Paws and Claws: On- and off-campus living
Paws by Julia Carlucci/Online Editor Claws by Kristin Jording/Managing Editor
Issue date: 7/22/10 Section: Opinions
Paws
I've lived on campus for my first three years of college.
I've lived in Andrews, Ford and Weller.
I'll be living on campus again this school year in Weller. I haven't lived off campus during the school year, but I've stayed with friends living off campus at other times.
Sure, there are some places off campus that look great, but it wouldn't be easy for me to live there.
Living on campus is easiest for me because I do not have a car or a license. I also can't ride a bike very well and those corners are killers!
I'll be frank. My parents spoiled me in some ways growing up. I never had to get a summer job.
But then in other areas they didn't spoil me-my dad never let me drive his car, not even for practice after I had already taken driver's education.
Living off campus means I'm just that much farther away from my classes.
If I lived off-campus, I would have to get up earlier to get to class on time. I'm not a morning person.
Living on campus also means I'm closer to resources like Booth Library and the Gregg Lab. I'm an English major too, which means my bag will always be full of books.
Living on campus means I can drop by my room and drop books off in between classes. I don't have to drag around an extra five to 20 pounds every day.
For my lifestyle living on campus works best for me.
Claws
Living off-campus is a blessing! I love it.
We are college students and should learn to be on our own without the university's help along the way.
Yes, I think it is important for students to live on campus for their first and maybe second year, but after that I believe everyone should grow up and get out!
Students need to learn how to manage their money and take care of themselves. The residence halls are a great segue into this.
It is important for students to manage their own money with bills and rent. This will help them when they get out on their own, instead of relying on their parents.
Having an apartment or a house also teaches kids to clean and fix things around their place rather than just having the residence halls fix it for them.
Along with cleaning and fixing things, living on your own can teach you to cook for yourself, which you will have to do in the future.
Taylor Hall will not always be around to serve you chicken strips.
Next, living off-campus is cheaper than living on-campus. I've laid out the prices and it is quite a bit cheaper, especially with the housing increase.
In off-campus housing, students can also have pets, which can teach students responsibility, all while having your little, furry friend.
Basically, off-campus housing is so much better than on-campus living because you get to be on your own, with your friends in your own environment.
I've lived on campus for my first three years of college.
I've lived in Andrews, Ford and Weller.
I'll be living on campus again this school year in Weller. I haven't lived off campus during the school year, but I've stayed with friends living off campus at other times.
Sure, there are some places off campus that look great, but it wouldn't be easy for me to live there.
Living on campus is easiest for me because I do not have a car or a license. I also can't ride a bike very well and those corners are killers!
I'll be frank. My parents spoiled me in some ways growing up. I never had to get a summer job.
But then in other areas they didn't spoil me-my dad never let me drive his car, not even for practice after I had already taken driver's education.
Living off campus means I'm just that much farther away from my classes.
If I lived off-campus, I would have to get up earlier to get to class on time. I'm not a morning person.
Living on campus also means I'm closer to resources like Booth Library and the Gregg Lab. I'm an English major too, which means my bag will always be full of books.
Living on campus means I can drop by my room and drop books off in between classes. I don't have to drag around an extra five to 20 pounds every day.
For my lifestyle living on campus works best for me.
Claws
Living off-campus is a blessing! I love it.
We are college students and should learn to be on our own without the university's help along the way.
Yes, I think it is important for students to live on campus for their first and maybe second year, but after that I believe everyone should grow up and get out!
Students need to learn how to manage their money and take care of themselves. The residence halls are a great segue into this.
It is important for students to manage their own money with bills and rent. This will help them when they get out on their own, instead of relying on their parents.
Having an apartment or a house also teaches kids to clean and fix things around their place rather than just having the residence halls fix it for them.
Along with cleaning and fixing things, living on your own can teach you to cook for yourself, which you will have to do in the future.
Taylor Hall will not always be around to serve you chicken strips.
Next, living off-campus is cheaper than living on-campus. I've laid out the prices and it is quite a bit cheaper, especially with the housing increase.
In off-campus housing, students can also have pets, which can teach students responsibility, all while having your little, furry friend.
Basically, off-campus housing is so much better than on-campus living because you get to be on your own, with your friends in your own environment.
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