Tennessee State University - Off-Campus Housing

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The decision to live on or off campus is really dependent on the student and how much money they have. Many students live in areas such as Antioch or Donelson, which are at least a 20-minute drive to TSU, but the areas are safer and less expensive. Other popular areas include Bellevue and Brentwood, but these areas are pretty expensive, so it is best to have a couple of roommates, and the cost of gas and basic necessities when located so far away can be a hassle. There are several areas around TSU such as Charlotte and West End that have pretty decent apartments, but the rent is expensive because they are right in the middle of downtown Nashville; however, transportation is hardly an issue in these locations, because there are buses that run to and from school on the hour, but less frequently in the evening. It really depends on what you are looking for, how much money you have, and how well you know the area. The best advice is to talk to other students to get a good idea of what is available. Local residents and TSU students get along really well. Many of the local residents own restaurants in the area and they hire students to deliver, host/hostess, and help in any way they can. If you are on scholarships, which most students are, it is much cheaper to live on campus, because you don’t have to worry about paying monthly bills such as rent and utilities. This allows a student to spend their money on necessities like food and partying, which are some of the best things about Nashville!

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Students Speak Out

TSUMW says: Tennessee State University 2011 Business

Off-campus housing is way better... Off-campus housing is way better than staying on campus. You just better have a car and be ready to pay bills. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: April 14, 2009 Report

TSUMD says: Tennessee State University 2008 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

On-campus housing is too... On-campus housing is too expensive, and the living quarters are horrible. With the same money we use to pay for room and board, we can live in a luxurious condo off campus—plus no one is telling you when to clean your room and who can visit. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: April 14, 2009 Report

TSUDM says: Tennessee State University 2012 Other

Stay on campus as long as... Stay on campus as long as possible. The affordable housing is in the next town over, which is about 20 minutes away or 45 minutes with heavy traffic. The neighborhood around the school is sketchy, and they jack the price of housing up the closer it is to school. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: April 14, 2009 Report

TSUSG says: Tennessee State University 2010 Communication and Journalism

The off-campus apartments are okay... The off-campus apartments are okay but could be much better. Although they are a step up from the on-campus housing, they still have problems. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: April 14, 2009 Report

TSUSR says: Tennessee State University 2010 Communication and Journalism

Off-campus housing is worth it. It... Off-campus housing is worth it. It is cheaper to stay off campus than to pay for on-campus housing with no amenities. It makes a fast transition into handing real world bills and issues. You are responsible for your own place and staying there. It's worth having your own space, but driving through traffic in Nashville is its downfall. Nashville has the worst drivers. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: April 14, 2009 Report

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