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The Pros And Cons Of Living On Your College Campus

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Mar 01, 2019

The Pros And Cons Of Living On Your College Campus

I have lived on campus at my university for two years now. There are definite perks, but there are also awful drawbacks.

Pro #1: You don't have to drive around campus looking for parking...or worry that your bus is going to catch on fire.

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Con #1: You have a 15 minute walk to class everyday.

Pro #2: There are plenty of places to eat, thanks to dining halls.

Con #2: Dining hall food is gross and meal plans are expensive.

Pro #3: Maintenance and housing can fix all your problems!

Con #3: ...Except maintenance never actually comes around and nothing ever gets fixed. And your hot water doesn't work. And when they do come, they come in without any warning.

Pro #4: It's cheaper than off campus.

Con #4: It only lasts for the academic year, and fully moving out just to go home for 3 months is the worst thing ever.

Pro #5: You feel more involved since you're literally on campus 24/7.

Con #5: You can't escape...because you're literally on campus 24/7.

This coming fall, I'll be moving off campus for the first time. I'll be sure to update how the experience differs!

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