Hampton University - Off-Campus Housing

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In the center of Hampton Roads, HU does not harbor any students off campus. If you cannot get a room on campus, then you are out of luck, as far as the University is concerned. It is absolute bliss living off campus as an upperclassman. You have privacy and freedom to entertain your friends, comfort that you will not get on campus, and freedom from the watchful eye and tight grasp of Hampton University officials. Most students agree that it can actually be a bit cheaper to live off campus, and it’s a beautiful thing if you can afford it. It is good because it prepares students for independence and true adulthood.

Off-campus housing prepares students for the outside world. On average, a good, clean apartment can range anywhere from $625 to $850 a month, which is roughly $300 to $400-plus, on an individual basis. Finding an affordable place off campus—near campus—is difficult. The nearest apartments are the Harbors, owned by the president of HU. They run about $750 for two bedrooms, a washer, and dryer. Carless students prefer staying here because it’s so close to campus. However, others choose not to because of the large number of HU students living there and surrounding the area. There are around 50 apartments that harbor HU students within a 16-mile radius from the school. One disadvantage of living off campus is that the public transportation is weak—having access to a car is imperative. Off-campus housing, though, is a savior to upperclassmen. The apartments and townhomes are an experience that should definitely be taken advantage of.

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Students Speak Out

pJlovestheladies says: Hampton University 2012 Social Sciences

Off Campus Houses A- Many people like to live off campus after their sophomore year. It becomes the center to where people have parties at because not much happens during the year. Some of them are cheap some are expensive. It’s on a “you get what you pay for”. Some landlords give you little treats, maybe a couch or something. It has happened. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: January 19, 2010 Report

jimmychoolover says: Hampton University 2005 Physical Sciences

Moving Off Is Better A- I love the fact that I got to move off it taught me so much responsibility. I was just limited and always had to cook and I needed to get a job. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: January 13, 2010 Report

keelomama says: Hampton University 2010 Education

Off- Campus A- There are a lot of off campus housing and it teaches you how to really balance out the bills and how to be independent. A lot of off campus people struggle because of the money. Sometimes it might not even be worth it. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: January 12, 2010 Report

sleepygirl1 says: Hampton University 2012 Education

Off Campus B+ There are many different places with different prices. Hardest part maybe finding the perfect roommate. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: December 20, 2009 Report

Tammy43 says: Hampton University 2010 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities

Off Campus B There are many places to live off-campus like the Hampton Harbors, Lake Ridge, Township, Chandlers Worf and their all nice. Close at distance and vary in size and prices. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: December 22, 2009 Report

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