Welcome back budgeteers! In today’s post we will be discussing the pros and cons of living on campus and vice versa. Now grab your pen and paper and get ready to jot down some notes!
Pros of Living On Campus
- Do not have to pay rent every month, more money in your pocket
- Meal Plan meaning you do not have to buy groceries
- Located on campus so you are able to walk to class or take campus bus, resulting in less gas used
Cons of Living On Campus
- Having to leave during breaks meaning you are paying for a whole semester/year and you are not able to stay the whole semester/year
- Room and board is not cheap, average room and board prices are
- Paying more for a small amount of space to live in
- Parking pass payment
Pros of Living Off Campus
- Although you pay rent you save money in the long haul because rent is usually cheaper all together compared to room and board
- Paying for a larger living space compared to dorm rooms
- Compared to living on campus, you can stay in your apartment/house during breaks for no extra charge
Cons of Living Off Campus
- Paying rent every month
- Have to buy groceries
- Farther from campus meaning pay more for gas, bus pass, or parking pass
As you can see these lists have varying opinions so when choosing what is the best fit for you make sure to create your own list before deciding whether to live on or off campus. Everyone thrives in different environments and it is best to choose which fits your own personal lifestyle and budget.
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