Boston College - Off-Campus Housing

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College Prowler Take

Boston College simply does not have enough allocated housing to accommodate all of its students. Most are given only three years of housing, so living off campus becomes a necessity. If you are one of those students, then the best advice is to plan ahead, and start looking for an apartment early. The longer you put off looking, the harder it will be. You will certainly be able to find an apartment no matter what, but the cheapest apartments are the ones that get taken first, and you will literally pay the price if you procrastinate. Having an apartment in Boston can be extremely expensive, as you usually have to pay for so much more than you bargained for, like maintenance. You might also want to make sure that the people you’re living with are responsible enough to have an apartment because no one wants to live with someone who’s constantly late with the rent or sticks you with the whole electric bill.

Some students are given four years of housing, which is truly a convenient asset. However, many individuals love living off campus, as it gives them a dose of city living and quasi-adult behavior. The extra freedom and responsibility of moving off campus can be a great experience, if you’re ready for it. Furthermore, you can always sidestep the off-campus housing obstacle by going abroad for an alternative experience. It’s kind of unfortunate that those are the only two options available to students: living off campus or going abroad. But that is what happens when you go to school in a big city—the school just doesn’t have space to house every student.

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Students Speak Out

BCSM says: Boston College 2014 Communication and Journalism

A lot of kids live off campus... A lot of kids live off campus their junior year. It's definitely worth it because it gives you a little bit more freedom since you don't have to worry about RAs. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: March 13, 2009 Report

BCCB says: Boston College 2014 English Language and Literature

Off-campus housing is pretty much... Off-campus housing is pretty much for juniors, and a lot of juniors go abroad and many live on campus. My friends who live off campus didn't have any trouble. The only problem is the bus system and the weather. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: February 25, 2009 Report

BCMC says: Boston College 2014 Other

It's easy to find housing. Also,... It's easy to find housing. Also, students receive either three or four years of housing, so at the most, you will only need to find off-campus housing for a year. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: February 22, 2009 Report

BCEK says: Boston College 2014 Communication and Journalism

It's very convenient for junior... It's very convenient for junior year. Almost everyone lives off campus that year, so other students are close by, and the bus system is decent. Living off campus was one of the best experiences I've had at BC. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: February 17, 2009 Report

BCAK says: Boston College 2014 Other

Most people live on campus for... Most people live on campus for three years and only live off campus their junior year. There are plenty of houses and apartments off campus, but since BC is so close to Boston they are expensive. But, most people say that they love living off campus, so it is worth it. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: February 16, 2009 Report

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