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Students who plan to live off campus their junior year need to start looking pretty early in their sophomore year for a place to live. There are plenty of available apartments close to campus, but a lot of students are vying for the best ones. In order to live off campus, students need to enter their names into the off-campus lottery by a deadline; most who enter the lottery get off campus. Popular places to live include “Warehouse,” an apartment complex converted from an old warehouse, and Orange Street and University Avenue, where students rent one half of a house. Most students live in groups of three or two.

The town itself caters to off-campus students, with a laundromat close to the school. Students need to pay attention to town ordinances to avoid breaking one, like forgetting to move their cars on days the streets are swept. Students also need to be considerate and watch out for noise violations, as they are living in a residential area with families who do not always appreciate the college-student way of life. While living on campus is a much easier option and favored by some, those who live off campus rarely seem to regret their decision. Plus they get a taste of the real world by being responsible for bills, putting out the garbage, cleaning their own bathrooms, and other tasks that students living on campus do not have to worry about.

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Off-Campus Housing at Susquehanna University

student486

'14

Accounting

4.2

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Off-Campus Housing Is Reasonable

There are Greek houses near campus and nearby apartments that groups of students can rent out for the semester. I'm not sure of the costs, but I have not heard any complaints about the cost of renting. SU just recently bought some additional housing, but I don't know when that option will become available.

Jan 15, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Susquehanna University

cutler2013

'13

Education

3.8

B+

Apartments

An apartment is affordable if you can find a roomate or seveal to share expensives because you need to pay all year long not just during the school year.

Jul 27, 2010

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I haven’t lived off campus,...

I haven’t lived off campus, but everyone I know who lives off campus loves it.

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