Why You Should Live Off Campus
One of the big decisions parents and students will have to consider, at some point in their college career, is whether to live on or off campus. While on-campus living does offer some conveniences like closer proximity to some classes, there are some big benefits of living off campus.
More Options
One of the benefits of off campus living is the wider selection of rentals available. Off campus rentals can range from large homes to single rooms. With such an array of available properties your choice of property styles, in your budget range, will likely be greater.
Can Help Build Credit
Living off campus can help establish a student’s credit rating. A student, who successfully completes a lease and who properly takes care of personal and property related bills, while living off campus, is well on his or her way to building their credit.
Wider Selection of Amenities
One of the big benefits of living off campus is having the opportunity to select from properties with a wider range of amenities. If living with your pet is important, your chance of locating a pet-friendly community is greater. Do you want to live in a community with a pool or fitness center? How about parking options and security? On-campus choices are more limited.
Living Off Campus Is More of a “Real Life” Experience
The goal of college is to learn and grow. One of the best benefits of living off campus is more of a real life experience. On campus living is a bit like living in bubble. When living off campus, you are more responsible for more aspects of your life and that is a huge part of the college experience.
Freedom and Flexibility
On campus living can be restrictive. Many choices are made for you and your choice of roommates is limited. When you live off campus you can choose how many people you want to live with and even who they are.
Benefits of Living Off Campus at The Retreat
The Retreat at Gainesville is the area’s newest off campus luxury living option, scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. Conveniently located near the University of Florida, The Retreat features one of Gainesville’s largest resort-style pools, an outdoor pavilion and volleyball court. The Retreat is a pet-friendly community with ample green space. The Clubhouse at The Retreat has a state-of-the-art fitness center, wide screen TVs, game tables, a study area and coffee shop.
Students can choose from 2 through 6 bedroom cottage style apartments and townhomes with no upstairs or downstairs neighbors. Apartments are well appointed with granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, full sized in-unit washers and dryers and more. Each apartment comes with a walk-in closet and private bath.
There are many benefits to living off campus and even more to living at The Retreat at Gainesville. Contact The Retreat to find out more and to secure your place.