Tips for Choosing Between On and Off-Campus Housing

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Tips for Choosing Between On and Off-Campus
Housing
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• For college students, choosing housing is almost
  as important as choosing a major. Generally,
  there are two basic housing options on-campus or
  off-campus. Most students dont know how to
  choose between the two, causing many to settle.

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• However, there are some considerations that can
  prevent settling on either of these housing
  options. Below are a few tips that can help you
  choose between the two.

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Consider the Convenience

• Whether on or off campus, all St. Catharines
  student housing offers some convenience. However,
  this convenience differs depending on where you
  live. For example, dorm-living is more convenient
  than apartment-living.

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• This makes it beneficial to first-year students
  and students who want less responsibility. Some
  of the conveniences of on-campus living, include

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• Quick access to meals, which are prepared in the
  dining hall
• No bills
• Furnished rooms, so students dont have to move
  or purchase their own furniture

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• Proximity and easy access to school resources,
  such as the library, study and computer lounges,
  the bookstore, the dining hall, classrooms,
  lectures halls, and so much more.
• Few domestic responsibilities, such as cooking
  and cleaning

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• On the other hand, off-campus housing has its own
  set of unique conveniences. For example
• A private bathroom that you dont have to share
  unless you choose to
• More space and privacy than dorms

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• A private kitchen where you can prepare your own
  (healthy) meals
• No curfew and less rules and regulations than
  residence halls
• Access to apartment amenities, such as a game
  lounge, gym, pool, etc.

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Consider the Commute

• Obviously, on-campus housing is much closer to a
  university than off-campus housing. However,
  places like Regent Student Living offers St.
  Catharines student housing thats in walking
  distance of the campus.

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• So, students can reap the benefits of off-campus
  living while residing only minutes away from
  their university. But living on-campus is as
  close as you can get to your classes, the library
  and more.

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Consider Any Extra Costs

• No matter where you live, extra costs can add up
  and make your accommodations more expensive. When
  living on campus, essentially all standard costs
  are covered. But you might have to pay for
  extras, especially luxury items, such as
  certain amenities, parking spots, furnishings or
  room types.

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• For students living in off-campus housing, extras
  can be defined as basic utilities, fees for
  amenities, transportation to and from school,
  groceries, and even insurance. Unfortunately,
  these extra costs can make off-campus living too
  expensive for some students.

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• However, most off-campus, university-approved
  housing is all-inclusive, so youll save money on
  utilities. Plus, sharing expenses with roommates
  can make living off campus much more affordable.
  This is a luxury that isnt available when living
  on campus. http//regentstudents.com/