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Brown guarantees housing for all four years, even though most students opt to live on their own by senior year to gain more freedom, more space, or better facilities. Some years, the University lets juniors live off campus too, but officially, only seniors are guaranteed permission. Students apply to the Office of Residential Life for off-campus permission in the early spring of their junior year, most having already signed a lease in the previous months. As a senior, getting permission is easy, but finding the perfect apartment can be a greater challenge. Within a mile radius of campus there are endless housing options, but the best places are rarely advertised. Hit the pavement or ask friends if you want to find the best place. In general, students can find any kind of place they want—historic houses, new apartments, studios, or mansions.

While most students believe they save money by moving off campus, the frustrations and complications often add up quickly. Summer subletting can be hard, and don’t forget the astronomical heating bills during the long winter. Moving off campus should be a careful choice. Since the University requires students to live on campus for a few years, it’s easy to know if moving away from the University bubble is right for you.

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aleanza

Computational and Applied Mathematics '11

3.5

B

Location and Landlord

Competition is steep, you must look early. But if you are willing to go further away, very cheap and nice. Beautiful neighborhoods

Jul 15, 2011

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brownstudent14

Political Science and Government '14

3.5

B

If You're at Brown, You Won't Mind

If you're at Brown, having top-notch housing isn't your priority, since most of us here are pretty low-key, down-to-earth people who don't need expensive luxury dorms to enjoy college. You'll be enjoying life here so much that you'll hardly spend time in your dorm anyway. (If you do, you know you're at the wrong place.) That said, the dorms are spacious and have everything you need. The newer dorms, of course, are the nicest and most coveted. Also, most people live on campus all 4 years, which helps add a sense of community. This is not a commuter school.

Jun 30, 2011

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muffinmonster

Biological and Physical Sciences '13

4.6

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Off-Campus Housing

You should read the Brown Daily Herald for more information on housing. It's generally available, and here is off-campus housing on all sides of campus. There is a big range in quality and price-- you just don't want to be paying more for lower quality (which sometimes seems to be the case).

Jan 24, 2011

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