Tips for Successful Off-Campus Living
Dorm life can be a fun, interesting life, but it can also be an exhausting, stressful life. Fortunately, college students have housing options. The most notable option to living in a dorm/residence hall is living in an off-campus apartment. Off-campus housing offers freedom, affordability, access to great amenities and so much more. However, like on-campus living, off-campus living can be rife with stressors. There are ways to eliminate these stressors, however; and ensure your off-campus living experience is nice and successful. Below are tips for eliminating potential stressors. Pay Your Rent on Time Paying your rent on time isn’t just a desirable feat, it’s a requirement. Late payment fees can add up quickly and make your rent higher than it should be. Besides that, consistent late payments could compromise your status or credit as a renter. Fees can compromise your budget, as you’ll constantly accrue expenses that you can’t afford to pay. Use the Amenities It’s com