Getting accommodation on campus can be difficult at times. Not all universities and colleges are able to accommodate their student. Students often scramble for the limited hostels provided by universities and college and not everyone.

For this reason, many students are forced to look for other alternatives of accommodation outside the campus. Other students just prefer to stay off campus due to their own personal preferences. If you always find it hard to find the right accommodation in campus, this post is for you.

If you decide to live off campus there are a number of things to consider. First of all consider the location of the place you will reside. Will the distance easily allow you to operate between your classes? If the distance is far are the alternative means of transportation to and from the campus affordable? How is the security, is it safe for a student? And what about the rent, Will you be able to afford it?

It is also important to make accommodation plans earlier before the semester starts If you are planning on residing off campus or else you’ll find yourself without a place to stay when classes begin. If you can’t manage to visit the area and make early plans. Ask a friend who is from around to help you find a house.

When you find the place that suits your accommodation needs, it is advisable to make long term plans of staying at the place for other coming semesters. This will save you the trouble of looking for another place to reside in when a new semester begins.

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