Why Should Dorms And Apartments Be More Favorable For New Students?

Some of these dorms are labeled as the “party dorm”, and many freshmen are unaware of this because they are given little information and they do not have previous friends or family that have attended the university before them. Monica and Karen were both housed in the “party dorm” at MU, the party dorms are directly affiliated with the Greek life on campus. The Greek system is a sorority or fraternity that consists of mostly white male and female members from privileged backgrounds. These members of the Greek life usually have a great deal of connections both on and off campus and this in turn gives them more power within the educational system as well as the social aspect in the universities. Many students will attempt to join this elitist Greek life without realizing the consequences that come with the membership. Some of these consequences are the out-of-pocket costs to join, another is the constant partying that id involved as well as the deeds that you must do to prove your loyalty to the fraternity or sorority that you are hoping to become a part of. About less than half of the students that were in the same housing unit as Karen and Monica opted to try and join this elitist group. Many freshmen saw the Greek life as a great way to party and relieve stress but much more importantly these students saw free alcohol and a great social connection. That is what these

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:

Living on campus requires you to only walk a relatively short distance from the dorm to the classroom. You are also surrounded by other students your age with similar ideals and outlooks on life as your own. Meals are accessible and on campus activities are much more convenient and ideal to attend. Living on campus does for the most part does have its benefits. As a student living on campus you are given the opportunity to socialize on a regular bases. Interaction becomes easier because you are amongst an atmosphere of likeminded individuals. Whether it may be in the dormitory among roommates or sitting in the quad with friends between classes.

Numerous studies all over the world have made assumptions about the academic performance of students staying on campus in residences and those who travel to campus every day. Some studies suggest that those students who live in campus residences tend to have an advantage over those who don’t (Peterson, 1975). The following review based in related literature will strive to be as thorough as possible about the chosen topic and problems.

Hence, students must learn to properly nourish their bodies with a nutritional diet, enough sleep, and limited intake of alcohol or dugs. Next, students must feel both safe in regards to financial and personal security. Financially security is often what both dormers and commuters alike struggle with, and often take on 20+ hours of work (a damaging effect on school work), or have no gaurantee of being able to afford to come back to school the next year. Also, students learn in college and enjoy their time there if they feel safe enough to explore the campus and walk at night, or use the bus. Hence a low crime rate should be necessary. Thirdly, belonging means students feel they have close friends and family to talk to and be accepted by both at home and on campus. In this sense, it is easier for dormers to find friends on campus, but get more distances with those back at home, while the opposite is true for commuters. However, if both make an effort to get involved in groups of their interest on campus, and keep in touch with family and friends back home, they can overcome these struggles, although it may be difficult at first due to the big campus size and busy schedules. Once the basic needs are met so far, students must feel a sense of self-worth and achievement. They need to

College is one of the biggest stepping stones of life. For some, the transition can be rough. Many important decisions have to be made, one of those being housing arrangements. The decision to dorm or commute can change one’s perspective at college immensely. They are very different; dorming is not for everybody; commuting is not for everybody. Commuting and dorming differ in independence, money, transportation, and experiences.

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

In these dorms, the initial interactions that socially code us throughout college are initiated. These social interactions create and solidify bonds between students that can continue for the rest of their lives. A change to the demographics of the freshman dorms doesn’t just create an immediate effect, but also affects every current and future resident of UC Davis. A freshmen social group that is initially less diverse will lead to a less diverse group of friends throughout the remaining years of their undergraduate studies. This reduces their social group to a less diverse group of individuals, which reduces the chance for them to interact with other cultures and overcome any form of culture shock that they are affected by, whether it be here in UC Davis or later in their careers. Freshmen dorms are the only place that nurtures cultural interaction to create a UC Davis community that is ultimately more unified, accepting, and respectful of all people and their different cultures.

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

I plan to room in Ben Reiffel, one of the newer dormitories on campus, which costs $2,657.40 per semester. If I were to stay in housing conditions of a similar level of comfort and contemporariness at USD, I would have to stay in Coyote Village, which costs $2,890.65 per semester. There may not appear to be a large difference between Ben Reiffel and Coyote Village, but these expenses can quickly add up for college students. Ben Reiffel offers many amenities for students including kitchens, laundry rooms, and fireplaces on every floor; air-conditioning; and vaulted ceilings. Along with comfortable rooms, SDSU offers many dining selections and I found SDSU’s meal plan options to be much simpler to navigate than USD’s. Some SDSU dining choices that USD lacks include Panda Express, Extreme Pita, Erbert & Gerbert’s, and Starbucks. SDSU Dining emphasizes healthy choices and it offers many resources such as nutritional information for its menu items and wellness education. These amenities are especially useful for students who may find it difficult to make healthy choices amidst both the bustle of college and the temptation of the Dairy Bar’s world famous ice

The dorms isn’t what I expected when I came here, but I lived and went with it. We learn to be responsible, disciplined, want to keep the place clean, and don’t want trouble. There is always activities after school or on the weekend. I say go out there and have the out of dorm experience, try and not to be a dormrat. My favorite activities are swimming, paintball, and

The environment is more conducive to learning because the student’s focus is on academics. Although there are other extracurricular activities and sports, academics are at the forefront. Students learn responsibility while living away from home. Their parents are not there to wake them up for school or to remind them to clean up their rooms. They get to experience what it feels like to live in a dorm and attend classes on a college rotation. Because of the rigor of the classes and the college environment, students will be more prepared for college courses and college

In college, your friend becomes your support group and later own your second family. I would have inspirational quotes around the floor about choosing wisely, and how to be a good friend. To promote roommate unity, I would have a scavenger hunt in which the residents pair with their roommates, and explore the entire campus together checking off checkpoints along the way; which would build trust and hopefully a sense of team and connectivity. At the end of the scavenger hunt, the whole floor would be able to have a picnic behind the bell tower. Throughout the semester I would promote roommate unity with late night study runs, trust workshops, and, communication

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.

With the occupancy rates of student housing continuously increasing in recent years, we are positive that the student housing market has a huge potential. But what exactly drives students to move off campus? The reason is they want a premium housing with technology built in which school’s dorm cannot provide. According to a survey conducted by Apartment Guide, students are willing to pay for a higher cost off-campus housing rather than stay in dorm, even if all other factors were equal. The left chart in my first slide illustrates that among more than 90% students surveyed, they inclined to pay more for high-end off-campus apartment. A majority of students think $100 to $150 price difference per month is acceptable. Only 6 percent of students