card

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Cons of Dorms

• Close living quarters
• Sharing illnesses
• Noisy
• Having a RA
• Sharing a room
• Communal Showers

• You have a lot of rules to follow
• Having a meal card
• Lots of distractions
• Drama

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Pros of Apartments

• Larger living spaces
• Your own room
• No Resident Assistants
• Cooking facilities
• Sometimes a washer/dryer

• Parking outside your door
• Being able to decorate
• No concrete walls
• Have a living room/kitchen

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Cons of Apartments

• Expensive- rent, utilities, supplies
• Extra time to clean
• Less security
• Longer walks to campus
• Deposits

• Less than ideal landlords
• More potential conflict w/ roommates
• Apartments in bad condition
• Noisy Neighbors

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Lets talk Money.
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But waitthats not all

• Dont forget about-
• Shower curtains, toilet paper, cleaning supplies,
  microwave, pots/pans, dishes, vacuum, furniture,
  rugs, decorations, lamps, bed sheets, utensils,
  light bulbs, blenders, toasters.and the list
  goes on and on.

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Tips and Tricks

• Try to find small, independent landlords
• Furnished apartments..save
• Try to stay as close to campus
• Ask friends about their Landlords
• Leases are generally signed in March and run from
  August 1st-August 1st
• Make arrangements w/ roommates about parties,
  guests, cleaning, smoking, food, etcBefore
  signing the lease, and get it all in writing
• Do the move-in check sheet very carefully
• Give each roommate a separate utility