A Comparison of Living Options for Post-Secondary Students As a current university student who has lived both on campus and off campus, I can undoubtedly distinguish the similarities and differences between these two options. This essay will compare and contrast the living conditions, transportation to and from school, and costs of living on campus and living off campus. These points of comparison will outline the similarities and differences between living on campus and living off campus to inform future post-secondary students of their living options. The first point of comparison between living on campus and living off campus is the living conditions. If you live on campus, you may have to share a kitchen with the other residents on your floor. These shared kitchens can be crowded and you may have to wait to use a stove or microwave. However, many people living on campus purchase
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This monthly rental fee can range in price anywhere from $650 to $1000 a month, depending on the apartment or house’s condition. In contrast to living on campus, you can split this monthly rental fee with a roommate if you have one. However, if you live on campus you pay the full semester fee individually. When living off campus, you must be prepared to pay extra utility fees monthly. These fees can be very expensive during the winter months. Meal plans are not an option when living off campus; therefore, you must pay for your own groceries. By comparing and contrasting living on campus and living off campus, it is clear to see the similarities and differences between the two. There are advantages and disadvantages of both living options. By informing readers of the living conditions, transportation to and from school and costs associated with living on campus and living off campus, future post-secondary students will be able to make a decision on where they will choose to
This monthly rental fee can range in price anywhere from $650 to $1000 a month, depending on the apartment or house’s condition. In contrast to living on campus, you can split this monthly rental fee with a roommate if you have one. However, if you live on campus you pay the full semester fee individually. When living off campus, you must be prepared to pay extra utility fees monthly. These fees can be very expensive during the winter months. Meal plans are not an option when living off campus; therefore, you must pay for your own groceries. By comparing and contrasting living on campus and living off campus, it is clear to see the similarities and differences between the two. There are advantages and disadvantages of both living options. By informing readers of the living conditions, transportation to and from school and costs associated with living on campus and living off campus, future post-secondary students will be able to make a decision on where they will choose to