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What to Look For in Quality Student Housing

It’s easy to think that you’ve found your dream home, only to realize once you’ve moved in that its riddled with problems. A key way to ensure you pick a quality housing is to look out for warning signs, rather than just focusing on the positives. The following are a few things to be aware of when searching for Fanshawe College off campus housing . 1. Signs of Damp Damp in the home can have major consequences for your health and personal belongings. It can exacerbate asthma and hay fever, lead to illness, and cause your clothing and furnishings to rot. It also smells terrible. Unfortunately, damp is a common problem in student housing. To ensure that an apartment is free from damp, check places like around windows, behind furniture, and on walls and ceilings in general. If you see any flaking paint or discoloured patches or smell anything unpleasant, move on to another apartment. 2. Pest Infestations If the students who have just moved out of the apartment were l

Pros and Cons of Living Off Campus

For students, deciding where to study is the biggest decision. The second is figuring out where to live. You could live on campus, but a better alternative may be Fanshawe off campus housing . There are both pros and cons to living in your own apartment. Pro: It Can Be Cheaper There are set prices for living on campus — and these can be high. On the other hand, searching for an apartment gives you the chance to find housing that fits your budget. Con: You’ll Have to Travel to School If you live on campus, you’ll already be at school in the morning and there will be no journey home in the afternoon. Choose a student apartment and you may end up at some distance from school. You’ll need to figure out transportation, which could mean purchasing a car. Pro: You’ll Be Independent University is the first time most students live away from home. Living off campus will give you the opportunity to fully explore what it is like to be independent, as you’ll have your ow