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While students used to look forward to moving off campus, it is now essentially impossible. The new housing system puts strict measures on students to live in approved apartment buildings that are either owned by or associated with the college. Living off campus used to be cheaper than living on campus, but that was before the new system. Approved apartment buildings boast ridiculous rent prices, far higher than the cost of finding a place on your own.

Students have spoken negatively about the new system from day one, though some find it easier than looking for a place on their own. The lottery system either works for you or against you when choosing a living place, and if you get a bad number, you could end up living with total strangers.
 

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Off-Campus Housing at Franklin & Marshall College

Dot735

Conservation and Environmental Studies '16

4.6

A

Close and Available

The apartments at Franklin and Marshall are in a building built specifically for college students. Only about five minutes walking distance from the central hub of the campus, they are pretty accessible for older college students.

May 26, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Franklin & Marshall College

seattlesarah

International Studies and Government '13

3.1

B-

Not Much Needed, but Still Not Enough

Only about 75 students get off-campus wavers, but with student numbers rising, it's hard to get a waver even if you don't have a room set up for next year

Aug 17, 2010

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gsscout7

Business '13

1.5

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They exist!

Thats about the only good thing about them.

Nov 13, 2009

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