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GravitysFallen t1_j1yqd6s wrote

Reply to comment by yogibear99 in I'm currently in college, and am struggling with whether to live in the dorms or in an apartment. Parents made a very generous offer and I don't know which one to pick. by Brilliant-Bed2876

Yeah but living in campus is ass. Now in OPs situation, 100% take the deal for dorm + car. But living off campus is 100000x better in my opinion than on campus, just feel trapped in on campus housing

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[deleted] t1_j2087ey wrote

why? campuses are usually beautiful, walkable and mostly self sufficient. even better if it is close to downtown.

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GravitysFallen t1_j20qse7 wrote

Did you live on campus in college, or even go to college?

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ChiSquare1963 t1_j20ubie wrote

Really depends on the campus, the dorm, and the individual’s personality. I liked dorm life, because everything was convenient and I could retreat to my dorm room when I wanted to get away from people. My brother preferred apartment life, where he could cook and grill and have people over. My brother’s children are in college now; one loves apartment life, one loves dorm life, and one is threatening to move home where he doesn’t have to share living space with other teenagers.

Unless dorm life is awful, I’d take the less expensive housing option.

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[deleted] t1_j20usis wrote

i did and it was exactly how i described. easier to socialize, no need for car, and frankly, healthier bc i was walking everywhere!

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ZebraAthletics t1_j22rlwy wrote

Totally depends on the school and campus. There is huge variation.

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