LIVING ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS VS
IT’S MY HOUSE By: Breanna Johnson
Living either on or off campus has both pros and cons. Living off campus, having more of your own space, and a little more freedom can be a great thing as opposed to having to live and share with different people, or just your roommate. Up until now, I assumed mostly everyone who lived off campus in houses or apartments liked it better and preferred not to live in the dorms. But, some Greenville students do miss living on campus and even prefer it over living off campus. Sophomore, Rachel Renshaw, is living in the Blankenship Apartments this year and says it has its perks, but she doesn’t love walking to her classes and she misses the community. James Menk, also a Sophomore, is living off campus for the first time this year, and feels that living on campus is better because there are more resources available and it’s easier to get to meet new people. A lot of people who used to live on campus have reasons why they can no longer live there, money can be the main
factor. Senior, Mikeyla Dawson, moved off campus last spring, and says it’s a lot of responsibility living in an apartment, including working to pay bills, and having to drive back and forth from campus to work. She never had to worry about most of this when she was living on campus. This is something to take into consideration for all those people who want to move off campus. It may not be all it’s cracked up to be! Maintaining a dorm requires responsibility, so does having your own house or apartment. Honestly, some students only look at the good side of not having to live in the dorms: They think about having parties whenever they want, and not having to abide by any other dorm rules. That’s what Sophomore Ken Logans thinks! He says there are so many more reasons why he wants to live off campus, and is hoping to get a house with his roommate next year. I’m pretty sure he’s not the only one who wants that freedom. I personally felt the same way Ken did, until I talked to
those who live away from campus. Like others, the good side was the only side I was paying attention to, but there is more to it than that! Personally, I feel living on campus is getting the “full” college experience. I don’t plan on being in college forever so my time to experience living in dorms, getting to know girls on my floor, and meet new people in an intimate setting won’t always be available. It can prepare you because you are forced to deal with different personalities, unique ways of living; it can help you form great relationships in the long run! Until college, I’ve never had to share my room with anyone, and even though it’s not always easy having to share your space, it can be really fun and a good experience. So to all of you who don’t enjoy living on campus, just know that living off campus isn’t always the best either. Both have their positives, and that’s what you should focus on. Enjoy living where you are and make the most of it!
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