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Fun Times with Apartment Pranks

September 8, 2015

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…

Choosing the Best College Housing Option for you

June 19, 2015

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Figuring out the best college housing choice can be a difficult process for a college student. Usually, when students think about college housing, they think about the location, while this is an important factor in the decision making process, the first thing students should do is decide what type of housing situation will be the…

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…

Picking the Perfect Roommate

May 31, 2015

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Figuring out who you were going to live with in a dorm as a freshman was easy. Student housing at your college took care of it for you. However, now that you’re considering moving off campus, deciding on a roommate is a much tougher decision and a much more important one. Without a resident adviser to…

College Apartment Quiz: Are You Financially Ready?

May 25, 2015

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When you’re on campus, all your needs are taken care of. You’re assigned a room and a roommate, you eat at the college cafeteria and you don’t have to commute to campus. Most of the time, you can just roll out of bed and be in class fifteen minutes later. Plus, you don’t have to…

5 Amazing Apartment Hacks

April 25, 2015

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Living in off-campus apartments is always a popular option for college students. Clever college students around the country invent genius apartment utilizing tricks to optimize their living space. Here are a few apartments hacks you can use to ensure that you’re maximizing your apartment’s capacity. Apartment Hacks Use shower curtain hooks to hang up pants in your…

6 Ways to Enjoy your Off Campus Pool Experience

March 31, 2015

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It’s officially Spring, and as the weather warms up you can finally start taking advantage of your off-campus swimming pool—the ultimate study break! Make the most of your time with these pool safety tips Wear sunscreen! The research is clear; skin cancer is a direct result of sun exposure, so load up on a waterproof…

Office Hour Tips: Staying Involved On-Campus

March 27, 2015

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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…

Living Without a Car Off Campus

March 27, 2015

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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…

Helping Your Child Achieve Independence

March 27, 2015

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College is a time when helping your child means letting them spread their wings and fly. For parents, college is definitely a time to let go and allow your child to make his or her own decisions – and mistakes. When your child moves into an off-campus apartment, it’s a new level of independence. In the…

Tips for Taking the Bus

March 25, 2015

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Transportation can be one of the biggest expenses and hassles in college. Between paying high parking fees and wasting time circling campus to find an available spot, finding different transportation methods can help you save money and time. Not only will the extra walk to and from the bus stop help ward off the freshman fifteen,…