Off-Campus Housing Blog

Thoughtful Low-Budget Mother’s Day Gifts

May 3, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Family, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

From homemade gifts to breakfast in bed, we did everything we could as kids to show our mothers we cared on Mother’s Day. Now that we’re all grown up… well, we’re still broke. Here are some really nice gifts you can buy for your mother that’s within any budget. Lush: Lush has an incredible…

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Why the Bike is Better

April 30, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Budgeting, Transportation

Some people claim that they don’t have time to hit the gym, but what if you could make exercise part of your daily routine? Save Your Time In heavily-trafficked cities, riding your bike can make your commute faster and easier. The average commute within city limits is less than 10 miles, which would…

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Bad Reception Makes for Lame Living

April 27, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Leasing Information, Maintenance Tips, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

Cell phone reception may not have even made it onto your apartment hunting checklist. Most of us probably just expect our phones to work at any given time, or take our cell service for granted. But consider how you would feel if your apartment community was located in a dead zone. Oops If you…

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Tips for Debt-Free International Studies

April 24, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner, Study Tips, Transportation

Staying Debt-Free When Studying Abroad Do you want to spend a semester or a summer exploring an exotic city? Maybe you want to stay for a whole year in a different country. Or perhaps you want to finish your degree at an international university. In any case, living and studying abroad could be perfect for…

6 Things To Do Before Leaving Your Apartment For Summer Break

April 23, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Budgeting, Maintenance Tips, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

Don’t be that roommate. That roommate is the one that leaves the apartment in a hurry on Thursday before Summer Break starts because he doesn’t have class on Fridays. That roommate is the one who leaves his dishes in the sink and his gaming system out on the floor of the living room. That roommate is…

Quick and Gymless: Fee-Free Workouts for That Summer Bod

April 20, 2018

Apartment Living, Off Campus Housing

The sun is out, the beach is calling, but unfortunately, you’re not in your best shape. You’ve been keeping your body hidden under pounds of cloth, but now it’s time to shed those layers and show some skin. How can you get that figure summer-ready fast? It’s easier than you think! Try doing these quick…

Making Friends in College

April 19, 2018

Apartment Living, Neighbor, Off Campus Housing

It can be difficult, and even a little frustrating, to make friends in college. It’s not like high school where you spend eight hours, five days a week with the same people in every class. There are thousands of courses to take in college, and chances are you might not see the friend you…

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Should You Move in Together?

April 18, 2018

Apartment Living, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

You’ve been dating for a while now and things have been going really well. You’re certain your significant other is the one, but are you ready to become roommates? Moving in with your significant other is a big step and can have major implications on your life. Having them live with you can alter…

Dealing With Roomies Who Touch Your Stuff

April 16, 2018

Apartment Living, Food, Maintenance Tips, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

Face it: unless you can afford to live on your own, someone’s going to be in your space. Still, that doesn’t mean you have to share your belongings like you share the apartment. Early boundary-setting is important, and even trivial items should be discussed. However, even after this conversation, there’s always that one roomie who…

Knowing When to Move

April 13, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Off Campus Housing, Roommates, Transportation

Moving sucks. You have to pack up everything you own, somehow get all of that from one place to the other, and then unpack all day. It’s an annoying process that nobody likes, but most of us will have to do it at some point in our lives. But when should you move? Here are…

Parents: Letting Go

April 12, 2018

Apartment Living, Family, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

If you love them let them go. This phrase is tired, but it holds value. The process of allowing your child to venture out on their own for the first time is necessary, though certainly easier said than done. Just as this time is both exciting and scary for young adult students, it may be…

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Loving Thy Neighbor

April 11, 2018

Apartment Living, Neighbor, Off Campus Housing, Safety Tips

You hardly know them. They’re usually only visible for a moment while they are fumbling with their keys and groceries outside their door. It is amazing how you can live next door to someone, yet still feel continents away. With different schedules, interests, occupations, and lifestyles, it can be a challenge to develop a relationship…