Off-Campus Housing Blog

Tips for Finding a Last Minute Apartment

March 12, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Family, Leasing Information, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

Sometimes things don’t work out. Your roommate is driving you crazy, your landlord raised the rent, or maybe your parents kicked you out of the house. The point is that now you need an apartment, when most, if not all, on-campus apartments are full. So how do you find an apartment at the last minute? …

Why Tweeting About Your Roommates Is A Bad Idea

March 9, 2018

Apartment Living, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

Roommate drama is inevitable. Living in a tight, semi-shareable space with someone who a) smells bad b) talks loud c) never shares in apartment chores, etc., can really get annoying. Nevertheless, it may be best to suppress your urge to vent to everyone your know (and some you don’t) over social media. Consider this: social…

5 Organic Products that are Worth the Splurge

March 8, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Food, Kitchen, Off Campus Housing

When trying to eat healthy, most of us will have to come to terms with the higher grocery bill. The fact is, healthy food costs more. Organic foods are perhaps the most expensive because the cultivation process takes longer and is more involved. Organic means natural, which means it is made from something living and…

Should You Room with Your Best Friend?

March 7, 2018

Apartment Living, Maintenance Tips, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

Rooming with your bff just seems to make sense. You know each other pretty well and you love hanging out together, so why not live together? It’ll be the perfect arrangement… except maybe not. Living with your best friend may not be the sunshine and rainbows you imagine. There’s a reason for the saying “you…

Spring Break Vacations That Aren’t the Beach

March 6, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Transportation

Beaches have long been popular spring break destinations. During spring break, beaches everywhere fill with college students and traveling families. However, sun and sand isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for an alternative to the crowded shores, keep reading. The Mountaineer Are you the type that loves to indulge in solitude or warm campfires…

Decorating Like a Disney Princess

March 5, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Decorating Tips

You finally have your own space to decorate however you wish. You can now free your inner Disney princess, and we have a few ideas to hopefully inspire you to do that through home décor! Keep it Neat and Clean Nothing says “Disney Princess” as much as cleaning like a maid! We all know Cinderella…

How Salt Lamps Can Pump up Your Pad

March 2, 2018

Apartment Living

Himalayan pink salt lamps have been trending in the last few years. What’s it all about? Sure they look cool, but they can actually be rather beneficial for your apartment as well. Typically giving off a pink or orange hue, these lamps do not make for a great source of light, despite the name. Rather…

Ins and Outs of Renting Textbooks

March 1, 2018

Apartment Living

Renting your textbooks can be a hassle. The on-campus bookstore does have books in stock, however, it is a lot more expensive than if you were to find it at another source online. And sometimes, the bookstore is usually out of stock when you decide to go and get it. Waiting for your textbooks can…

What You Really Need in an Overnight Bag

February 28, 2018

Apartment Living

Sometimes we have a tendency to overpack. It’s really easy to look around your room and start putting things in your bag that you feel like you need for the night (but probably don’t). If you’re only staying somewhere for one night, you most likely don’t need to take more than just the essentials.…

How to Fix a Hole in the Wall

February 26, 2018

Apartment Living

Damages within an apartment are inevitable. Hanging pictures, accidentally knocking something over, opening a door too quickly, or rough-housing are all ways holes are made in walls. When it is time to move out of your apartment (no doubt you want your full security deposit back) or you don’t like looking at the hole…

Transportation by Many Means

February 22, 2018

Apartment Living

Getting to and from campus is probably one of the top priorities of any prospective college student but certainly not something one should have to battle with as an aspiring young professional just embarking upon the course of life. As such, many universities, particularly the larger sort, offer shuttle services from specific locales, primarily the…

DIY Ways to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home

February 21, 2018

Apartment Living

It can be hard moving into a new space, especially if it is your first time being on your own, living with a stranger, or generally being away from your family. Your first apartment can be scary, so we have compiled several do it yourself ways to make your apartment feel like home. Add to…