Did you ever think there would be so many choices to make in college? What classes to take? How to organize your schedule? The best ways to study? Even where to live? It can be hard, sometimes, to get it all done and you worry about making the right decisions. That’s only natural. If it’s time to move off campus, you’re probably wondering how to begin your off campus apartment search.
Off Campus Apartment Search Checklist: Must Haves in a College Apartment
• A building where there are other students• Ways to balance studies with social life• Ways to stay fit and have fun• Maybe a bit of luxury• The chance to get away occasionally — that means keeping your car close and convenient• A kitchen so that you don’t have to eat fast food all the time!
The Logistics of an Off Campus Apartment Search
While Appalachian State has many on campus living options, if you decide to move off campus, ASU will even help you by providing a list of options, and other helpful information, including an attorney to look over your lease and answer your questions.
Take your time, but don’t wait too long. You can begin by talking to older students. Ask about their experiences. Timing is important, and you will want to be sure you can be settled in your new place by the time classes begin.
As you’ve probably been told many times, your “job” while in college is to study hard and earn good grades, right? How do you manage that when there’s nobody looking over your shoulder or encouraging you to hit the books? Well, you might want to find a roommate who shares your goals, someone you can laugh and have fun with as well as someone to study with. If you already have a roommate in mind, that’s great; but there are also roommate matching services that can help.
Will Costs Be Too Much?
It’s important to set financial limits. Living on your own and developing a budget can be a valuable lesson for your future, but be realistic about your needs, and don’t think you can go without the necessities if you run out of money before the end of each month.
As you begin your off campus apartment search in Boone, we think you’ll find that one of the best options is a brand new five-story situated just across the street from campus. The Standard, just off Blowing Rock Road, offers a variety of floor plans ranging from studio to 4-bedroom, 4-bath models. Our extensive amenities include heated outdoor spas and fitness facilities, a resident lounge as well as a 24-7 computer/study lounge and an onsite shuffleboard. Apartments are fully-furnished and include full kitchens and individual washers and dryers, keyless locking systems and garage parking options. Even better, our rental fees are very reasonable, with individual housing contracts that run from early August through mid-July.
Set a New Standard
So, just what are you waiting for? Your off campus apartment search could be over by filling out an online application. It will take only about 45 minutes, and you can reserve the apartment of your choice with a small deposit. We’ll have it ready for you in the fall.