Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Kailey Walters As a college student with a limited budget, you may not want or be able to splurge on many things. However, there are some areas where you could make an exception. Take your apartment, for example. Whether you’re renting on or off-campus, you probably want your living space to feel like home…

By Alicia Geigel In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, college students across the country have not only been forced out of normal classroom lectures to remote learning, but they’ve also been displaced from jobs and any usual means of making money. Like millions of people in the US, college students are facing both…

By Alyssa Laffitte As a college student, this school year will likely look very different for you. Virtual classes are replacing traditional ones, and students will be forced to social distance. You have to worry about your health in addition to your academics. However, it is possible to adapt and to be successful despite this…

By Brittany Loeffler As colleges hold in-person or hybrid classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, students are left wondering how their social life will be affected. One of the most notable factors of attending a university is meeting people and hanging out with friends. With social distancing guidelines in place, large events such as football games…

By Victoria Robertson Now that summer is finally upon us, it’s time to transform those outdoor spaces from the basic décor to an outdoor oasis that you actually want to spend time in all summer long! That being said, it’s hard enough to determine what furniture to purchase, but to top it all off, you…

By Ashley Paskill Living in any small space can be a challenge, but living in a studio apartment can add its own set of difficulties. It is important to maximize your space so you have a private place to sleep and a place to have guests over. This may seem impossible, but with the right…

By Brittany Loeffler Living in an apartment as a college student is one of the first times that you can decorate the space where you’re living. However, as a college student, you’ll find yourself decorating on a budget. This is where DIY projects come in handy! When you decorate your apartment with DIY projects with…

6 Tips to Cool Your Home and Save Money This Summer By Alicia Geigel Being that summer is here, I think we can attest to the fact that we’ve all been trying to stay out of the scorching heat. With the rising temperatures and nearly suffocating humidity, the last thing any of us want to…

4 Ways to Find a College Roommate By Madison White For some people, finding a roommate is easy. They already have friends who need rooms or have connections that will guarantee them someone to share their space. Others are not quite so lucky. When you don’t already have those pre-existing connections, finding a roommate can…

Creating a Productive Work-From-Home Space By Alyssa Laffitte Working from home is very convenient. But unfortunately, home is full of distractions, like family members, roommates, or a cute pet. It can be difficult to get work done at home when you have all those distractions surrounding you. In this article, we’ll discuss how to create…

6 Ways to Prepare to Live on Your Own By Kailey Walters If you’ve never lived on your own before, preparing to do so can bring up a whole host of complicated emotions. You might be excited at the prospect of being independent for the first time, but by the same token, you might also…

Spring Cleaning Advice By Victoria Robertson Given the current climate, many of us are finding that we have more time than usual to dedicate to keeping our homes or apartments clean. However, where do we even start? Many of us have let the clutter take over everything, which leaves us with a big mess to…