Choosing Your College: Housing Colorado Springs CO

Choosing Your College: Housing

Food and sleep. Sleep and food. More sleep. More food. Somewhere in there are classes and a social life, too, but when it comes to the basics (sleep and food!), your living arrangements in college will have the most influence on the quality of both. They’ll play a significant role in your access to activities and classrooms, as well.

So, what is it that you want…food at your fingertips and surroundings that are never quite fully asleep, or do you prefer to heat up ramen when the need hits you as long, as you can always catch your ZZZZZs? Well, you know what they say: Location! Location! Location!

The dorm
Let’s start with the most obvious choice for first-timers. On-campus living is a great starting point for making new friends and getting to know your surroundings…and to ensure that a hot meal is always available! Dorms provide easier access to campus and places like the library and the student center — and you can quickly connect with a large number of people through structured social activities.

Consider the convenience of other amenities normally available in a dorm, such as study rooms, computer labs, Internet access, and large yards with recreational facilities. Some dorms even have small weight rooms and saunas. With a dorm room as home-base, you can easily get everywhere you need to go. Think of it as one-stop shopping!

On the other hand...before you put in your application for university housing, you should consider ...

Author: Amy Ambler

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