For those of you that may be freshmen here at Auburn, or have only lived in the dorms so far, I’ve put together a list of the pros and (not that many) cons of living off-campus. It may be hard at first since you may be used to being walking distance from your classes, but all you need to do is find a routine that fits your schedule.
Cons:
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One of the cons of living off-campus is being further away from campus. It’s not as easy to get to campus unless you have a car, a good parking permit, or can take the transit. All you need to do is figure out what works for you and your routine.
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When you aren’t on campus, you no longer have as much money on your Tiger Card. This means more grocery shopping and managing how much you eat on campus.
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Another con of being off-campus is having to leave earlier for class. It’s not as easy to roll out of bed and walk five minutes to class when you have to plan to catch a transit or find a parking spot.
Pros:
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The main pro of living off-campus is having your own space. You get your own room and bathroom, and have the freedom to decorate your area however you like.
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If you don’t live alone and have roommates, it is probably easier to live with roommates in an apartment rather than a cramped dorm where you have no space. You can live with people you know or put a profile up on the Auburn off-camping housing website. There you can match with other people and find others to live with.
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Another great thing about living in an apartment is the amenities. Some apartment complexes have a pool and a gym, but a great amenity to have is an in unit washer and dryer. It’s definitely better than having to pay to wash your clothes every week.
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Depending on where you live, it may be cheaper to live off-campus than in a dorm. There is a wide range of places to live here in Auburn, and a lot of these places are a bit on the pricey side. But, there are also a lot of places that have a lower rent and are still really nice.