St. Olaf College
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St. Olaf is really big into having a residential campus, which is nice in a lot of ways. Because almost 95 percent of students live on campus all four years, the campus becomes very tightly knit, and everyone knows everyone else. Sure, living on campus can be a huge drag at times, but it is really nice to feel like you’re a member of a community rather than just another student at a school. However, because the campus is dry, the lure of off-campus living becomes especially enticing once you turn 21.

When Oles do move off campus, it is typically with a group of friends. This is mostly because the best options for off-campus housing close to campus are houses on or around St. Olaf Avenue, and houses are very expensive for just one person. If you’re looking for an apartment for just you, then you’ll probably end up somewhere on Division Street. Since this is basically right next to Carleton, it is typically those students who fill up most of Northfield’s apartments, but it’s not impossible for Oles to find cozy lodgings on the other side of the Cannon

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Off-Campus Housing at St. Olaf College

realmntwin

'13

Environmental Studies

1.9

C-

Rare Use of Off-Campus Housing

There aren't very many places to live off campus and still experience the college to its fullest extent. I have friends who live off campus, in duplexes or honor houses but the rent is pretty high. I think around the $400-500 per month range. A very large percentage of students, even upper-class students live on campus.

Jun 15, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at St. Olaf College

rickyb3

'13

Physics

3.8

B+

Housing Is Mostly Unnecessary

I am a rising sophomore and have not yet learned much about off campus housing. I do not know much about housing because St. Olaf supports on campus living and I plan on staying in the dormitories all four years. I do not know many people who choose to live off campus due to the beauty of the on campus dorms but that makes it easier for those who do live off campus to find houses.

Jul 18, 2010

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Off-Campus Housing at St. Olaf College

Anonymous

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I wouldn’t do it. You lose the...

I wouldn’t do it. You lose the opportunity to meet new people in your dorms. Besides, if you want to drink, you still can in the dorms.

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