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Going Solo: The Benefits of a One-Bedroom Apartment

September 14, 2015

After growing up surrounded by family – or perhaps the carousel of roommates for your first few semesters – your first time living alone can be a little intimidating. Between the bills, the cleaning and of course the isolation, the pressure of responsibility seems forever mounting. But, you’re in college now and living alone for…

Fun Times with Apartment Pranks

September 8, 2015

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College is a time for where you can really express yourself. Through school, music, art and when those aren’t enough, awesome – mostly safe – roommate pranks. Every great idea needs a bit of inspiration, though. Scroll through and see some hilarious gags to pull on your roommates! The Shower Sparkler A Gentle Wake Up…

5 Cheap Thrills to Save Your Dollar Bills

September 4, 2015

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Life can be pretty boring without money. After rent and utilities, and of course the massive school expenses, money can get a little tight. Instead succumbing your free time to your financial woes, get creative, find a buddy and get out there and live. With the right imagination, you can find plenty of cheap things…

Save Water in Your College Apartment

September 3, 2015

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A college budget is tight. Paying attention to the details – big and small – is essential to maintaining your finances in college (and also spare you from those embarrassing phone calls home to ask your parents for money). Scroll through to take in some easy fixes to cut down on your utilities bill, and…

Playful AND Practical: Gear to Give Your College Apartment Personality

September 1, 2015

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College is a time of self-expression and individuality – new music is found, new food is tasted and new people are met. In this pursuit of self-discovery, it seems only right that you’re living space is equally a note of your expanding uniqueness. The only problem: A college budget. Often times you will have to…

Apartment Living Advice: Decorating your Apartment More Efficiently

August 1, 2015

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As a college student, chances are there are two things you’re concerned with when it comes to decorating your apartment: cost and decorating it the way you like. When these two things seem to come into conflict, it can be discouraging. While you may have already heard apartment living advice concerning how to find the perfect apartment,…

Three Terrifying Roommate Scenarios

July 16, 2015

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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…

6 Tips to Avoid Nightmare Housemates in College Apartments

July 13, 2015

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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…

Getting Organized in a Small Space

July 10, 2015

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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

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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.…

5 Potential Roommate Issues

June 17, 2015

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When most students think of potential roommate issues, they usually think of the problems that occur once in the apartment (cleaning up the apartment, partying, etc.). However, there are several issues that roommates need to discuss together and check on with the leasing office before moving in. There are a number of reasons why students…

Three Benefits of Living in Off-Campus College Apartments

June 15, 2015

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Living in a dorm provides a convenience factor, but other than the excellent location, off-campus college apartments are the best way to enjoy college living. Here are three reasons moving off campus is the best living environment for college students Socialization. The socialization aspect of living off campus can work for hermits and social butterflies alike. If…