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…

Moving Off-Campus? 4 Things to Consider

August 6, 2017 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you starting to get excited about that great off-campus apartment you’ll be moving into in a few weeks? If you have decided to move off-campus, here are four important things to understand about your new living situation. 1. Monthly Rent Payments vs. Semester Dorm Fees Renting an off-campus apartment or a roommate share is…

Dorm vs. Apartment: Which Should You Choose?

March 25, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

Making the decision whether to live on campus or to finally get your first apartment, is a tough one! I battled with my dorm vs. apartment decision for months. But eventually, it was really clear to me that I needed to get my own place. People like to tell me I’m 20 going on 35, so…

Dorm Life Vs. Apartment Life

May 23, 2014 | By Melissa AuthorMy First Apartment

Transitioning from a college dorm to an apartment may seem easy, especially if you’ve been lucky enough to enjoy suite-style living, but there are plenty of hurdles (and costs!) along the way. First, and most importantly, you need learn to budget for the rent money. Dorms typically charge by the semester, so you’re pre-paid for…

Dorm vs. Off-Campus Apartment: 4 Things You Need to Consider

July 31, 2013 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Should you stay in an on-campus dormitory or find your own space in an off-campus apartment? Here are four things to consider as you make this decision. Monthly Rent Payments vs. Semester Dorm Fees Renting an off-campus small apartment or roommate share is often cheaper than the price of a dorm room. Also, colleges typically…