Need an LCD TV stand for college? Check those out!
There are many photos of them on that site, so you can get a sense of what they look like and learn more about them. Enjoy!
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March 1, 2009
Internal Frame Backpack Giveaway
Lighting up lately is a new internal frame backpack I'll be reviewing in a few weeks from CSN Stores. They sell a variety of items, including beanbag chairs, game chairs, luggage, cookware and more!
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Modern Bedding Review from CSN Stores
Modern bedding is something I'll be reviewing in a few weeks from CSN Stores. They sell a variety of items, including bedding, pillows, duvet sets, blankets, sheet sets, and more!
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College Gear Giveaway
Get off your end table and get outdoors! Get Into College Blog is hosting a great giveaway that will help anyone find adventure.
Just email me at getintocollegeblog at gmail dot com, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a free $65 gift certificate to CSN Stores.
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Just email me at getintocollegeblog at gmail dot com, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a free $65 gift certificate to CSN Stores.
Bonus: If you copy-paste the first sentence of this blog post (keeping the links intact) to your own blog, you'll get an extra entry in the drawing! (Just email me the link.) It's great for traveling and backpacking during spring break and summer vacation! Continue Reading...»
College Off Campus Housing
Which is Better: WVU On Campus or Off Campus Housing?
At West Virginia University, first-year students are required to live on campus.
But interestingly, only 26% of undergrads stay in campus housing, which means the majority reside in WVU off campus housing.
So which is better the better option?
Campus Housing at WVU
WVU offers coed and same-sex campus housing. About 5,500 freshman through senior students live in WVU on-campus residence halls, which vary from traditional doubles to suite-style and efficiency apartments. Most dorms on campus have been renovated recently and generally, carpets and walls of rooms are in good condition.
Rooms are of decent size, equipped with new bed frames, desks and dressers. Each room is wired for cable and Internet.
The Evansdale Campus consists of:
Downtown Campus consists of:
While dorm security is very good, it sometimes annoys students due to the rules; residents:
No dorm is farther than a 5-minute walk away from a dining hall. In fact, most dorms have dining halls located on site. While most dorms are located on Downtown Campus, transportation by bus or PRT is available to students living on Evansdale Campus, such as those living in Towers, a popular freshman dorm.
As aforementioned, only 26% of students live on campus. Students are only guaranteed housing in a campus dorm for the year they're required to live there: freshman year. After that, students must fill out University Housing applications for a chance of receiving a dorm room. Keep in mind there is a $225 housing deposit required to secure a slot. If you do not receive housing on campus, you'll be refunded the deposit.
WVU Off Campus Housing
With students being encouraged to move off campus after freshman year, it's fortunate that there are plenty of off-campus housing options. Plus, living off campus gives students more freedom as they needn't abide by dorm rules any longer.
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At West Virginia University, first-year students are required to live on campus.
But interestingly, only 26% of undergrads stay in campus housing, which means the majority reside in WVU off campus housing.
So which is better the better option?
Campus Housing at WVU
WVU offers coed and same-sex campus housing. About 5,500 freshman through senior students live in WVU on-campus residence halls, which vary from traditional doubles to suite-style and efficiency apartments. Most dorms on campus have been renovated recently and generally, carpets and walls of rooms are in good condition.
Rooms are of decent size, equipped with new bed frames, desks and dressers. Each room is wired for cable and Internet.
The Evansdale Campus consists of:
- Fieldcrest Hall
- Lincoln Hall
- Evansdale Residential Complex (ERC), comprised of Bennett, Brooke, Braxton and Lyon Towers
- Pierpont Apartments
Downtown Campus consists of:
- The Honors Hall, the newest WVU residence hall
- Dadisman Hall
- Arnold Hall and Apartments
- Stalnaker Hall
- Summit Hall
- Boreman North and South Halls
- Spruce House
While dorm security is very good, it sometimes annoys students due to the rules; residents:
- Must present an ID after 9 p.m. in most dorms
- Are not permitted to sign in a guest after midnight on the weekends
- Cannot sign in a guest of the opposite sex after midnight
No dorm is farther than a 5-minute walk away from a dining hall. In fact, most dorms have dining halls located on site. While most dorms are located on Downtown Campus, transportation by bus or PRT is available to students living on Evansdale Campus, such as those living in Towers, a popular freshman dorm.
As aforementioned, only 26% of students live on campus. Students are only guaranteed housing in a campus dorm for the year they're required to live there: freshman year. After that, students must fill out University Housing applications for a chance of receiving a dorm room. Keep in mind there is a $225 housing deposit required to secure a slot. If you do not receive housing on campus, you'll be refunded the deposit.
WVU Off Campus Housing
With students being encouraged to move off campus after freshman year, it's fortunate that there are plenty of off-campus housing options. Plus, living off campus gives students more freedom as they needn't abide by dorm rules any longer.
While there are several off-campus apartment complexes, most off-campus housing units are houses converted into apartments or full houses. Most off-campus housing is located no more than a 15-minute walk from campus on the edge of Downtown Campus in the suburbs. If driving, be aware that traffic to campus and downtown Morgantown gets pretty busy, especially during the morning rush hour and dinnertime.
Living off-campus can save WVU students money, since cooking their own food has been found to be cheaper than buying a campus meal plan. While living off-campus may seem like a better financial decision, there are expenses to keep in mind.
While rent prices are reasonable, rent is beginning to increase in proportion to the growing student population. Also be aware that security deposits are typically the same as one months rent when creating your budget. Further, the cost of utilities, cable and Internet can add up. Luckily, some WVU off campus housing includes utilities and even cable and Internet in the rent.
So Which is Better?
Both on and off campus housing at West Virginia University has advantages and disadvantages.
While it's ultimately up to you to determine which choice is better, one thing is certain. Regardless of whether you choose WVU housing on or off campus, you have to act quickly.
Housing goes fast! Even for off campus housing, many landlords like to have their leases signed before winter break.
Which do you prefer, no matter the campus, on- or off-campus housing? Please share your preference by commenting below.
College Gear Messenger Bag Review Recommendation
Need a bag for your college books? Check out this messenger bag.
It's a really great bag, both stylish and functional for carrying around books, laptops, and just about everything else you need during the day.
There are a few photos of it on that site, so you can get a sense of what it looks like and learn more about it. Enjoy!
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It's a really great bag, both stylish and functional for carrying around books, laptops, and just about everything else you need during the day.
There are a few photos of it on that site, so you can get a sense of what it looks like and learn more about it. Enjoy!
Doing Stuff is Hard
I usually write only college admissions tips on this blog, but Hyperbole and a Half's latest post - This is Why I'll Never be an Adult, was so good, and so descriptive of many students working on college applications, that I just had to post it.
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-College admissions
-College essays
-Extracurricular activities
-SAT, ACT, and SATIIs
-High school GPA
-Relationships with teachers and guidance counselors
-Letters of recommendation
-College resumes
-College interviews
Subscribe in the box on the upper-right corner of this page to receive my FREE College Essay Cheat Sheet and get all blog updates by email.
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Take care!
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