With the fall semester of college starting up in a few weeks, college students are working towards finalizing their housing situation for the upcoming year. Unfortunately, youre running out of time to answer the looming question: Do I want to live on campus or off campus? To help you to answer this question, weve weighed some of the crucial factors to consider while making this decision.
RAs, Rules, and Security
One of the first things that comes to mind about off-campus housing is the absence of resident assistants (RAs) and other members of residential life, and thus, the absence of rules. However, there is more to the story. While RAs serve as a form of law enforcement, they can also be a friend, mentor, and organizer of community events. In addition, the absence of RAs and desk assistants can result in lower levels of security. While many colleges are located in safe areas, this could be a relevant factor if your school isnt located in the best area. On the other hand, living in an off-campus apartment will give you your first full experience of freedom, and with that, a strong sense of responsibility. Also, the absence of RAs means that your apartment could easily become the choice hangout spot for you and your friends.
Cooking and Cleaning
Living in a college dorm is kind of like living with really bad maid service. The communal bathrooms and hallways will probably be cleaned a few times a week, and you can call a custodian if, lets say, your toilet explodes and yes, this did actually happen to a friend of mine, but thats a story for another day. In addition, you will probably choose to sign up for a meal plan, thus choosing to avoid cooking at the expense of sub-par food. On the flipside, living off campus will mean doing most of your own cooking and cleaning, but chances are that your cooking will be much better than the food in your cafeteria. (more)
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