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When living on-campus, you will be able to participate in college/school activities and get to your classes on time without spending more on transportation.
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For many students, living on campus is an important part of the college experience. You’ll get to spend almost all your time around other people your age and will have the chance to participate in activities ranging from meals in the evenings to events held at the student residence.
Renting an apartment is just not the same — you live with a much smaller group and miss out on many of the benefits of on-campus housing.
1. Reduced Travel Time When you live on campus, you can wake up just before your classes, as there’s no need to plan your journey to school. The reduced travel time also means you can head back to your room whenever you have a short break and can easily fit visits to the library into your schedule when it’s convenient for you.
2. Great Social Life You may arrive at university knowing no one. This changes almost instantly when you live on campus. You’ll be meeting people everywhere you go, beyond just those who attend the same classes as you.
3. Fewer Responsibilities Living on campus means you are only responsible for keeping a small living space clean and tidy. Plus, there’s no need to worry about paying rent and utility bills, figuring out transportation, or dealing with a landlord. You also eliminate the need to search for housing, check that everything seems fine in the lease, and leave a security deposit.
4. Form Study Groups If you find it difficult to stay focused when studying alone, forming a study group could be the solution. However, organizing a study group can be complicated when you live off campus; for instance, you may need to return to school after your classes have finished.
On the flip side, it is easy to fit around everyone’s schedules when you hold sessions on campus — you can even use evenings and weekends.
Whereas there are plenty of benefits to living in on-campus housing, Peterborough students do experience some downsides that their peers who are renting apartments avoid. For example, you’ll lack freedom, pay more for your housing, and need to purchase a meal plan.
A great alternative to on-campus housing is student rentals in Peterborough. Students have Severn Court: off-campus housing that gives you the on-campus experience without any of the downsides. In this affordable, all-inclusive housing, you’ll be around other students, live just a short walk from campus, and can come and go as you please.
