As a college student, at some point in time you’ll have to make a decision about where you are going to live. This choice, for non-commuters, essentially comes down to whether to live on-campus or off-campus. Both have varying pros and cons, and while I have never lived off-campus I have had enough friends make that choice to have a good idea of what it entails. So I’m going to break down each of these options, then talk about a wonderful middle ground here at CHC: Sugarloaf
On Campus: Pros
Close to classes, great for waking up last minute for that 9:30 class
Most of the people you know and spend time with are a hallway or dorm away
Less time going back and forth to class and events, or practices for athletes
On Campus: Cons
For the future chefs among us, cafeteria food and Raman noodles may not be your thing
Free spirited people and non-conformists may have an issue following campus rules and the expectations that are a part of community living
Having those people you know and spend time with right there all the time isn’t always a great thing
Off Campus: Pros
Freedom that is only curtailed by local, state, and federal law
You get to cook your own meals
More flexibility in decoration and room design
Off Campus: Cons
Cost, both at the start to furnish the apartment and the recurring costs of rent, groceries, and utilities
Added time for commuting to and from classes and events
You have to cook your own meals
