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Pets in college: Will they work for you?

BY MOLLY ZUPAN

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I have had pets my whole life. Until college, I hadn’t lived without at least one. Life without them is a big bummer, but I’m managing. I often think about whether I’d be able to take care of a pet at school, along with myself, classes and work.

Obviously, I want a pet. I want a dozen pets. But the reality of being a pet owner as well as a fulltime student and part-time worker sounds pretty tough.

Every time I see students walking their dog on campus, I contemplate the pros and cons, and I feel bad for even thinking there are cons to having a pet.

I fully believe and feel that pets, especially dogs and cats, can provide a significant amount of emotional support for their owners. When I’m back home and spend time with my dogs, the stressors of an irritating day are wiped away.

When I’m at school and I’m consumed by projects and deadlines, there’s nothing I want more than a few minutes with my dogs. But that’s the price I have to pay. The only issue is the amount of attention and training they need.

On the other hand, I know I can only spend a limited amount of time with a pet per day as a college student. Since I do adore animals and

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FROM PAGE 3 | PETS value being a good, reliable owner, I would be sure to do my absolute best.

But unfortunately, my schedule is typically packed during the school year, and I know that would affect my pet’s health and well-being.

I would feel awful if I adopted a pet and it spent most of its time alone in my apartment. Since I love dogs the most of all pets, and I know they require attentive care and affection, I would have a difficult time leaving it each day, for such large blocks of time.

Although I’ve loved every pet I’ve ever had and wish I could have a million of them, I’ve never been a primary pet owner. My parents have always paid for their food, shots and tags, so that’s something I’ve never fully dealt with on my own.

However, I do think I could take care of and handle an older dog, because it wouldn’t have as much energy and it would likely be properly trained. A puppy would be a lot of fun but also a lot of extra work.

For now, I just settle for petting other people’s dogs and enjoying texted photos of my own dogs, courtesy of my mom.

If you find yourself wanting a pet, be sure to consider these factors and more. Yes, having pets is wonderful in many ways, but remember, it’s a big commitment. There are always pets in need of homes; if you think you can do it, I fully support it.

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A sweeping success: cleaning your kitchen

BY YOAV MARGALIT STAFF WRITER

One day, you arrive and the kitchen is spotless. It sparkles and invites you in for another ill-advised yet cheerful attempt at cooking. The next day, the fruits of your labor are there to be seen: a dish here, an extra bowl there. Then, things get worse.

Time passes, and one day you walk into the kitchen and realize, with a second of breathless horror, you don’t know where the countertop ends and where the mess begins.

It has become a freakish miasma of messiness, and you don’t know where to start, let alone finish.

But fear not. There are just a few rules to cleaning a kitchen well, and following them will help you keep your house in order, even facing a week’s worth of mess.

Rule No. 1: Clear the helpful parts first Every kitchen has a part that helps clean the rest. Usually that’s the sink or the dishwasher, but this can sometimes be a countertop or even a disheveled cupboard space.

Whatever space you need to get the process of cleaning moving, tackle it first.

If the dishes are piled up in the sink and the dishwasher is still full from last week, then empty the dishwasher and the sink. If the countertop is where you normally organize the kitchen and it’s full of clutter, take your first few minutes to clear it off so you can get cracking on the larger picture; likewise for overstuffed cupboards.

Rule No. 2: Different surfaces, different rules If you’re lucky, then every surface in your kitchen is perfectly optimized for cleaning efficiency. However, if you live in the real world, you might face some disadvantages, depending on what you’re cleaning.

If you have a tiled floor with uneven grout, for example, you might not have much luck using a broom to clean. The dirt will get caught in the cracks and you’ll have just made more work for yourself. If you’ve got a nice, flat, hardwood floor, then you can clean in whichever way is most convenient, but if

you have a tiled floor or an especially uneven set of boards, then it might be easiest to just use a mop.

Be sure to consider this before you buy your cleaning supplies.

Likewise, countertops pose different strengths and weaknesses. Having heavily textured, dark countertops will hide spills and stains much better than a flat, lighter color, but these concealed flaws come at a price.

When cleaning a lighter, non-textured surface, you can just go where there is a stain and clean it: problem solved. When cleaning a textured countertop, you need to make sure that every bit of the surface is cleaned, because you can’t count on your eyes to tell you where the dirt is.

Rule No. 3: Cutting corners makes more work for later There is always that evil voice in the back of your head, whispering for you to do whatever is easiest. When you clean your kitchen, the voice’s advice will be to ignore cor-

ners, forget the stainless steel and otherwise neglect the nonessentials.

This is a trap.

After the efficient utility of actually being able to use the kitchen again, the greatest benefit to cleaning the kitchen is feeling as if the room is clean. It’s liberating and provides the mind with relief from the headache of walking past a mess each morning.

An important part of that feeling of cleanliness is the details. The smudges on the counter, the oil splatters on the stove and the dust in the corners all conspire with one another to cheat you of your well-earned prize. So don’t cut corners.

While there is no force, aside from parents or a significant other coming over, that could possibly compel you to clean your kitchen, there are some things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Follow these rules, and it will all be over before you know it.

Yoav is a senior in LAS yoavm2@dailyillini.com

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How to defuse a stink bomb: trash cans and cannots

bage at a time. But, to paraphrase an over-quoted idea, this power comes It’s in your kitchen, it’s in your with great responsibility. Here, that bathroom, but you never want it to responsibility comes with knowing be a topic of conversation. It’s full of what you’re throwing away. your scraps and unwanted leftovers.

If you throw away something that It’s a container for holding your gar- stinks up the place the day after you bage, and whether you like it or not, took the trash out, then expect to it can get a little stinky. repeat yourself soon. Chicken, beef It seems like a good idea: Save and anything that is even remotely the strain of walking each and every fish-related will destroy your kitchscrap out to the bin or dumpster en’s carefully planned redolence. outside. But sometimes, this idea It isn’t a matter of if, only when. So backfires. Some dark, desolate days, take out the trash immediately after you open the trash can to add some- cooking any of the items mentioned thing, and you realize the previously above. If it’s easier, just use a couunnoticed odor that had been build- ple of smaller trash bags to take out ing has its source right in front of the worst offenders separately, to you. save you from having to take out the And it isn’t a good smell. entire can all for one meal’s sake.

There are some ways you can preFruits deserve the same kind of vent this discovery from affecting thinking. While they take longer to you. If you take just a few well-mea- stink up the place, fruit scraps, espesured steps, you can avoid the whiff cially rotten scraps, will increase the of defeat. That all starts with the can insect count in your kitchen faster itself. than you can say “go forth and mulIf you have a big trash can, you’ll tiply.” While they aren’t the ticking revel in the power of only having to time-bomb of proteins, or the painttake one trip to take out a few days’ peeling stench of seafood, fruits or even a full week’s worth of garshould be taken outside of the trash

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can within a day or three of being thrown out.

Other than these two offenders, keeping the trash from your nostrils is relatively easy. Keep in mind that moisture in the can makes bacteria and fungi grow faster, making the smell worse. No matter how waterproof your trash bags might be, it’s never a bad idea to pour liquid trash down the sink. It also helps to avoid pouring oils or melted fats in there, for the same reason.

And for entirely obvious reasons, don’t put anything hotter than you can touch in the trash. Nobody finds the scent of burning garbage and melting plastic particularly satisfying.

That sums my solutions up. If you too have faced the tyranny of a trash can drunk on its power over your kitchen, then do not lose hope. If you follow the steps listed here, then you can rest easy knowing instead that the worst smell your kitchen will face will be your cooking.

Yoav is a senior in LAS yoavm2@dailyillini.com

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BY BISHER MARTINI STAFF WRITER

You just moved into your new place. It’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more. But a few things went unnoticed, until now.

As the days pass, you slowly begin to realize that maybe your apartment’s actual value was far beneath the price you’d paid for; you hadn’t noticed that the refrigerator couldn’t close properly, how thin the walls were or that the floors were tilted at an angle.

If you've endured these types of living conditions, here’s some useful advice on some things to consider before choosing your next apartment.

Pick a good spot Location is crucial to picking an apartment. If you know you’re the type of person to get up half an hour before class starts, choosing an apartment near campus may be your best bet. Also, being able to return to your apartment at any point in the day can be a big advantage. But keep in mind: The closer you get to campus, the steeper the prices get.

Think about how some of your classes may be in one concentrated area. For example, if you’re an engineering student, you might consider living on the north side of campus.

You can avoid the inconveniences of living far away by having either a bike or car.

If you don’t have a bike or car, it's probably in your best interest to live near a bus stop that offers various routes. There are many buses that can take you to the same location, and you can check Google Maps to verify; however, if you only have one bus that runs near your apartment, missing that can take you from being late to class to missing class altogether.

Appliances: Size does matter Utilities and appliances can often be a game-changer when choosing an apartment. You will find that lease prices increase when you have a laundry machine or an extra shower. But remember, just having that appliance doesn’t necessarily improve the offer too much.

The size of the appliance matters.

In my apartment last year, I was living with two others, and we had two showers.

One shower made us feel like the walls were closing in: It was ridiculously small. We hadn’t considered this a big problem until we put it into practice.

We were paying the price of two showers, but since one was practically useless, we were only getting the use out of one.

Moreover, our laundry machine could

only fit a quarter of the amount of clothes a normal machine could, and the same went for our dishwasher, sink, rooms, closets and desks.

These are things my roommates and I looked past in the beginning. We were excited to move in, and we didn't realize that size would matter so much. It was somehow worse than a dorm.

Do outside research After you’ve done your own investigating, make sure to do outside research. It’s difficult to determine all the little flaws that may pop up, so track down former residents and ask them about their experiences.

You can go about researching your apartment by reading Google or Yelp reviews of the leasing company.

One crucial variable to look for in these reviews is whether your leasing company is willing to fix their utilities. If your TV comes broken and you’re being charged for it on your lease, some companies will delay the process and try to avoid replacing it.

A friend of mine was living with a broken heater and had to rely on the oven for warmth for several weeks before my work was done.

As an extra bit of advice, you also want to lease from a company that doesn’t try to falsely charge you. This is a crucial variable you should look for when perusing through online reviews. Look for a consistent and honest company.

But considering you can’t check out each

Make sure to do outside research. It’s difficult to determine all the little flaws that may pop up, so track down former residents and ask them about their experiences.

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Phase two restoration will involve renoI lived at Illinois Street Residence Hall my vating student rooms and common areas, freshman year. It wasn’t the best, and I am with a fresh coat of paint, new room furniso happy to say that some big changes are ture, enhanced climate control technolocurrently being made. gy, energy-efficient windows and individual Goodbye, prehistoric ISR. Hello, muchbathrooms. needed renovations.

For those of you who have lived in ISR, you In May, ISR started undergoing renovaknow this is a huge deal, especially the inditions that will update the living and dining vidual bathrooms part. spaces. The residence hall, located between And for those of you who currently live in Illinois and Green streets, was built 54 years ISR or are considering living there, you will ago and hasn’t been touched since. Until continue to live there during each phase of now. construction. The north entrance on Green According to the University Housing web- Street is currently closed, and certain floors site, the project involves “approximateand rooms will be closed off during the proly 316,300 square feet in renovation and cess. Housing during spring break will not be new construction that will increase dining offered. capacity, improve building efficiency and Limited dining is available on-site dursustainability, and showcase a vibrant resiing construction via the Housing food truck dential experience to students, parents and (seasonally) and a new location for Chomps. guests who visit campus.”

Nearby dining halls, including LAR and The multi-million-dollar transformation Busey-Evans, are options for ISR residents and addition started with phase one, “Dinas well. ing and Programmatic Space,” which will Additionally, dining is offered in collaboracontinue through August 2020. Phase two, tion with the Illini Union. Located on the first “Student Rooms,” will begin May 2019 and floor of the Union, Orange on Green progo through August 2020. vides lunch and dinner with made-to-order Phase one’s design is going to create salads, soups and sandwiches. open, welcoming spaces for students and Blue 41 is open in the lllini Union Ballroom residents and promote natural lighting with on the second floor and provides breakfast, large windows. A new dining space on the lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, first floor will increase seating from 750 to along with brunch and dinner on Saturday 1,385, and will be centered around nine mini- and Sunday. restaurants, each with a different theme or This location will provide a sit-down atmotype of food. sphere with dining hall menu items.

A promenade-style “main street” will If you’re in the process of choosing housserve as a type of courtyard, with garage-like ing for next year, be sure to take a look at doors opening into community spaces such ISR. as a tea bar, Innovations Living-Learning Committee garage, multi-purpose rooms, a Molly is a junior in FAA. fitness center, a meditation room and a Uni- mollyz2@dailyillini.com

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Apartment living: tips to get best deals

BY YIFAN GU STAFF WRITER

A new semester is here, and it’s the best time for students to sign leases for apartments. Away from the cramped dorm, apartments offer a more private space that allows you to exhibit your identity. To make the best decision for your wallet and your well-being, consider these helpful tips.

Pick the best parking space When you sign a leasing contract, you may not consider renting a parking space. However, parking spaces tend to sell out quickly, and finding a suitable parking space is not an easy task.

Indoor and garage parking lots are best, especially during the winter months when weather can become severe. Who wants to shovel snow to get their car out of a parking lot? You guessed it: no one. If you do plan on having a car on campus, look for an indoor space.

If your desired apartment’s parking lot is full or has only outdoor parking available, you can find a spot elsewhere, at a neighboring apartment complex or with the City of Champaign.

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Get in touch with previous tenants You can learn a lot from previous tenants.

Different properties have different rules.

Beyond the layout of the unit and the cute spiral staircase, underlying concerns may go unnoticed until something unexpected happens.

To avoid unreasonable fines or trouble, take the extra step and ask previous tenants about their experiences and figure out how the lessors handle certain situations such as emergencies or broken appliances.

Be vigilant about payments Many lessors will charge you a fixed or cumulative fee if your rent is not paid on time or in full. Some are more lenient than others, so be sure you know the protocol.

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of things with your roommates. The small space didn’t give you much privacy or room for extra items. If you move from a dorm to an apartment, you may find you need or want more things like kitchen utensils, a full-sized mirror, computer desks, chairs, a floor lamp or a TV stand.

Think outside the box and check out some secondhand and resale options. If you’re looking to save some money and shop local, do some research and find students in the area who may be selling

their used items. Students on campus move often — from home to dorms and from dorms to apartments or houses — so websites such as eBay, Facebook or Craigslist are frequently used by these students to get rid of unwanted items and make a couple of extra bucks.

Take advantage of these tips to save money and stay ahead of the game.

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Home decor do's and don'ts

BY SERINA TALUJA ASSISTANT SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Whether you’re a DIY-queen, Pinterestfrequenter or someone who's completely clueless in the decor realm, the conditions of your personal space can seriously affect your state of mind. As a college student, it's especially important to make the best home away from home.

Living in a place you feel is clean and organized can promote higher levels of productivity and lower levels of anxiety, so take some time to learn a few pointers to make your room the ultimate escape from the hectic schedule of a college student.

Color me calm Pick a color scheme and stick to it. Lots of colors mixed together in one room, especially a smaller room, can seem inviting, but it actually creates a lot of visual chaos. To avoid overwhelming your brain as you sit down at your desk to do homework or as you’re lying in bed trying to fall asleep, pick two to three colors that you love and surround yourself with them alone.

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or if you have a big decoration piece that is dark, lighten it up by putting it near a lamp or under some twinkle lights.

Light it up Make sure the lighting in your space is both comfortable and functional. We’ve all dealt with the discomfort inflicted by flickering fluorescent lights and the uneasiness that radiates from dim yellow overhead bulbs. Avoid these headache inducers and replace them with lamps or soft twinkling lights.

Display in the best way Don't get cheap with the type of hanging adhesives you buy. 3M products are expensive, but they’re expensive for a reason. They’ll keep your posters, tapestries and lights where they should be for an entire school year or longer.

There are other great options out there aside from 3M, but just make sure the adhesives you choose will keep all your decorations on the walls and not on the floor. Trust me, coming home to find your posters and lights on the floor that you spent an hour putting up is really irritating.

Lay it out When you decide you're ready to do some revamping to your personal space, try to plan it out before you move anything.

Think about functionality and simplicity. If you frequently do homework in your bed, place your lamp within reach.

If you follow these simple tips and tricks, you might just create the best space for you, for both working and relaxing. No matter how big or small your dorm, apartment or house is, hopefully these ideas help you make the most of the space you call home.

Serina is a senior in LAS. taluja2@dailyillini.com

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Ten essential questions to ask a lessor

BY MOLLY ZUPAN SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

The 2018 school year is fresh and your current living situation may be too, but now is the ideal time to consider housing for next year if you will still be in the C-U area. Over 44,000 students attend the same University as you, so don’t hesitate to begin the search for your future housing.

For those of you who have never lived beyond the residence halls, don’t wait until the last minute. Apartment- or house-hunting is something that takes time, so start preparing as soon as possible.

When I was a freshman, I waited until February to start looking for an apartment for sophomore year. The process was hectic, intimidating and new to me. Without my Dad’s help, I’m positive I would have spent my sophomore year living somewhere I didn’t feel comfortable or content in.

So, because of my fairly stressful experience, I figured I’d do you all a favor. Here’s a handful of questions you should have prepared to ask your parent or guardian, future landlord or leasing company.

When is the best time to sign a lease?

There are dozens of leasing companies

and agents on this campus, and they often have special offers available for students.

Reach out to companies you are considering signing with and find out if there are any special dates or discounts to look out for.

Are utilities included?

Always ask if utilities, such as water and electricity, are included with rent. If you don’t, you may be hit with some unexpected charges come fall. Extra, sudden payments are never a good thing. If you want to dig deeper, find out how these costs are calculated.

WHAT TO ASK YOUR LEsSOR When is the best time to sign a lease?

Has the unit or home been recently inspected and cleaned? If so, can you prove it?

Be sure to find out if your future apartment or house has been inspected for safety purposes. Anything specified in the lease should be functional and safe to use, such as sprinklers, windows or fire alarms.

A clean, ready-to-use apartment is just as essential. Don’t move in without knowing that your new space was efficiently cleaned.

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Is the surrounding neighborhood suitable?

Find out if the area around the unit is safe, well-lit and fits your needs. Check crime statistics to get an idea. Take a walk around and scope out the area. Make sure you could picture yourself living there comfortably and happily.

If I sign a nine-month lease now, can I switch it to a 12-month lease later?

If you are applying for a summer job or internship in the C-U area, ask your lessor if you can make changes to your lease. Routes change and new opportunities come along; make sure your lessor is willing to adjust accordingly.

If I violate the lease, what will the consequences be?

Mistakes happen and miscommunication can make things worse. Make sure you, your roommate(s) and your lessor are all on the same page.

16 Are there any plans for future construction or updates?

It’s important to know the answer to this one. You should be aware of potential sources of loud sounds or disruptions and be prepared to move safely out of your unit. It’s also good to know if any work will be done within or outside of your unit. Construction zones aren’t always suitable for day-to-day activities.

How do you handle repairs, especially in emergency situations?

In my years of apartment renting, I’ve lost a window screen, had a busted washing machine and more. Things happen, so think ahead and learn the steps to a successful repair or replacement process.

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Why should I sign a lease with your company?

Why should I sign a lease with your company?

If you’re really looking to challenge possible lessors, check out their elevator pitches. See if they can genuinely express why their unit is worth your consideration, time and money. Get them to sell you the apartment, literally and figuratively.

If you have more questions, which I’m sure you will, don’t feel intimidated. Ask away, and I guarantee your housing experience will go much smoother.

Where is the nearest bus stop?

Ask this question especially if you live offcampus. Most areas are close to a multitude of bus stops, but save yourself the struggle of Molly is a junior in FAA. searching for the nearest one. Just ask. mollyz2@dailyillini.com

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Finding food diversity in dorms

BY ZACK FISHMAN STAFF WRITER

In the dorms, dining halls provide a variety of well-made food for students. But after attending the same one or two halls for a few weeks, meals inevitably begin feeling repetitive. Thankfully, University Dining also hosts Specialty Restaurants, weekly meals that provide a way to spend classic meal credits while also experiencing food not found elsewhere in the dining system.

To the student looking to try new foods or experience different atmospheres, Specialty Restaurants are an excellent way to insert variety back into mealtime. More information can be found on the University Housing website.

Field of Greens, LAR | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 4:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday As its name suggests, Field of Greens regularly serves entire menus that vegetarians can enjoy without worry. The food selection, although somewhat limited, still offers plenty of fruits and vegetables along with nut and smoothie bars.

Paired with a relatively quiet atmosphere, Field of Greens is a great stop for healthy and relaxed eating. Egg and dairy options for ovoand lacto-vegetarians are also provided.

Dish to try: Blubana smoothie La Cocina, Blue 41 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Mondays There’s a good reason to visit the second floor of the Union: It is filled with Latin American-inspired food. Stations are set up for buildyour-own tacos and nachos, served alongside authentic dishes like Pork Strip Al Pastor. La Cocina is the most compelling reason to check out the newest dining hall on campus.

Dish to try: Grilled fish with cilantro sauce

Soul Ingredient, FAR | 4:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Thursdays Southern-style food is on full display at FAR’s Soul Ingredient. Boasting a live DJ backdrop, Soul Ingredient nails its theme with smoked entrees, chili, corn on the cob and many other choices. It is a good destination for students looking for richer flavors in their meals.

Similar food can be found at the Neo-Soul Ingredient station at Ikenberry Dining Center.

Dish to try: Halal Rotisserie-Style Chicken Far Out Pizza , FAR | 4:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays Twice a week, FAR creates an Italian restaurant vibe, complete with dimmed lights and fresh breadsticks. Students are seated at individual tables and can order customized pizzas.

Serving a variety of pasta sauces and special desserts, Far Out Pizza provides an excellent dinner atmosphere that feels more organized and formal than the everyday dining halls.

Dish to try: Chocolate chip cookie pizza Oodles, Busey-Evans | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Fridays A dedicated chef serves personalized stirfry pasta dishes at Busey-Evans. The resulting meal is the single best serving of pasta in University Dining. After a wait in the perpetually long line, students can choose from many ingredient options like sauces and added vegetables, along with additional choices like pad thai and udon noodles.

A very popular chocolate layer cake accompanies the elaborate pasta creations.

Dish to try: Pasta with pesto sauce, mushroom, chicken, tomatoes, spinach and cheese Zack is a junior in Engineering zbf2@dailyillini.com

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Overlooked benefits of living in a house

BY RACHAEL BOLEK MANAGING EDITOR FOR ONLINE

It may feel like you just moved into wherever you’re living this school year (probably because you did), but it’s already time to start looking for somewhere to live next year. People usually start signing leases for the next school year in September and October, which may seem crazy (because it is), but if you want somewhere good to live, you should start looking right away.

While everyone else typically recommends different apartment complexes to live at and various leasing companies to browse through, I have one recommendation: Try living in a house.

You may be asking yourself, “Are there any houses to live in? All I see are dorms and apartments.” Well, believe it or not, there’s stuff that’s further east in Urbana than Illinois Street Residence Hall.

After crossing Lincoln Avenue, you’ll find numerous houses you could live in for the year.

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The view of two houses on the 700 block of West Green Street in Urbana. There are many houses in Urbana that are available for students to rent for the duration of the school year. Rachael Bolek, managing editor for online, says there are different pros and cons to living in a house versus an apartment.

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FROM PAGE 19 | HOUSE it was a great experience. There are pros and cons no matter where you live, but I’ve included a few major perks to living in a house below.

More space If you live in a house, you’ll probably have a lot more room than if you were in an apartment or dorm. Where I lived last year, we had two floors, an attic and a basement. Our kitchen sat five people, and there was plenty of room to move and cook.

That was a huge perk for me; most of the apartments I looked at had small kitchens.

As someone who enjoys cooking, I needed more counter space.

The other perk was having a backyard and an enclosed front porch. There were spaces to park in the back which we didn’t need a permit for and we didn’t have to pay an absurd amount of money to use. Plus, we never had to worry about someone taking our spots because people didn’t know there was parking in the back. As for having a front porch, it was especially nice in the fall and spring because I could sit outside and enjoy the weather. Additionally, if I ever had a package delivered, it could stay on the enclosed porch without me having to worry about it being out in the open for someone to take.

I’ve found it can take many days to even hear back from the company, let alone for them to do something about the issue. When we had an issue, our landlord was at the house on the same day or the next day after we reached out to him.

(Typically) cheaper rent I found out rent for a house is typically cheaper than most apartments. This may not be true in all cases, but I think it applies to most. Part of this is because you are further from the heart of campus, but I always got to class in plenty of time because I was near the Green and Silver buses. I also biked for a while, and it always took me less than 10 minutes to get wherever I was going.

For this, weigh your options and decide if you’d rather pay less to live somewhere, or if you’d rather be closer to Campustown.

Also, look into what bus stops are near

where you’re looking at. If you’re one block from a bus that will take you right to Transit Plaza, it may be worth it to live somewhere where the rent is cheaper.

Timely maintenance In my experience, my landlord last year was super responsive whenever we had an issue with something in the house. He told us to text him if we ever had any problems, which isn’t the case if you’re living in an apartment. With an apartment, you’ll have to submit a maintenance request and hope the company responds to you. I’ve found it can take many days to even hear

back from the company, let alone for them to do something about the issue (unless it’s urgent). When we had an issue, our landlord was at the house on the same day or the next day after we reached out to him.

This may have been an anomaly, but it’s worth noting.

More people If you’re looking for a four- or five-bedroom apartment, definitely look into renting a house instead. The house I was in last year had five bedrooms, which is also partly what helped lower the cost of rent. If you’re trying to live with a larger group of people, this may be a beneficial route for you to take. Plus, a major perk to a house, or at least the one I was in, is the bedrooms were incredibly spacious.

There are many pros I’ve found for living in a house, but there are pros no matter what living situation you’re looking at. Each option has its own set of pros and cons, so it’s just a matter of what’s more important for you to have. Weigh your options before you sign a lease and make sure to look around. I’ve now lived in the dorms, a house and an apartment. I’ve enjoyed each year no matter where I’ve been; it’s just taken a little adjusting each time.

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lunch and dinner, the LAR dining hall has all-vegetarian and even some vegan options that still provide you with all the food groups you need to stay active and healthy.

Snack often rather than eating large meals once or twice a day. You can go back for as many pieces of food as you want in the dining halls, but don’t let this force you to eat more than you need in one sitting.

Bring snacks to munch on during the day to keep yourself from a serious stomachache after an overloaded meal.

Don’t forget about your cafe credits.

If you’re on a meal plan with cafe credits included, use them. You can buy salads and fruit from 57 North at the Ikenberry, Penn Station at PAR and Chomps at ISR, as well as fruit smoothies from the Caffeinator at Ikenberry and Busey Bean & Green at Busey-Evans.

Finally, let yourself eat food you like.

Constantly worrying about what you eat, and when and where, can put a lot of unnecessary stress on your body on top of your academic commitments. Let yourself enjoy your meal plan and the fact that you don’t have to do any cooking or dishes.

Take advantage of your meal plan while you have it.

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