Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Ashley Paskill Whether you are looking for your first apartment or moving to a new apartment, there are things you want to be on the lookout for. You want to make sure the apartment has all of the amenities you need and want, especially since you will be paying rent each month. When you…

By Alyssa Laffitte College student apartments are notorious for being small. Still, you can create a practical, cute, and cozy home for yourself in a small apartment. With a few small changes, you can make the most of the little space you have. In this article, we’ll discuss decorating tips to make your apartment seem…

By Brittany Loeffler It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas has made its way back again and this year we are all in need of some holiday cheer. Blasting Christmas carols throughout the house, baking cookies, and decorating your apartment will surely get you into the Christmas spirit. You may be facing one…

By Alicia Geigel As we have officially hit the 10-month marker of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s fair to say that most of us have adjusted to the new normal of life. Wearing masks outdoors, social distancing, sanitizing whenever possible, and quarantining at home has become less of a dreadful chore and more of an incorporated…

By Victoria Robertson Décor is not cheap, which is why it may feel there is always a project awaiting the proper finances to complete. However, there is a way to make your home feel more, well, home-y without extraneous and unnecessary spending that leaves you in debt. Sprucing up your living space simply requires a…

By Alyssa Laffitte With security deposits, signing fees, and first month’s rent, moving expenses can add up quickly. One way to cut down on moving costs is to furnish your apartment secondhand. You can fill your apartment with many beautiful pieces that are not necessarily new, but are new to you! Here are some tips…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Working and studying from home can have plenty of perks. You can have control over your new “office” space, pick your own dress code, and cut your commute — it’s not hard to imagine why many love working and studying from home. However, it’s also not hard to think of the many…

By Kailey Walters As a college student with a limited budget, you may not want or be able to splurge on many things. However, there are some areas where you could make an exception. Take your apartment, for example. Whether you’re renting on or off-campus, you probably want your living space to feel like home…

By Alicia Geigel In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, college students across the country have not only been forced out of normal classroom lectures to remote learning, but they’ve also been displaced from jobs and any usual means of making money. Like millions of people in the US, college students are facing both…

By Alyssa Laffitte As a college student, this school year will likely look very different for you. Virtual classes are replacing traditional ones, and students will be forced to social distance. You have to worry about your health in addition to your academics. However, it is possible to adapt and to be successful despite this…

By Brittany Loeffler As colleges hold in-person or hybrid classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, students are left wondering how their social life will be affected. One of the most notable factors of attending a university is meeting people and hanging out with friends. With social distancing guidelines in place, large events such as football games…

By Victoria Robertson Now that summer is finally upon us, it’s time to transform those outdoor spaces from the basic décor to an outdoor oasis that you actually want to spend time in all summer long! That being said, it’s hard enough to determine what furniture to purchase, but to top it all off, you…