Thursday, February 26, 2009
One of the most exciting and daunting things about being a freshman is being able to live on your own for the first time. My freshman year was particularly exciting because I went out of state to Eugene, Ore., to try my hand at really living outside my comfort zone.
My freshman residence hall experience went surprisingly well, considering my room was the size of a small closet. Compare my room of not even 100 usable square feet to a standard McCollum room of about 140 usable square feet.
But on the upside, my roommate, Hannah, and I got along better than any roommates I’d ever seen.
When I decided to come to the University, I went straight for campus housing because it provided everything I needed: convenience, low cost and community.
I’m starting to look for my own place to live off-campus next year, and I know it’s not always going to be easy to find just what I’m looking for. Considerations such as type of housing, roommate, proximity to campus, neighborhood, contract length, furniture, pets and cost will factor into my decision.
Knowing how to start the housing search can be the hardest step, especially for college students. That’s why I hope these apartment guides will help make the transition to your next housing destination just a little bit easier.
When we started to put together this spring’s apartment guides, we thought about what students needed to know about finding a place to live next year. What matters to students about where they live? What interesting stories do students have to tell about their housing experiences? What don’t students know about finding a place to live?
The best way to start is by exploring the Lawrence housing scene. And we hope that this first Spring 2009 apartment guide will help you get to know and explore your options.
— — Edited by Brandy Entsminger
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