Off-Campus Housing Blog

Cabana Beach Apartments

March 28, 2015

Looking for a trendy, eclectic place to call home while attending school in Gainesville, Florida? Establish your home base at Cabana Beach Apartments. This casual community meets the needs of college life, while providing a resort-style atmosphere that allows students to take full advantage of their down time. Cabana Beach recently came under the new…

Office Hour Tips: Staying Involved On-Campus

March 27, 2015

Off Campus Housing, Study Tips

Whether you’re a freshman just learning the ropes and taking mainly general education requirements, or a senior finishing up your degree, it’s never too early to start attending your professor’s office hours. While the idea of one-on-one time with the person dishing out grades can be intimidating, remembering a few simple office hour tips can…

Tips for Sharing Your College Apartment with Roommates

March 27, 2015

Roommates

Choosing your first college apartment is a very exciting time. This is the space that you can call your own. You get to pick it out yourself and decorate your room. It’s also one of the first steps to breaking out on your own. However, problems with roommates can quickly turn your glee into despair.…

No Candles No Problem: Incense Alternatives for Apartment Living

March 27, 2015

Decorating Tips

Nowadays, many apartment complexes discourage the use of open-flame candles due to disastrous accidents that have occurred in the past. Fortunately, there are plenty of incense alternatives that will help you achieve the calm ambiance and beautiful aromas of burning incense without the fire hazard. For instance, consider battery-operated candles to dimly light your space and…

Laundry Tips and Tricks

March 27, 2015

Apartment Living

Adjusting from home to apartment living can be a challenging time for college students as they tackle new and additional responsibilities—having some helpful laundry tips will allow you to make the best impression to future lovers, friends and employers. While college is a busy and sometimes hectic time of life, it’s no excuse for wearing the same…

Enjoying Apartment Common Spaces: Outdoor Grilling

March 27, 2015

Food, Neighbor

Most apartment complexes do not allow personal grills on balconies due to fire regulations, which makes communal grilling safer and even more appealing. Communal spaces make apartment living more fun and interesting, because they provide you with the opportunity to get to know your neighbors in a relaxing environment and to utilize resources. As the weather…

Eliminating Roommate Conflict: The Chore Wheel

March 27, 2015

Roommates

Most aspects of apartment living are wonderful, but without some ground rules, living in the apartment can quickly become a nightmare. Designing and maintaining a chore wheel is an excellent way to divvy up tasks in the apartment. Often roommates assume that each individual will be responsible for cleaning any messes they make in common rooms. However,…

Apartment Living with Pets

March 27, 2015

Apartment Living, Pets

Apartment living with pets can be a great way to familiarize yourself with the college community. First, make sure you’re ready for the responsibilities of caring for a pet. Then, check with your apartment complex’s pet policy to ensure that your pet is allowed in the apartment. After you decide that college is a good time for…

Add Life to Your Apartment Using Plants

March 27, 2015

Decorating Tips

Edible and affordable plants can add life and a bit of levity to small spaces and even brighten your mood. While apartment living is not always conducive to growing large gardens or tall fruit trees, it can be the decorating solution for functional, low-maintenance plants that can add color and calm to your apartment space. Herbs such…

Apartment Safety Tips for Every Renter

March 27, 2015

Safety Tips

Going off to college is an exciting time. For the first time, you’re free to do as you please, but with this newfound freedom comes the responsibility to protect yourself. Adhering to some simple apartment safety tips will help you enjoy the freedom college presents, while remaining safe in your new environment. Students, who live…

Living Without a Car Off Campus

March 27, 2015

Transportation

When you move off-campus, one of the things that can become an issue is transportation. It’s relatively easy to live on campus and do without wheels. When you move even a few miles away, living without a car can present new challenges. There are many reasons for trying to do without a car while you’re…

Understanding Which Apartment Amenities are Worth the Money

March 27, 2015

Off Campus Housing

When you’re looking for an off-campus apartment, it’s easy to be lulled into dreamland by fancy common spaces and apartment amenities. The newer the apartment complex, the nicer the amenities and units, and the higher the price tag. As a student, it’s important to be realistic about what you want and what you really need. Fancy…