Off-Campus Housing Blog

College Apartment Living: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

July 19, 2015

College is all about new experiences. New learning, new environment, new people and finding yourself at the odd age of being an adult but not being quite sure how to be an adult. College apartments are a big part of this process. For most people, it’s the first time being solely dependent on yourself and not…

Five Roommate Types You Will Meet in College

July 18, 2015

Roommates

Part of being a college student is learning to live with roommates. Even if you shared a room with a sibling at home, it’s nothing compared to living with people you barely know. You can’t run to your parents when they make you mad, or threaten to beat them up, or… actually beat them up.…

Teaching your Child About Student Finances

July 17, 2015

Budgeting, Parent's Corner

As your teenage children get ready for their time in college, money matters will be a constant subject. Teaching your children about student finances and how it will influence their college experience will allow you to foster transparency, as well as act as a gateway to teaching your children about the power of the dollar. Here…

Three Terrifying Roommate Scenarios

July 16, 2015

Roommates

You did your research. You prepared ahead of time. Somehow, you still ended up moving in with a nightmare of a roommate. Suddenly, the semester seems twice as long as it did before. College apartments are never perfect, but you’re pretty sure your roommate is worse than anyone else you’ve ever heard about before. Trying to…

Five Tips for Finding a Roommate for Your College Apartment

July 15, 2015

Roommates

When you go off to college, it seems as though everyone you know has a “dreaded roommate” story or had a difficult time finding a roommate. Your mother had a roommate who would come in drunk and try to use the closet instead of the bathroom. Your sister had a roommate who had a sleeping…

Getting the Most out of Your Living Room

July 14, 2015

Apartment Living, Decorating Tips

One of the most difficult aspects of creating a great living space is deciding how to get the most out of your living room. After all, if you’re a student living in an off-campus apartment with a roommate, you’re probably dealing with disorganization, because you don’t feel like you have enough time. In other cases, your roommates possibly…

Aquavault: A Safety Solution for Students

July 14, 2015

Apartment Living, Safety Tips

A secure solution beyond your water adventures, the AquaVault® outdoor travel safe is made of durable high impact ABS thermoplastic to withstand aggressive attempts on your valuables, and is perfect for any dorm room or apartment. The 120-square-inch cargo hull is roomy enough for wallets, watches, mobile phones, jewelry, keys and other valuables. AquaVault® is…

6 Tips to Avoid Nightmare Housemates in College Apartments

July 13, 2015

Roommates

Living off campus in college apartments is awesome. You finally have your own place. No more dorms and nasty roommates. You’re about to get excited, then you calculate your budget. You realize how much cheaper rent is with a housemate. Don’t stress. Here are 6 tips for finding the perfect college housemate. 1. To Party, Or Not To…

Parent’s Corner: Providing Practical Tips for Your College Bound Student

July 12, 2015

Parent's Corner

Providing parental advice on finding off-campus housing might feel obtrusive if you believe in the idea of letting your college bound student have their own freedom. Regardless, you should still be there to help them through the sometimes confusing path of looking for housing since they’ll likely run across issues they’ve never encountered before. With your…

How to Have a Positive Roommate Experience

July 11, 2015

Roommates

The conventional wisdom about college roommates is “The best friends you make are those you make in college.” It’s partly true. You do make friends after college too and those friends you made in high school — well, some of them will continue to be your friends. However, in college, you have the chance to make…

Getting Organized in a Small Space

July 10, 2015

Apartment Living

Getting organized is an important step in becoming an adult. You’ll probably hear plenty of apartment living advice from family and friends when you move into a student apartment, though you’re never truly prepared when you realize the apartment is cramped. If you need a student apartment immediately and everything else gets filled up, you may have…

College Apartment Search: 3 Useful Tips to Keep In Mind

July 9, 2015

Apartment Living

Finding college apartments is usually one of the more tedious aspects of college life because of the prospects of paying rent, finding suitable living conditions and compatible roommates. While all three of those are just extras, you’ll discover you have so much more that could potentially pass over your head while thinking about your main concerns.…