When you go to college, it usually means that you may have to go to an institution that will warrant you to seek accomodation outside your home and in or near the college premises. There are two kinds of college accomodations: there are on-college and off-college accomodations. On-college accomodations refer to dorm rooms in the college building itself. On the other hand, off-college accomodations basically mean board and lodging in a place that is not exactly within the college premises but is located just nearby.
Speaking of off-college accomodations, these can be fun because you usually don’t have to bother with strict headmasters or headmistresses and curfews. However, the fun sometimes stops there.
Why Off-College Accomodations Are Cool
Aside from the fact that you don’t have to deal with curfews or cranky headmasters, off-college accomodations are often more quiet and peaceful, unless of course you choose one that is in a busy location. With off-college accomodations, you also usually get to have more space for yourself, more quality “alone” time in your own pad, and you get to choose if you want to have a room mate or not. In other words, with off-college accomodations, you get to hold the cards.
Why Off-College Accomodations Can Be a Turn Off
While you definitely have more freedom in off-college accomodations, it can basically be a concession to the idea that freedom entails more responsibility. One major consideration when it comes to off-college accomodations is the expenses. Living in an off-college accomodation naturally costs more because aside from the rent, you also have bills to pay, such as water, electricity, and phone bills, if you have a phone line connected to your dorm. Add to that your costs for transportation, food, and school supplies, which you deal with everyday while you are in college.
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