Skidmore College - Off-Campus Housing

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Skidmore is a residential campus, which means you are guaranteed housing all four years here. However, it also means that you have to get the college’s permission before moving off campus. Living off campus can be a lot of fun, but it can be tough in the winter if you don’t have a car. There are plenty of apartments in walking distance of the campus. Students also ride bikes and car pool to save money. There are plenty of houses and apartments available to students, but there are levels of leniency among landlords and differences in living situations among students. Some landlords, as sexist as it may be, will only rent to girls, for fear of their houses becoming too dirty or falling down. The houses on Woodlawn are typical “college houses.” They are usually ?lled with students, garbage, and beer cans. Not a big deal to many college students, but some prefer a place where you can take your shoes off. The options are endless when it comes to off-campus options; you just have to search a little and figure out what standards you have.

It is common for Skidmore upperclassmen to live in Scribner Village or Northwoods for a year and then off campus for senior year, though with the introduction of Northwoods the numbers of off-campus students has significantly decreased. A lot of students highly recommend moving off-campus senior year because it allows you to experience all three living situations, and all are different and fun in their own way. Some say living off campus prepares you more for graduation and the real world. You have bills to pay, chores to do, and decisions to make. Just be sure to live with people have similar habits to you or a similar lifestyle, as you could easily create conflict in situations with neat freaks and slobs attempting co-habitation. Other perks of off-campus living are that is costs less than living on campus, and you are able to stock a fridge and prepare your own food.

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Anonymous says:

The possibilities for off-campus... The possibilities for off-campus housing are abundant. Depending on your budget, you can rent anything from a huge Victorian mansion to a one bedroom apartment. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

There are quite a few houses that... There are quite a few houses that are passed on from year to year among Skidmore students. If you are looking for a dirty swimming pool, try to get in good with kids at Gick. If you want to right in town, try to snag an apartment at the Algonquin. There are plenty of apartments and houses in the area, and I definitely encourage moving off campus. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Skidmore has had some problems... Skidmore has had some problems regarding off-campus housing and the Saratoga community, and it is therefore trying to lessen the amount of students who move off campus each year. While it is reasonable that residents don’t appreciate drunk students peeing on their lawns, it is an option many people hope to still have by senior year. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Off campus is wonderful and much... Off campus is wonderful and much cheaper than on campus, but because the school is having financial trouble, they’re making it virtually impossible for anyone to live off campus. You usually can’t live off campus until your senior year anyway. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

You can’t live off campus until at... You can’t live off campus until at least junior year, and even then it is hard. But it is definitely worth trying. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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