University of South Florida - Off-Campus Housing

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College Prowler Take

Students who aren’t interested in an endless stream of on- campus activities have the choice to live off campus. The area surrounding USF is home to dozens of apartment complexes, and most of them are built especially for students. The apartments are reasonably priced, and many of the complexes near USF have amenities that are included in the initial costs. Others have similar services, but add charges onto the bill at the end of each month. Most complexes near campus have swimming pools, exercise facilities, high-speed Internet access, volleyball and tennis courts, barbeque grills, and movie theaters. The complexes that are closest to campus have shuttles for USF students, which definitely beats having to pay more than $100 for a parking permit.

Most of the college apartment complexes are quiet during the week, but when the weekends roll around, students had better watch out for the parties and the drunken college kids! Parties are much easier to get away with off campus, and that is one of the major reasons that students flock to apartments that are outside of the USF campus. Living off campus provides more personal space for USF students than the dorms do, but also comes with more responsibility when it comes to paying bills. Off-campus students also don’t have meal plan options, which can become a hassle for those students who are too lazy to go grocery shopping.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I am a sophomore who just moved... I am a sophomore who just moved off campus. It is very convenient. It allows more freedom, rooms of your own, and, in most cases, it’s either the same price or cheaper. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

triekers says:

Many Student Apartments, but Expensive. B- There are definitely a lot of off-campus housing, however it can get a little pricey. It is cheaper than living on campus and you can take the bus to campus if you live near the bus stop. It is easy to find an apartment but you just have to find the right one in your price range. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: November 19, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Getting out of the dorms is worth... Getting out of the dorms is worth it. I would recommend getting a house with a few of your closest friends. It is probably cheaper in the long run, but you must know the people you are getting it with very well. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

I don’t think off-campus housing... I don’t think off-campus housing is really a good idea unless you’re rich and you have a car. In that case, it may be an option. When it’s your first year and you’re running late to class and you have to fly out of bed, it’s easier to just run to class from your dorm. I lived in Jefferson Commons my sophomore year, which are considered ‘college-style living places’ because you pay rent with everything included like water, electric, and cable. At first, they seem like a cool place to live, but then you realize you have to drive to school and pay for parking and sit in traffic, and the place is not even that much bigger than the Holly Apartments on campus. I don’t think it’s worth it. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

I never lived on campus, and I’m... I never lived on campus, and I’m glad, because I know if I lived on campus my GPA would not be too high because I would be tempted to go out with most of my friends. So, I recommend off campus. It is just great—I love it. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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