{"id":106244,"date":"2021-06-17T12:32:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T07:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=106244"},"modified":"2021-06-17T12:32:31","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T07:02:31","slug":"living-on-campus-v-s-off-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/india\/living-on-campus-v-s-off-campus","title":{"rendered":"Living on-campus v\/s off-campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Education is a vital part of our lives. For study purposes, many students have to move into a new city or new country. In contrast, many students have the advantage of not moving out of their homes. It is mainly because of their campus location and convenient travelling. Many educational institutes, primarily universities, offer on-campus accommodation facilities for their students. However, some students choose to stay in hostels despite living in the same city where their campus is located to avoid travelling. Living off-campus means students are whether staying at their homes or residing in rentals, PGs or hostels outside which are not under their universities. And the institutions which offer accommodations within the campus boundaries are known as on-campus accommodation. Both of these accommodation options have advantages and disadvantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Advantages of living on-campus:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is safe; students moving out of their hometown or countries may face difficulties finding proper accommodation that is safe to reside in, especially for girls. Living on-campus comes along with excellent security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No travelling. Students do not have to travel every day, which saves time, money and energy as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In case of any medical emergency, someone will always be there to help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students get the opportunity to meet more people outside their class.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No extra money required for services like internet\/wifi, food, water etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students get the opportunity to get involved in recreational activities, as there is no rush to go back home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Take up responsibilities of self by doing small things by self.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Events and festivals get celebrated with friends.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disadvantages of living on-campus:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is restoration on entry and exit timing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do not get to meet parents whenever you want to.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Distractions; noise and sound coming from other students or rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minimal privacy if sharing rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It may be challenging to manage some expenses; for example, if you do not like the dorm food, you may have to buy it from outside frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Charges of the hostel accommodation can be expensive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Advantages of living off-campus: (<em>whether at your own home or rental<\/em>)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You are living in your own home with your family. (if not rental)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Freedom in terms of privacy and time restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You cook your meals, celebrate events and invite friends or family over.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can join extra classes outside of the university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is an option of choosing roommates for PG&#8217;s or rentals in some cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disadvantages of living off-campus:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you choose to live in a rental or PG, it can be expensive; grocery shopping, cleaning, utility bills, internet\/ wifi, travelling expenses etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Travelling to campus can be time-consuming and energy-consuming as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you live in rentals, security may become a concern depending on the location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Getting familiar with the area and directions can be problematic during the beginning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Security can be an issue when you leave for holidays at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accommodation choices should be made, keeping in mind the pros and cons. Some possible advantages and disadvantages an individual&#8217;s choice comes with are already known or guessed, so individuals should prepare those alternatives. One should decide to live, whether on-campus or off-campus, with the help of family members.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education is a vital part of our lives. For study purposes, many students have to move into a new city or new country. In contrast, many students have the advantage of not moving out of their homes. It is mainly because of their campus location and convenient travelling. 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