Dorm vs. Off-Campus Apartment: The Ultimate Student Guide

March 16, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Before each year of your college education starts, you’re faced with a choice that will completely shape your experience: Do you live in a dorm or rent an off-campus apartment? It’s a decision that millions of students nationwide make every year, yet it’s a question that usually results in intense consideration. Below, find the ultimate…

How To Upgrade Your College Apartment For Cheap

June 25, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If there’s any stereotype that holds true, it’s that most college students don’t have much money. Between taking out large student loans, struggling to make time for paid work against the burden of schoolwork and classes, and going out with friends, students often need to save money however they can. At the same time,…

Give Your New Dorm Room A Makeover

September 1, 2014 | By Ben AuthorMy First Apartment

When you move into your new dorm room, you’ll probably look around and start thinking about ideas for decorating, and how you are going to pitch them to your roommate! A lot of dorm rooms end up looking very similar, but with some creativity, you can use these ideas and make them your own. 1. Fill The…

RA’s Advice for a Smooth Entry into Dorm Life

August 16, 2011 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

If your first apartment is a dorm room, our newest guest blogger shares her RA secrets to ease you into your new digs. Morgan is a senior creative writing major at Florida State University, where she is on her third year of involvement with student housing, the most recent of those years as an RA. “Home Life to…