Should You Live On or Off Campus?

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Should You Live On or Off Campus?
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• Living on or off campus is a consideration that
  all college or university students will face at
  some time. While making the decision is easy for
  some, for others it may be too important to make
  on a whim or without previous planning. However,
  everyone is unique. Your decision to stay in the
  dorms or move to an off-campus apartment is truly
  your own. And, fortunately, there are some pros
  and cons of both that can help you with the
  decision. Below is a brief breakdown of these
  pros and cons.

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Pros and Cons of Living Off Campus

• Essentially, living off campus is designed to
  provide responsibility and independence. And just
  like college life, it comes with its share of ups
  and downs. To ensure you make the right decision
  about where to live, you must be aware of these
  advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most
  notable downs of living off campus, include

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• It can sometimes be more expensive than living on
  campus, especially since you may have to pay for
  utilities, groceries and household products,
  parking and more
• The commute to campus might be longer, and its
  likely that the closer you move to your school,
  the higher your rent will be
• Living further away may cause you to feel further
  away or disconnected from your peers and campus
  life. Stay connected by spending time on campus
  after your classes and attending school events
  and activities

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• If you plan to drive to campus, you may need to
  pay expensive parking fees
• It may be difficult to find off-campus housing
  thats student-friendly
• If your roommate moves out (for any reason),
  youll be stuck paying all the expenses

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• The cons of living off campus might make you
  think twice, but no matter what, it can be a fun,
  exciting and liberating experience. Furthermore,
  there are several advantages to this option.
  These advantages, include
• The student housing London, Ontario has to offer
  is more spacious than dorm rooms
• You can often choose your own roommate or
  roommates and share expenses, making off-campus
  living more affordable

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• It can be less expensive than living on campus if
  you find a place that's all-inclusive
• Offers freedom, independence, adult experience
  and the chance to make and live by your own rules
• There are less strict rules - no curfew, quiet
  hours, a ban on overnight guests, etc.
• Unlike residence halls, apartment buildings dont
  close during the summer or holidays

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• Apartment buildings are often quieter and less
  chaotic than residence halls
• Youll have a kitchen and a bathroom, which you
  can use at any time

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The Pros and Cons of Living On Campus

• On-campus living is especially popular among
  first year students because it eliminates the
  commute and makes it easier to make friends.
  However, it still has downfalls, just like
  off-campus living. Some of the cons of living on
  campus, include
• Residence halls can be loud, chaotic and crowded
• Room board and other expenses can sometimes
  make it more expensive than living in any student
  accommodation London offers

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• Bathrooms are shared, usually with many
  othersKitchen space is shared or virtually
  non-existent. Plus, you cant do much cooking or
  cook and eat whenever you want
• Campus life can be exciting and versatile, but
  becoming too involved could isolate you from the
  social world outside of the school
• You will probably have to share a room with a
  stranger

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• These are some of the advantages of living on
  campus
• A much closer proximity and shorter commute to
  your classes and beyond.
• Access to a variety of campus amenities
• There are often parties and fun activities going
  on around college and university campuses
• Youll have easy access to student services and
  other support

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• Living on campus instills a greater sense of
  belonging, and campuses are often rife with
  community support
• Socializing is convenient and almost unavoidable
• A great compromise is to find all-inclusive
  off-campus housing that's designed for students
  and close to your campus, such as Residence on
  First.