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A place to hang your hat-we know how important that
sense of place is. And at this time of year, many students
are beginning to figure out their place for the upcoming
year. Where will they call home in the fall?
As
students struggle to answer "Where should I live?"
they will likely face the following concerns:
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WHO? Who should I live with? Is it healthy for my
current roommate and I to keep rooming together? Do
I want to try living with a group? What if I can't
find anyone who wants to share a space with me? Will
my friends and I remain friends if we live together?
- WHERE?
If I live on campus next year, what environment would
be best? Should I live in a campus apartment, a suite,
a theme house or somewhere else? If I live off campus,
should I live with my family? Or should I get a place
with some friends? How far away from campus do I want
to be? Will I still be able to be involved with activities
that are important to me?
- HOW?
How will I pay for my housing next year? Do I have
enough for the deposit that's required now? Where
will I store my belongings during the summer? Do I
need to find separate housing for the summer? What
will I do about a meal plan? Will I need to get a
job?
If
your student wants to talk through the options with
you, pose the above questions to help him or her look
at the big picture. It's not just about holing up with
three of their best buddies in an off-campus apartment
or an on-campus suite. It's about how this decision
will impact other areas of your student's life, from
involvement to finances to wellness and beyond. Home
sweet home… it's a big decision.
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2005. PaperClip Communications www.paper-clip.com
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