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Home Sharing: Pros And Cons

Home sharing: pros and cons

Congratulations! You have been admitted to college, and all you have to do is to find a home nearby. There is plenty of housing options for a college student, the most common of them is perhaps flat sharing. Many young people join forces with their college buddies and rent a flat or a house together. This is common not only in the USA but all over the world. Sharing a home wouldn’t have been so widespread if it were a bad thing. However, everyone doing it doesn’t mean it would be OK for you too. What are the perks and drawbacks of house sharing for a college student? Is flat sharing the right option for you? Read our overview of home sharing pros and cons and decide for yourself!

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Should You Leave Your Dorm And Find A Roommate In NYC

Should you leave your dorm and find a roommate in NYC

There are many reasons why college students move to New York City. Some move so that they can enroll in one of many great colleges. Others move because studying here opens up many doors and opportunities for later employment. And, some move in order to be a part of this amazing city, a city to make it or break it. Whatever the reason for the move may be, most students in NYC end up living in a dorm. However, we are here to tell you why you should leave your dorm and find a roommate. If interested in some pros and cons for moving off-campus, keep on reading.

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Everything You Need To Know Before Moving In With A New Roommate

Everything you need to know before moving in with a new roommate

Not to beat around the bush, let’s just go ahead and say it – rent is quite high these days. And one of the most common ways to save money when moving is by moving in with a roommate. But it is a two-edged sword. Think about how often you argue with your family members. Well, with roommates, it can get even worse. So, here’s everything you need to know before moving in with a new roommate. It will definitely help your mutual life start off as smoothly as possible.

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How To Bond With Your Roommate

How to bond with your roommate

Moving to college is accompanied by a lot of stress. You are moving into a new environment, far away from home. New people are all around you, and your primary concern is to fit in fast! If you haven’t lived with a roommate before, then you probably have a lot of thoughts on your mind. This article will help you understand how to bond with your roommate and release a part of the after-move stress.

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Tips For Living In A Shared Apartment For Students

Tips for living in a shared apartment for students

For most of us, getting into college also meant getting out of our parents’ houses. In a way, it is a true step into adulthood and a way to learn valuable life lessons… one of them being how to live in a shared apartment/dorm room. To make sure this experience goes as smooth as possible, here are some tips for living in a shared apartment for students that are moving in with someone for the first time.

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How To Prevent Common Roommate Problems?

How to prevent common roommate problems?

The first person you actually meet at college is your roommate. Maybe you will like them right away, but you are still not aware of common roommate problems in college. Even though you think that living in a student residence is not that hard, you may have to deal with roommate’s habits, friends or behavior. There are common roommate problems in college that many students deal with and you may be able to resolve them easily if you are prepared for them.

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Where To Stay In Boston During College

Where to stay in Boston during college

Boston is one of the best and most famous college cities in the U.S. The home of Harvard and MIT, clam chowder and the New England Patriots, Boston tea party and Good Will Hunting! Anyone, from anywhere in the world, would love to go to school here. It is a success in its own right to be accepted into one of Boston’s prestigious colleges. This makes Boston a city of rentals and where to stay in Boston during college will make all the difference for you in the future. So hold your hipster glasses tight and listen up!

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