{"id":1157,"date":"2019-09-20T21:18:56","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T21:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/?p=1157"},"modified":"2019-09-20T21:18:58","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T21:18:58","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-student-life-on-campus-or-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/pros-and-cons-of-student-life-on-campus-or-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and cons of student life, on campus or off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To live on campus\u2026 or off\u2026 that is the question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The smell of sharpened pencils lingers in the\nair. The soundtrack: the fresh crack of new textbook spines. That\u2019s right, it\u2019s\nthat magical time of renewal. It\u2019s fall time; the leaves are changing and the\nheat of summer is fading, but our sunburns are still pretty well intact after\nthe long weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But now, our attention is being pulled\u2014nay,\ndragged\u2014back into the classroom. It\u2019s school time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, this means big changes are a\u2019comin\u2019.\nIn fact, more than 2,000,000 Canadians are expected to be heading back to\nuniversity, based on 2015-16 findings from StatCan. That\u2019s a population twice\nthe size of Edmonton, and many of those students will be relocating to attend\nthe school of their choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But where will they live? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two choices, really. Students can\nopt-in to #dormlife\u2014if there is room, of course\u2014or they can decide to try to\nstand up on their own two feet (maybe with the help of a few friends) and rent\na place of their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are definitely pros and cons to each of\nthese choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of living in a dorm: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You meet a lot of people really\nquickly<\/li><li>You are constantly involved with\non-campus activities <\/li><li>Your lifestyle is all-inclusive;\nrent, utilities, (often times) food, furniture<\/li><li>You don\u2019t need to worry about a\ncommute or transportation <\/li><li>You have a turn-key situation with\nlittle to no stress involved, like having to find the right place<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of living in a dorm: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You will most likely have to live\nwith a roommate\u2014often times, you won\u2019t get to pick who it is<\/li><li>You will likely be living in tight\nquarters<\/li><li>You may have to share a bedroom <\/li><li>Your all-inclusive meal plans may\ncost you more than you would normally spend on groceries <\/li><li>You may not appreciate, or want to\nabide by all of the dorm rules set out by the school <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Class-of-2006-Reunion-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of finding an off-campus rental <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You get to find a place that you\nlove <\/li><li>You can choose to live alone or\nhave roommates (that you pick) to split the costs <\/li><li>You can often find cheaper living\naccommodations \u2014 if you look in the right place <\/li><li>You can have that whole\nindependent, I\u2019m really an adult lifestyle<\/li><li>You can furnish a place and\ndecorate it to make it feel like home <\/li><li>You will be able to buy the\ngroceries you need and create the meals you love <\/li><li>You don\u2019t have strict rules about\nhow you live in your home <\/li><li>You can definitely have your own\nroom <\/li><li>You can diversify your social\ncalendar by living away from the university-lifestyle bubble<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of finding and off-campus rental <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are in a university town,\ngood rentals may go quickly to returning students or students who never left\ntheir rental unit over the summer<\/li><li>It may be tricky to find an\naffordable place to live on your own <\/li><li>You may find strict landlords\npushing 12-month lease agreements and you know you\u2019re only there for about\neight months (September-April)<\/li><li>You may find some landlords are\nless inclined to rent to students due to \u201cparty animals who ruined it\u201d before\nyou<\/li><li>You may find you are spending\nextra cash on things like transportation, cleaning supplies, furniture and\nother household needs<\/li><li>You will most likely have to fork\nout money for utilities <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, once you weigh out the pros and cons of\nall the situations\u2014and add in your own concerns, as well\u2014you will be better\nequipped to make a decision that is best for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to make your search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Off-campus rental units can be tricky to find.\nEspecially if you\u2019re not too familiar with the area. Luckily, many Canadian\ncities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and many cities in B.C., have real\nestate agents that can help you find just the right place to kick up your feet\nand study your coursework in your new home away from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2017, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/life\/homes\/2017\/02\/25\/benefits-of-using-a-realtor-to-find-a-rental-ask-joe.html\">the Star<\/a> reported that Toronto had a 3.4 per\ncent vacancy rent, meaning finding a sweet suite was going to be a daunting\ntask. But if a potential renter chooses to work with a real-estate\nprofessional, not only are they saving time by skipping their own research\ntime, they will be protected in the same way homebuyers and sellers are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it\u2019s good practice for when you are\nreadying yourself to purchase your first home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Websites such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rentfaster.ca\">rentfaster.ca<\/a>\nare excellent sources connecting landlords and tenants. <a href=\"http:\/\/realtor.ca\">Realtor.ca<\/a> is\nalso a great source for trusted rental units. In fact, at any given time, the\nwebsite boasts and average of 310,000 residential, commercial and rental\nproperties online. Plus, they can connect you with a trusted realtor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/realestate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Copy-of-Class-of-2006-Reunion-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When picking a real estate agent to represent\nyou in the hunt for the perfect rental\u2014whether short term, or long term\u2014be sure\nyou are clear with your expectations, your needs and your budget. Be sure to\npick a reputable agent with great reviews. You can find some excellent agents\nonline right here, too, at <a href=\"https:\/\/rankmyagent.com\/\">rankmyagent.com<\/a> that will be happy to help\nconnect you with the perfect haven to destress after a tough midterm season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, whether you choose to live on\ncampus, or find the perfect place off campus close to downtown or a cool\nneighbourhood caf\u00e9, we\u2019re just jazzed that you\u2019re back in class\u2014or embarking on\nthis new life adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you take university, college, tech\nschool, or whatever you find yourself in, by the horns and enjoy the ride.\n\u2018Cause, when it\u2019s all said and done and you\u2019re preparing to walk the stage to\ncollect your really expensive certificate, diploma or degree, we hope you can\nlook back on it fondly. I know I do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have fun this year. Study hard, do the work,\nmeet the people, but most importantly, enjoy it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy learning. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To live on campus\u2026 or off\u2026 that is the question The smell of sharpened pencils lingers in the air. The soundtrack: the fresh crack of new textbook spines. That\u2019s right, it\u2019s that magical time of renewal. 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