Advice From Your Peers

What advice would you give to students moving into a new place (house or apartment)?

“Living in Como was fantastic, especially for students looking to save a little money. When moving in, don’t be afraid to look around the neighborhood because there will be plenty of furniture on the street in early September — left by people moving out. Great way to save money, add more character to your place, and be a little more environmentally conscious as well!

“Spicing you your bedroom or house/apartment living area doesn’t have to be complicated. I used to leave my spaces largely undecorated because I had some assumption that decorations had to be a costly addition. All I ended up doing was getting some masking tape and then every picture, print out or political poster I had lying around my place became a nice wall decoration. Change up the angles, add some nice color or black and white prints, and your room’s character will take a nice and cheap step up.

“Don’t be afraid to try new things and say yes sometimes! College flies by very quick but gives you the opportunity to meet many new people who can expose you to many different hobbies and interests (you never know when you can end up camping on the north shore).”

“Get comfortable quickly and make sure to set up your desk soon. You’ll need it before you think.”