I recently got admitted into Florida State University and I don't know whether it'll be more convenient to live on campus or off campus..Can anyone assist please?
2007-02-23 10:11:57 · 14 answers · asked by Sophia's Mommy 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Live on campus for 2 years. You get the convenience of being close to classes without driving and you are able to meet people that are not in your classes. It will give you a larger friend base faster. You also don't have to cook for yourself right away. You get included in more activities through living on campus as well. I loved the 2 years I spent on campus, but that was enough. I thought that it was perfect timing to more off my Jr. year and it ended up being great. I highly suggest it.
2007-02-23 10:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by principessajordan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always lived off campus (I am an old man of 40 now), and to this day I regret having not gotten a dorm for at least the first year. There is a lot of support on campus, ease of learning where things are, etc, and establishing good study habits. because I was always off campus, I didn't get a lot of the advising that other people got, and I ended up needing an extra semester to finish some stupid GE's.
2007-02-23 10:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live on campus, for at least your first year. In the dorms, there are other people who are in the same boat as you, and it's also closer to your classes, so you have the chance to roll right out of bed, walk for 5 or 10 minutes and get to class. Doesn't happen when you live off campus. It's also cheaper, because everything's included...and if you really like it, you can apply to become an RA, which would have you covered.
2007-02-23 11:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by clehl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would seem to me that all that depends on where the college is and what it costs to live on campus there. I don't know where Florida State is, other than in Florida, I guess, so I don't know the off campus housing market. And, I have no idea how much it costs to go to FSU, so you'll have to look all that up for yourself. God Bless you.
2007-02-23 10:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
off campus is cheaper, but less convenient. Living in the dorms is worth both the time it saves and the experience
2007-02-23 10:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by Ting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume your University requires freshmen to live in the dorms - for the first year.. then they can live off campus. At least this is what my University did!
2007-02-23 10:15:00 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i will no longer be able to make the alternative for you, yet i will recommend some inquiries to ask your self and describe my very own journey. might you share a room or apartment or stay on my own? execs to having a roommate: much less lonely, and a powerful roommate could be a reliable chum that should assist you once you're ill or problem in case you do no longer come domicile as envisioned. Cons: to having a roommate. much less privateness, threat of having a foul roommate (intense conflicts, robbery, etc.) that's maximum well known? cleansing your individual bathing room or using a bathing room this is utilized by potential of many human beings yet wiped sparkling by potential of somebody else many times? once you're determining the funds, confirm to comprise hidden expenses of residing off campus, e.g. utilities if no longer secure in lease, transportation value, a threat renter's insurance, etc. relating to nutrition, will you have a fit nutrition plan in case you devour on your individual or on the dorm cafeteria? understand that whilst you're on your individual, you will no longer in simple terms ought to cook dinner for your self, yet shop for groceries, positioned them away, sparkling out your refrigerator many times, freshen up after your self after cooking. you will incredibly have a much better area to scrub and airborne dirt and dirt. and finally, does your college enable first year pupils to stay off campus? some do, some do no longer. IMHO, in line with my journey, residing in the dorms for the 1st year or 2 is a robust theory, till you get used to all the different existence kind variations that comprise college. There are fewer household initiatives and that's extra trouble-free to make new acquaintances. Later, i think of dorm existence optionally available, despite the fact that this is extra effectual to share an apartment with one to 3 different persons whom you have come to comprehend properly and believe incredibly of residing on my own.
2016-10-16 08:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by troesch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at your housing costs on and off campus. Then consider other associated costs, such as transportation and time costs. Pros and Cons of living in a dorm situation or with apartment mates; pros and cons of landlords or the institution and affiliates.
2007-02-23 10:16:31 · answer #8 · answered by What, what, what?? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fun to live on your own, but it is MUCH cheaper to live on campus, no matter where you go to school. Save your money while you still have a choice.
2007-02-23 10:19:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
stay in the dorms and stuff. it may or may not be cheaper i dont know, but the first week of living in dorms freshman year is the best and most important week of college. the first week everyones doors are open, so its VERY important to just walk into everyones rooms and meet as many people as u can so u have a lot of friends and connections. dorms = meeting people!!
2007-02-23 10:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋