Choosing a College Roommate

Most students attending the University of Florida, especially those choosing to live off campus, will soon be faced with the challenge of choosing a college apartment roommate. They may even be faced with choosing several if they are considering a larger unit.

Graduates throughout the country will be able to tell you “roommates gone bad” stories from their college years. Students, after all, come from differing backgrounds, value systems and may even have differing goals while attending college. Some will want to maximize their study and academic experience while others may prefer to spend more time in the social aspects of their college years. This is why it is so important that you meet the challenges of choosing a college apartment roommate. It is also why choosing living accommodations that are conducive to roommates is also critical.

Select a Community With a Roommate Matching Service

The best place to start is by choosing a community that offers a roommate matching service. Roommate matching services are designed to help match like-minded students. It will look at student’s interests and hobbies and use information submitted on their roommate matching form to help determine if they will make good roommates. This will simplify the task of choosing a college apartment roommate.

Choosing A College Apartment Roommate & The Value of Individual Leases

The challenges of choosing a college apartment roommate doesn’t stop with just finding a person to share expenses with. It also involves making sure each resident is responsible for their own portion of the lease. This can prevent messy and uncomfortable financial situations between roommates.

Selecting the Appropriate Living Space

One often overlooked aspect of choosing a college apartment roommate is making sure the accommodations are conducive for multiple residents. Even the best of friends will need their own space. This is why having private bedrooms and baths can be so valuable. It is also why choosing a community that has built-in activities can also be so important.

Opening in the Fall of 2016: The Retreat at Gainesville

The Retreat at Gainesville is a brand new, modern, luxury off campus living community for students attending the University of Florida. We have addressed the concerns of those faced with choosing a college apartment roommate in multiple ways.

The Retreat at Gainesville offers a wide-range of two to six bedroom cottage and townhome style living choices. Each private bedroom comes with its own walk-in closet and private bath. This alone resolves many issues associated with roommates. Shared, in-apartment amenities include an upgraded kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and premium countertops. Apartments have ceiling fans, patios and balconies, and each unit has its own full size washer and dryer unit.

Need even more space? The Retreat at Gainesville offers community-wide amenities that let you get out of the house without leaving home. It starts with our large resort style pool and lounge area. Here you can decompress from a busy day and relax in the Florida sun. This outside space also includes a volleyball court and a pavilion perfect for a tailgate party or other celebration. Plenty of green space allows for more of a neighborhood-style feel.

The Clubhouse at The Retreat is an exceptional gathering place that has a complete, state-of-the-art fitness center. Join in on organized programs like yoga or just use the equipment to perform your own routines. The Clubhouse also includes group study areas and a coffee shop. Students will appreciate the prominent display of wide-screen TVs and the game room which also provides entertainment options.

Our roommate matching service not only helps you locate compatible roommates, but our individual leases make residents responsible for their own share of the lease. This takes the pressure off other roommates should someone decide to move or drop out of school.

Now Leasing

If you are committed to finding off campus housing that involves roommates, you can take comfort in knowing that The Retreat at Gainesville addresses all of the significant factors in leasing with roommates. We offer enough space to get away, private bedrooms and bath, a roommate matching service and individual leases. The challenges of choosing a college apartment roommate are made easier when you choose The Retreat at Gainesville.

Now is the time to reserve your space for the Fall of 2016. You can be one of the first to live in these luxury student housing units that are convenient to campus. Our limited access community has privacy fences and front door parking. Each apartment has its own security system with 24 hour monitoring available.

If you are in search of off campus housing in the Gainesville, Florida area for the Fall of 2016, don’t wait any longer.

Reserve your space now at The Retreat at Gainesville. Contact us to learn more.