Student Housing Satisfaction: A Quantitative Survey of University Students

The movie “Animal House” released in 1978, exemplifies the typical college housing accommodations. Of course, it is exaggerated for comical purposes. However, the representation is true to life in many aspects. Suffice it to say that it doesn’t represent a luxurious living arrangement for college students. Thankfully, you don’t have to settle for this kind of existence. You can acquire many college student accommodations, such as those listed below, that will help you succeed in your college career:

This essay will explore housing as a social determinant of health and the effects it has on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of families, communities and individuals. Poor housing and poverty may be a result of overcrowding, dampness, mould, insufficient heating and poor ventilation. It can have detrimental effects on the behaviour of individuals, how families cooperate and friendliness within communities. Poor housing can cause anything from colds and flus to cardiovascular disease but also may affect mental health. This may lead to individuals experiencing depression and anxiety. It is also common for children’s development to be disrupted due to poor housing and poverty. Different housing-related conditions results in different physical and mental health illnesses for different age groups, for example, overcrowding affecting the respiratory system is more common in childhood whereas insufficient heating having a negative affect and causing excess winter deaths is prone to those age 65 and over.

When a student chooses to dorm, they are forced into independency. They have more responsibilities, but they also have more freedom. Dormers are responsible for meals, laundry, money, and their well-being. In contrast, students that commute do not have to worry themselves with these responsibilities. With the parental aid, they always have a safety net to fall back on. However, living with parents often means living by their rules.

The focus of this paper is to dispel a common view that community colleges do not provide on-campus housing and to provide greater insights into the types of community colleges that provide on-campus housing, the typical student who resides in on-campus housing, a guide to various California community colleges that provide on-campus housing, and the impact that on-campus housing has on student learning outcomes, financial gains for community colleges that provide on-campus housing, and an overview of the lack of data in the area of not only on-campus housing in community colleges, but community colleges at large. According to Cohen and Brawer (2008) access to student housing is one of the fundamental dissimilarities between public

Colleges have always encouraged their students to live on campus, especially freshman. This is for the reason that living on campus allows student to encounter new cultures, participate in organizations, and reach academic heights. For example, Tarleton State University states that “Living on campus will enable [the student] to interact with diverse people enriching [their] educational experience and will provide convenient access to professors and academic resources the campus offers. In addition, on-campus students are more likely to become and stay involved in clubs and organizations” (Tarleton State University, 2016). Along with the notion that students residing on campus are likely to reach academic heights, a study conducted at the University of North Dakota during the fall semester of 1966-1967

Mr. Cedant has grown tremendously since accepting a position as a resident assistant with the Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2013. In this role, each semester he is tasked with the responsibility of living in a college housing community and providing advice, hosting educational programs, and facilitating campus awareness and growth for forty undergraduate students. Another responsibility that comes with

Many students prefer to live in close proximity to the college, which is one main reason the university has put together student housing on UCF grounds. This is done for many reasons from convenience and safety, to school profitability while promoting campus life styles with school pride. Students can choose to live on school campus right by their classes and most of the time they are walking or biking distance. Statistics show students who lived in the University of Central Florida Housing for two, or more years are 20% more likely to graduate on time. In order to define the right fit for each student, UCF has quizzes that future students can take to see what housing is right for them. (“University of Central Florida.”)

The bottom line is that “Everybody’s situation is unique. For some, housing is simply a form of shelter. For others, it is the heart of their family or a symbol of safety and stability” (Romerdahl). Although some people may adhere to the traditional American Dream of buying a nice house and raising a family, others may prefer a more free spirited approach to life and enjoy the freedom of not being tied to a house.

Many college students picked the school based on how far away it is from home. And within the first year of college the student becomes homesick and wants to move back home for certain reasons. In this research paper, I will talk about how some college student’s wellness is different from those who live on campus versus the ones who live off campus for the school. Living on campus gives you a better feel for the campus life and making adult decisions by yourself and not having to worry about your parents. Also, your health can be difficult with living on campus because you’re not able to go see your regular doctor if you are sick. The difference with living off campus is you are staying at home with your parents and they do not have the chance to gain the campus life experience. Many college student’s maturity level grows because they are gaining their own responsibilities and no having to deal with what their parents want for them. Living off campus reduces the chance of the students gaining the college life experience and gaining responsibilities for themselves. That is why students will have a better college experience if they live on campus all four years of their college life. “…Living on-campus are at entrance more disposed to engage in various educational, social and cultural experiences of college” (Pascarella 247).

Housing can be related to four key aspects, which can all have a direct influence on social, mental and physical health, these comprise of the home itself including the economic and psychosocial construction of the household, the physical structure, the neighborhood and environment and the community (Braubach, Jacobs & Ormandy, 2011, p. 1). The quality of homes has a considerable affect on human vigor and wellbeing as warm, dry and secure homes are proven to be associated with better health, and can also decrease the potential for stress and behavioral health problems (Houses of parliament, 2011 p.1; Ellen & Glied, 2011, p. 136). Research shows that 80-90% of a persons day living in a developed country is spent inside consequently exposing health risks if housing conditions are unsatisfactory. For the sick, elderly, poor and disabled the home is a place where they spend most of their leisure time, however if they live in substandard housing they are more vulnerable and are in need of healthy living environments to prevent further illness and to promote recovery (World health organization, 2010 p.3). Much research has been conducted that suggests that poor housing is associated with many health impairments such as respiratory diseases, mental health, injuries including burns and cuts, and morality. Inadequate housing can be extremely stressful for the owners and residents including financial worries and concerns about mortgage and payments (Braubach, Jacobs & Ormandy, 2011, p.

In this paper I will be arguing that the inadequate housing conditions of low socioeconomic status members has a negative impact on their mental health, leading to things such as higher rates of depression. To do this I will outline the three dimensions associated with housing and how each of these dimensions impact ones mental health using the example of the inadequate housing that those of lower socioeconomic status often live in. The housing of lower socioeconomic individuals has been shown to negatively impact mental health based on three dimensions—material, meaningful and spatial.

According to the U.S. News and World Report article, "University of Wisconsin La Crosse Student Life", 10,558 students are enrolled at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse; of those students, only 36 percent, or 3,800 students live in college owned, operated, or affiliated housing (U.S. News and World Report). The demand for off campus college rentals is explained by the 6,738 students all seeking a place to live. Students are always looking for certain amenities to be included with the maximum price they are willing to pay for rent. The possible amenities are social atmosphere, utilities included, WIFI, parking, or proximity to campus. Students seek freedom when coming to college; first, from their parents, then the rules

One of the most important concepts is related to the real estate value of the property. While buying a house is usually considered as an investment, as the value of the building is expected to increase with time, social housing is merely seen as an expense and with the passing of time its value decreases. Being housing subsidy the most significant monetary help poor people can get from the state over their lifetime it would be desirable for it to allow them, once become the owners of the property, to be able to considerate as a capital able to gain value over time. If social housing is seen as an investment it can be used as a tool to overcome poverty and promote social mobility. Nevertheless, housing that is located in very remote locations

College is a life changing experience for students. College is a new environment for most students and comes with lots of challenges. Things such as the increased difficulty of academic work and not being around the same social groups as a student was before college can make the transition very difficult. One of the best things a student can do to help with this transition is to live in a campus residence hall. Students should live in dorms because of the community that this creates. Students will gain many beneficial social interactions, will be able to better complete academic work, and will ease the adjustment to college life.

Living alone or living with family has its advantages and disadvantages which include the amount of responsibilities, freedom and financial stability a person has.The majority of young adults for years dream about the day they finally get to move out of their parents home and start living independently. Suddenly when it's time to move out and live on their own it becomes overwhelming. Most teenagers think they are ready to take on the responsibility of living independently but when reality sets in, they realize that providing for themselves is surprisingly more difficult than living with their family.