I am going to be @ the U of I at Urbana-Champaign next fall. And I'm not sure where to live. So, can someone please give me some info about the dorms there..like what are the conditions and which ones are best.\n\nThank you and any help is greatly appreciated.\n\nMBS_MBS
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my  cousin  said its on the top  floor what ever room
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As a recent college grad (who did their senior internship as a guidance counselor) I can give you the following tips\n\n1) Are you outgoing and enjoy being around a lot of people and go to parties, etc? Or do you feel comforted by being in a smaller place with fewer people where you will be known by your name instead of a number, but maybe there is less to do?  I think thats the first big decision you have to make- large school or small school?\n2) Do you plan to play any sports or be in any clubs?  Make sure the school you pick has a the hobbies/clubs your in to\n3) DO you have a car? Do you want to keep it on campus?  A lot of colleges won't let a freshman keep cars on campus- if its a really big school in a place that gets cold in the winter- the walks to class could seem REALLY long\n4) How far away do you want to go?  Do you want to stay close to home in case something happens and you need to be there quickly? Are you sick of where you live and want to explore some place new? Or would you rather stick to the in-between where you could make the trip home if absolutely necessary, but you are still far enough away so you're not expected home all the time when your parents need things to be moved from the basement to the attic?\n5) Money- are some schools willing to give you more financial aid than others? Or isnt money an issue for you?  State schools are far less expensive and some are even better than private schools\n6) Prestige- do yu want to go to the school that is the most prestigous where you will no doubt be challenged and may, as a result, end up with a lower GPA, or would you rather go to a school that may be slightly less prestigious, but where you know you can do well\n\nI think these are the majors- i think i am probably forgetting some, but Im sure other answers will cover them\n\nGoodluck!
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The best thing to do: Judge them by how the leasing staff acts, and ask a TON of questions. That way you can find out everything about the place, and you can get a better feel for the staff. Here's a few things you should ask:\n\nWhat utilities are included?\nWhat's the security deposit?\nApplication fee?\nWhat is the total cost to move in?\nDo you accept Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) or other subsidized housing (if they say yes, generally you'll want to stay away)?\nDo you allow pets? What kind?\nWhat year was it built? (stay away from anything built pre-1978...laws were enacted in 78 that work in your favor).\nAsk about the neighborhood...what kinda stuff is nearby\nAre their private entrances to each apartment? If not, are the building entrances locked intercom?\nWhat is the ISO  (or other fire safety rating) rating in the building?\nWhat is the crime index of the area?\n\nThey may not know all of this stuff, but the ones that will try to answer your questions will be the ones you want to talk too. Forget about any of the places that are pert or rude (obviously).\n\nAlso, check www.forrent.com. They have virtual tours of communities around the country you can check out.
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Vlad House at Innis is pretty good but I am not sure whether it is still open, but you also might want to check out the UofT temp residences. \nhttp://89chestnut.com/accommodation/smr_student_info.html
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I like C. hahah what a nutty answer! I love fill in the blanks where you can't get the right answer but you cant get the wrong one. *sigh* thanks for herlping me earn two points:) pretty uh... random :)\n\nCollege Rules \nspacer\n On the first day of college, the dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules:\n\n"The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time. Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will cost you $180. Are there any questions?"\n\n"How much for a season pass?"
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Northeastern University is a great university. It's right in Boston near transportation systems (bus and train) and the Food Court is nice. They have many very interesting public seminars and speeches there, too. It's great. I think you should go there.
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yes, get out of Ithaca, that place is aweful.  But...if you have no choice...Ithaca and Cortland college are in the area, there might be some life left in the area during the summer months.  My recommendations, bring a car and head to Syracuse on the weekends, or bring a couple girls out to the Finger Lakes area, they have some awesome wine vinyards out there.  Either way, hope you find some more people like yourself who are stuck on campus, I have a feeling most of the people that will be there over the summer are commuters.  good luck.
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I have 2 very dear friends who PCS'd there in April.  One chose housing at HAAF, and she loves it.  The other chose a home in Richmond Hills.  Both are very happy there and say there is always something going on, whether at the base or in Savannah.  Good luck\n\nGOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
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Hey there. I've lived in NYU housing for four years as an undergrad and now in grad school. The wait list isn't that bad. I've done it before. Sometimes you don't get housing until after classes have started, which can be a pain, but usually you get housing before then. I like living on campus and will be an RA next year. Let me know if you have any other questions and welcome to nyu...
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who are you kidding!! Kansas is HOT you know that you will have to run the AC all of the time!! Id call the company and ask. and then I would give moving in with a roommate a second thought, they all are hard to get a long with. No matter how BFF you are. Just keep it in mind have ground rules and stick to them. In all the years I have been at apartments I have only seen very few work out... \n\nGood luck!
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definitely live in the dorms. choosing an apartment your first year is a sure-fire way to be sad and lonely. dorm life provides a new family with whom you can eat, study, hang out, or whatever.
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Apartment!! The dorms on campus are overcharging for your stay! It is convient to live on campus of course, but nto worth the extra money you will be spending to live there. An example, I lived on campus and piad $560 a month, and then I got a 1 bedroom apartment for $520 a month (and split it with my BF). Now, that is only a little cheaper, but every penny counts when you're in college.\n\nNot to mention the restrictions when you live on campus! I got a $20 fee for just having a candle out!
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It depends on where you're going and what the living arrangements will look like, but most dorm rooms really benefit from the following:\n1) Minifridge. Don't get one without consulting your roommate, though. Also, check your dorm policy (most will allow them, but be sure) and the outlet situation--most dorms were built when people plugged in a lamp or two, not a computer, microwave, stereo... Also, be aware that desperate students typically sell these CHEAP ($10!) at the end of the year. Might be worth a check on Craigslist or through the college newspaper.\n2) Rolls of quarters. You will need these for about eight million things, including laundry, copying, and vending. No one ever thinks of this, but it's still one of the most useful things to bring.\n3) A small-to-medium whiteboard, maybe with a calendar on it, maybe not. This can keep you organized, which is essential. A small one can be hung on your door for your friends to leave you messages--you'll be glad you have it.\n4) Any kind of compact storage solution--milk crates; wall-hanging things to put shoes in; compact but roomy stacking plastic cubes--is probably going to be worth its weight in gold no matter what the situation.  Go to a container store and look around.\n5) A complete shower caddy.\n6)A rolling bag for overnights or weekend road trips.\n7) A file cabinet. Much more useful than you might think--keep all your work organized and accessible through four years of college, which pays off when it's recommendations time as a senior. You can also show work samples to prospective employers, which puts you immediately ahead of the game.\n8) A big plastic pitcher. You don't even have to put beer in it ;) This was probably the single most useful thing when I went to college. Save money by making your own iced tea or lemonade or Crystal Light. Or just keep it full of cold water.\n9) High-quality, very absorbent towels are worth a splurge. So are high-quality sheets, especially flannel or denim (they need less laundering). So is a comfortable robe or other loungewear.\n\nPots, pans, hot plates, microwaves, and so on may be much less useful than you think. Keeping them clean can be a hassle; it's also likely that people will borrow them and not bring them back, clean or not. Most dorms frown on them too.\n\nThe best thing to keep in mind is that you are *not* trying to recreate home in the dorm room. Instead, you are trying to live as well as you can with as few things as possible. This will make things so much easier for you. The one mistake I see new students make is to bring everything but the kitchen sink with them. There's seldom enough room, and negotiating all this with a stranger can get things off on the wrong foot. Besides, chances are you're going to meet someone who brought a DVD player or Xbox or (insert gadget you thought of here). Go light and have room to grow, is my suggestion.  Good luck!
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I go to UIC.  UIC is getting more and more expensive because the state is giving less money.  Then the University of Illinois tends to favor the Urbana campus even though UIC has higher costs, so we are caught in a pickle.  \nThere are two fairly easy public universities to get into in Chicago.  They are Northeastern Illinois U and Chicago State U.
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Richmond, VA is gorgeous. Take a walk on the University of Richmond Campus.  Also nearby I'm pretty sure they do a lot of ghost walks at night, which are really neat...because they give you that small town history and excitement.
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I suggest that you opt for on campus boarding.Though it might look expensieve but has many hidden benefits .Such as you can be sure that you are better protected,you can avoid diseases(as some spread through,it matters where you rent an apartment or house,etc),In winter you can be protected from cold,Etc.\n\nAnd yes many many congrats on getting admission in good university.best of luck for your higher studies.
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Try the online housing board of the nearest university!