Why First Year Student Should Live on Campus.

Yes, tuition is expensive! But, if you have the opportunity to live on campus as a Freshman I highly encourage you to do it.

I believe there is a misconception that universities only want students to live on campus to take your money.

As a Junior in college, I can say that living on campus has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have found some of my closest friends from living in the same residence halls, found a club that feels like family, and a job that I love.

I created connections with the Resident Assistants from my hall Freshman year who encouraged me to apply for a position. I applied my Freshman year and got the job. Now I am Junior and still work as a Resident Assistant, I love this job because it allows me to encourage students to make the best of their experience. I want them to experience a supportive community, getting a job, and making lasting friendships just like I did.

Universities try their best to retain students and requiring Freshman's to live on campus is a way to do so. I hope you consider the benefits living on campus can have for you.

Below, I have listed 10 benefits of living on campus:

References

“Benefits of Living on Campus.” Kent State University, www.kent.edu/housing/benefits-living-campus.

McCuskey, Beth. “The Benefits of Living on Campus in College.” Parenting, 4 April. 2018, www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/the-benefits-of-living-on-campus-in-college/.

Experts, CB, et al. “The Benefits of Living on Campus.” CollegeBasics, 19 Aug. 2020, www.collegebasics.com/going-to-college/benefits-of-campus-living/.

Hochman, Allison. “Living on Campus vs Living off Campus: The Best Choice For Me.” University of the People, 6 Jan. 2020, www.uopeople.edu/blog/living-on-campus-vs-living-off-campus/.