Off-Campus Living: Furnished vs. Unfurnished Apartments

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Off-Campus Living Furnished vs. Unfurnished
Apartments
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• For students moving off campus, choosing the
  right apartment can be confusing. There are
  numerous options for off-campus living
  bachelor-style, all-inclusive, furnished or
  unfurnished the list goes on and on. However,
  choosing between a furnished and unfurnished
  apartment is one of the biggest decisions youll
  have to make, as they both have their pros and
  cons. However, the one thats right for you will
  depend on your lifestyle. But keep in mind that
  they both have their pros and cons.

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A List of Questions

• For most college students, choosing between a
  furnished and unfurnished apartment can be
  complicated. However, there are some questions
  you can ask yourself that might help you make the
  right choice, like

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• Are you moving to or from another state?
• Are you willing to sleep on the floor until you
  can afford some furniture?
• Are you moving to a high-rise building with lots
  of stairs?
• Do you have enough manpower to help you move?
• Can you afford to pay for professional movers?
• Are you willing to sacrifice style for
  convenience?

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• Would you have to buy your own furniture
  including major appliances?
• Can you really afford to purchase furniture?
• Can you afford the higher rent for a furnished
  apartment?

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Benefits of an unfurnished Apartment
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• Unfurnished apartments are blank canvases. This
  means you can put your personal stamp on them and
  buy whatever furniture you like to fit your
  space. A bonus is that most of them still come
  with major appliances like a stove and
  refrigerator, so you dont have to worry about
  purchasing those. Plus, generally, unfurnished
  apartments are cheaper than furnished ones.

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• Its certainly a better option for a Fanshawe
  College residence than the hectic dorms. In a
  furnished apartment, youll also have to be extra
  careful, because youll be held liable for any
  damage to the furniture.

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Benefits of a Furnished Apartment
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• Furnished apartments can be convenient, but
  theyre probably not for individuals who want to
  bring their personal style to the space. However,
  you certainly have more room to inject your own
  style than with a dorm room. You could
  personalize the space with your own paint
  colours, accents and personal items. Besides,
  its much wiser to save money on furniture pieces
  and appliances you probably cant afford, like a
  washer and dryer, sofa and bedroom furniture.

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• Your rent and security deposit might be higher,
  but it evens out because you wont have to spend
  so much money on furniture. Not only that, you
  wont have to move any heavy furniture or
  appliances. The off-campus furnished apartments
  London Ontario offers also give you the luxury of
  having a space with furniture you couldnt afford
  on your own.