UMN Housing Off Campus With Its Benefits And Drawbacks

By Della Monroe


In order for a student to reach their dream, they have to enroll in a school which could give good education appropriate to the degree program they love. Aside from that, they have to ready themselves for the challenges that will come their way. Perhaps, one of the challenges they will encounter is finding the right house for them.

Almost all the universities provide dormitories to their students. But did you know there are students who dont grab this great opportunity and may start creating their type of second home. They definitely prefer the UMN housing off campus because they could stay outside the university premises but still stay altogether with all their dear friends.

But before you totally decide to stay in an off campus apartments, it will be best to consider first all the advantages and disadvantages that you will get. Yes, you get so much freedom in staying off campus but will the cost of living will become a convenience to you. If you ever choose to stay on campus, everything is very near to you. With these, here are the advantages and disadvantages of living off school.

First, let us talk about the advantages. As what was mentioned earlier, it gives you so much freedom. You do not need to strictly follow any rules or restrictions like the ones commonly experience inside the school. Thus, you could do everything that you want like studying in a coffee shop in the middle of the night or go shopping around the malls in the city.

You can now let out your creativity and style your apartment. Paint the walls with whatever color you want just like the one you had inside your bedroom. In addition, you get a peaceful environment to efficiently do all your assignments and projects. You have the freedom to cook your favorite meal anytime you like and no longer depend on the foods offered by your cafeteria. You may even invite your parents to stay with you for an entire day.

You got the freedom in choosing your own room. You can rent a small one for you own or rent a larger one so all of your friends can stay with you. Different school organizations even rent an entire house for their own. Bottom line, it is just all about the income preference of your roommates.

First of the disadvantage is the cost of your apartment. Yes, there is a great possibility that you will end up renting an apartment which could be costly on your part. Remember, renting outside the school is not covered with your scholarship. You will definitely have to allot a big budget for your rent and a small budget for yourself. Thus, only choose what you can afford.

You need to take some time in cleaning your apartment which could compromise your studies, you need to shop for food and purchase some more groceries. On the other hand, you might be encouraged to purchase a car so you will get an ease when travelling for school. But purchasing one means another budget for gas and its maintenance.

Start considering the bills for electricity, water, internet, pest control, phone service, trash pick up and a lot more. All of these are not for free when you are renting. Also consider the neighborhood you will be staying, is it safe and are there any guards around.




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