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There is a growing minority of upperclassmen choosing to live on campus. The benefits of the Premium Plan, which include better parking and dining, are making it more common for students to stay in the dorms through their second and even third years. By junior year, most say they are itching to get off campus. Students say finding a good off-campus place to live is not difficult. There is a multitude of well-maintained houses and apartment complexes within walking distance of campus. Many students feel houses near the Village on streets like Dicks, Dill, and Martin are the best because they are close to many popular bars, restaurants, and the Ball State campus. Other students prefer living farther away in apartment complexes such as Windermere Place and Bethel Place, saying the rent is generally cheaper and they can just drive or ride a bus to class. Ball State juniors and seniors who stay in the dorms say the convenience of living near their classes and not having to cook or wash dishes is worth the sacrifice of living in a cramped dorm room. Still, this group is in the minority and is often looked at strangely by off-campus dwellers. This is mainly because of the limitations and rules imposed by the University. Except on one floor of Elliott Hall, alcohol is banned from the residence halls. Students cannot smoke cigarettes in their dorm rooms, and smoking marijuana can be a dangerous and complicated enterprise. Students who live off campus say they miss the social aspect of dorm life but are willing to sacrifice it for the freedoms afforded by living out of University boundaries.

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Off-Campus Housing at Ball State University

ENAntkowiak

Advertising '15

3.5

B

Good Range of Price and Safety

Some areas around campus are known for not being safe while some apartments are in an acceptable location. The prices range from complex to complex, but the higher the price the better the safety.

Feb 27, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Ball State University

dani15

Education '15

4.2

A-

Early Bird Gets the Worm

From talking to friends, I know that you have to plan for off-campus housing way in advance because it's pretty competitive. Overall, most people who move off campus seem to enjoy where they are.

Feb 16, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Ball State University

kaylarogers11

Political Science and Government '15

3.5

B

Off Campus Housing

The off-campus housing at Ball State is pretty good. The school itself offers you quite a bit of options that are still close to campus and always have some sort of transportation. There's also many other options offered that are not university affilated. They can get costly but if you get more people to room with you its cheaper.

Feb 16, 2012

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