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Off-campus housing is almost easier to find and less stressful than moving into the dorms. There are so many options when looking for a place to live around campus. Obviously, off-campus housing isn’t as convenient as living on campus, but it is still a viable option, as the school provides shuttles to assist students with traveling back and forth to their apartments off campus. If you plan on living off campus, it is a good idea to start looking for housing early, unless you are just looking for a place to sleep at night. Finding a place for the following fall in the middle of spring semester almost guarantees that you will find a place that you will be satisfied with.

Many students will get together and rent a house or apartment within walking distance of their classes. A lot of students at OU have parents that are willing to buy them a cute house near campus, and then they rent it out to their friends afterward. Still, a lot of students choose apartment living because it is less permanent and more assistance is given. Some of the more common apartments for college students include Sterling and the Commons, and may I add that these are comprised of almost 90 percent college students. For those who opt not to have beer bongs and nightly parties at their pools in the summer, there are many options for the more mature, academically-conscious crowds as well.

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Oklahoma

missybalmer1

Forensic Psychology '15

2.3

C

Housing

Off campus housing around OU is a pain. It is nearly impossible to find housing around campus, becuase there are so many kids who want to live off campus. It's nice to live off campus because it's more peaceful and you can come and go as you please, but it's harder to do becuase of the cost. Living away from school is expensive, and when you do have to go to campus for class it's difficult to find parking. Parking is the worst problem at OU by far.

Apr 17, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Oklahoma

vannpugh

Accounting '14

3.8

B+

Off-Campus Living

I haven't lived off campus yet, but from what I know and have heard, it is cheaper living off campus, especially if you have a roommate. Accomodations are nice, clean, and for the most part, convenient. The con is that you don't have as much security as you would living on campus.

Jul 22, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Oklahoma

allibxtr

Advertising '13

2.3

C

The 3 Apartments Everyone Lives in.

There's Crimson Park, The Reserves, and The Commons. Those are the three big ones. They are constantly loud and crowded and, luckily, I've never lived there. There are nice apartments. Mine, at the Edge, is very nice; however, it's right next to the train tracks. If you're looking for something that is nice and cheap this is pretty much the only place. Everything else that is nice tends to be pricey. Or if it's cheap it's terrifying. Be careful where you look. Make sure you check reviews online or ask around the neighborhood. In fact, I would recommend renting a house with some friends above an apartment because it is much more available and affordable.

Jun 23, 2011

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