Benefits of Living Off Campus

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Benefits of Living Off Campus
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• For college students, theres little more
  exciting than living off campus. Off-campus
  apartment living means more freedom, fun,
  amenities and affordability. However, there are
  many more benefits than that. And, the key to
  finding all these benefits is searching for the
  best communities and the best student housing.

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Space and Privacy

• Dorms are notoriously cramped, which means most
  students live in spaces where their roommate is
  always only a few feet away. However, in any
  bachelor apartment Ottawa offers, you can have
  your own private space. Even if you live with a
  roommate, youll still have more room and privacy
  than living in a dorm room.

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• This is ideal for upperclassmen who need of more
  adult-like living arrangements. Plus, you wont
  have a Resident Assistant (RA) making sure you
  follow the rules. Also, if you have visitors, you
  can invite them to stay over.

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Peace and Quiet

• Theres always something going on in dorms and on
  campus, and the housing isnt always quiet. All
  the social happenings can be disruptive and
  tempting, which in turn can negatively affect
  your grades and academic performance. On the
  other hand, off-campus living can be more
  peaceful, and provide an environment thats more
  conducive for good sleep, rest and relaxation,
  studying and doing other school work. However,
  look out for rowdy roommates and neighbors.

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Eat When You Want

• This may seem silly, but one of the most
  unpleasant components of living on-campus is the
  lack of and quality of food. Most dorms only have
  mini-fridges with no cooking facilities, and most
  university dining halls have limited hours. This
  means youll either have to ignore those midnight
  munchies, snack on the small items you have,
  rummage up some food wherever you can or spend
  money (you probably dont have) on takeout.

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• Besides that, food in dining halls and around
  campuses isnt usually that tasty or healthy.
  However, if you live in your own apartment, you
  can eat what you want, when you want. Plus, the
  food can be prepared by you and be as healthy and
  tasty as you like.

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Cool Communities and Amenities

• On-campus living can be cool, but it doesnt
  offer many amenities, and certainly not any that
  come close to community and apartment amenities.
  For example, some off-campus apartments come with
  access to hot tubs, gyms, tanning beds, game
  rooms, and even on-site movie theaters.

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• Besides, living in an apartment gives you the
  opportunity to truly experience the community and
  city around you without a curfew. It might even
  help you get key information on job and
  internship openings.