Brandeis University
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Living off campus may seem like every college student’s dream—but probably not at Brandeis. Incoming students are guaranteed four consecutive semesters of housing. In recent years, more juniors and seniors have been unable to attain housing on campus. Unless you are into sketchy frat parties, most worthwhile activities happen on campus, so there is not much improvement in your social life if you move away. If you have no luck with the lottery and are forced to go house-hunting, the options are not all that exciting. However, it is a great learning experience, and there is the amazing bonus of not having to waste money on a meal plan. Overall, most students who live off campus seem to love it, and very few students who live off campus junior year move back to campus their senior year.

There are two main problems with off-campus housing. One is that Brandeis does nothing to help people find an apartment. The few places that are available in Waltham are usually way too expensive or too far away unless you have a car. The other problem with off-campus housing is the lack of parking on campus for any student wishing to commute. For many months of the year, it is way too cold to walk to class, and there is a tremendous amount of rain, even when it is warm. However, many upperclassmen wouldn’t have it any other way, so living off campus can’t be all that bad.

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Off-Campus Housing at Brandeis University

Jmrod92

Anthropology and Archaeology '14

3.1

B-

Not Sure Yet

I haven't had an off campus apartment yet but I've looked into them and they can be expensive.

Apr 08, 2012

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sklitsner

International Relations and National Security Studies '15

3.8

B+

Housing Is Good

Its easy to find a house to rent, and most of them are relatively nice. I'm not to sure about the prices, but from what I've heard they are reasonable

Dec 21, 2011

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Brandesian501

Political Science and Government '15

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Off-Campus Living: the Review

I have not personally lived in off-campus housing, but my friends who have tell me that it is fairly good. There are occasional problems with the buildings, and the walk to campus is a bit lengthy, but otherwise I have heard good things.

Dec 20, 2011

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