Living in university dormitories or apartments in the community?
I think it is better for college students to live on campus during their first two years, and then move into an apartment for off-campus life, while juniors and seniors need the independence of off-campus life. Student’s needs change over four years, so their housing should too
Living in the dormitory also makes a student feel more a part of the university community. There are more opportunities for becoming involved in university activities .
Living off-campus, however, is a definite advantage for older students. Finding an apartment, d cooking meals, and figuring out budgets are all good practice for life after graduation. This kind of independence helps older students grow .
Off-campus housing also gives students a better perspective on what is going on around them. Campus can be like little worlds of their own. There are few children or older people and everyone is focused on education. Getting to know neighbors who are not students is good for students coming from difference places. It is a chance to find out what other people think and feel.