Off-Campus Housing Blog

Is Renters Insurance necessary?

August 22, 2017

Ah renters insurance, we’ve all seen the papers in the move in pamphlet and ignored it. It normally is covered in threatening innuendos that make you automatically feel as if you’ll be robbed. The question is though, do you need it? There are always those say “ Of course you need it, the apartment…

3 Apps that Make Walking at Night Safer

August 21, 2017

Neighbor, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

3 Apps. that Make Walking at Night Safer No matter where you live, walking alone at night can be a stressful experience. Even with your cell phone, it can takes minutes to call 911 or an emergency contact and explain a situation. Check out these great apps that can make any walk at night…

3 Apps for Sharing Expenses with Roommates

June 30, 2017

Roommates

Sharing expenses with roommates can be quite a hassle. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! These apps will help you easily manage your shared expenses with your roommates and pay your bills quickly and easily. Sharing Expenses Splitwise Splitwise is a cool little app that lets you add roommates and helps you track…

Guide for Bathroom Organization for Apartment Living

June 13, 2017

Apartment Living

Bathroom organization doesn’t have to take a backseat, because of the small size. There are plenty of options for classing up your bathroom. At least a couple times a day, you will need to visit the bathroom, so finding a way to make it welcoming for you and guests should help give you some peace of…

Kitchen Tools for College Apartments

June 12, 2017

Apartment Living, Kitchen

Knowing which kitchen tools are necessary for a comfortable college living experience before moving into to your first college apartment can save you a stressful situation later. Having your own kitchen is one of the benefits of moving in to your first apartment. However, if you’re just learning how to cook, the wide array of items at…

6 Summer Cleaning Tips for College Students

June 5, 2017

Apartment Living, Maintenance Tips

Practicing a few summer cleaning tasks throughout the summer is a great way to stay busy before the fall semester kicks back into gear. One of the issues many college students have when the typical school year begins is getting back into the swing of studying, writing papers, etc. Procrastination can set in easily due…

3 Keys to Escaping a Roommate Nightmare

June 2, 2017

Roommates

A roommate nightmare is a situation that any college student can encounter. Understanding how to properly approach a 3rd party when difficult situations occur is crucial to solving a major roommate problem. Every college grad has a “roommate horror story” tales of mountains of dirty dishes piled high in the tub or the ‘third roommate’ who moves…

3 Keys to Sharing Kitchen Space

May 26, 2017

Food, Kitchen

When living with roommates, sharing kitchen space can be difficult. Every individual has their own habits and being able to mesh those behaviors together can go a long way towards a positive roommate relationship. Moving into your first apartment is an exciting time. Unfortunately, cooking your first meal in a kitchen shared by a roommate…

Summer Semester 101: Job Hunting

May 17, 2017

Apartment Living

Regardless of which college you choose to attend, you will most likely have to attend class for at least one summer semester. During the summer semester, you might want to look for a summer job. There are a few reasons that acquiring a summer job is a good idea: Stowing away some cash during the summer…

Guide for Studying with Roommates

May 10, 2017

Apartment Living, Study Tips

Roommates can make for perfect study partners. Finding an appropriate place to study, becomes easier when you live with your classmates. If you’re living with a roommate or two in a small apartment, you likely have problems finding a private place to study outside of your bedroom. For college students this is a big issue…

Summer Semester Motivation

May 4, 2017

Apartment Living

With the spring season, comes the notion of spring cleaning, but another common theme among college students is to become lethargic during the warm weather. Summer motivation can be even more difficult to acquire, but it’s possible if you put your mind to it. It’s all too common, when Spring comes, to suddenly feel like the last…

7 Tips for Saving Money and Eating Well as a College Student

April 27, 2017

Apartment Living, Budgeting

Saving money and eating well are not opposite concepts. It’s truly possible to eat nutritionally balanced meals while saving money during college. As a college student, it’s easy to get in the habit of eating whatever is convenient and inexpensive. For some college students, this means Raman noodles and other food that can be prepared…