Reasons Students Choose to Move into Residence or Off-Campus Apartments

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Reasons Students Choose to Move into Residence or
Off-Campus Apartments
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• Many students choose to live in residence during
  their first year of university to meet new people
  and make friends. Others, however, prefer to find
  a room or local apartment to save money and
  maintain privacy. As both options have their
  share of benefits, youll need to decide what is
  most important to you.

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Moving into Residence

• If you live in a University of Waterloo
  residence, youll immediately meet plenty of
  people. It will be easy to make friends, as
  youll be around people of a similar age who are
  in the same situation as you. This can help
  reduce any feeling of homesickness.

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• Another major benefit is convenience. Youll be
  back home straight after class and you can sleep
  in the morning almost right up until you need to
  go to class. Plus, everything you need will be in
  one place, including study resources, food, and
  activities to take part in.

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• Finally, youll have almost as much freedom as
  living off campus. Youll still have your own
  space and, for the most part, you can do whatever
  you want. There will be some rules, but no
  curfews or anything too strict.

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Choosing an Off-Campus Apartment

• The main advantage of an off-campus apartment is
  improved privacy and a lack of distractions. This
  gives you the chance to socialize only when you
  want to. The rest of the time, you can enjoy
  peace and quiet

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• Youll also avoid sharing a bathroom, laundry
  room, and kitchen with too many people. It will
  be much more comfortable having your own and
  far less frustrating.

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• Another advantage is that youll likely spend
  less. Off-campus apartments tend to be cheaper,
  but youll also see monetary savings by buying
  groceries and preparing your own food. Plus,
  youll eat better meals and start learning how to
  take care of yourself.

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• Lastly, there are fewer rules with an apartment
  than on campus. For instance, theres no need to
  be silent when exams are taking place and there
  are no restrictions as to who can stay over.

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• If you want all the above to meet new people,
  save money, maintain a sense of privacy, and
  easily reach school your best option is student
  apartments for rent near University of Waterloo.

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• Student housing at King Street Towers, for
  instance, gives you the opportunity to meet other
  students in places like the onsite fitness
  center, recreation center, and group study
  lounges. At the same time, you can be on your own
  and focus on your studies whenever you want.