If you’re unsure about moving from your own room at home to a room on campus, we get it. Or if you’re considering an off-campus apartment, we get that, too.
But before you bypass the residence halls and on-campus apartments, read what the St. 爱德华的 resident assistants (RAs) have to say about living on campus. (Spoiler alert: It all comes down to extra sleep.)
1. 一切都近在咫尺.
The RAs give the proximity to campus high marks, but living on campus also means you’re just blocks from one of Austin’s hottest streets: South Congress Avenue, which has a grocery store and some of the city’s best restaurants and shops.
“Living on campus gives you easy access to all dining halls, 办公时间, 计算机实验室——基本上, everything you need is right here on campus!”
“一切都很方便, 与朋友和同学一起学习, 食物和咖啡很近, you meet so many more people than if you didn’t live on campus.”
2. 补觉.
Imagine staying awake extremely late to cram for an exam that you have the following morning. Wouldn’t you like to get as much sleep as possible instead of scrambling to make it to class? 一旦所有的大学作业都开始了, we promise you’ll be so excited to get an extra 5 minutes before class.
“You get to sleep a lot longer because walking to class only takes between 5 and 15 minutes, depending on where you live and where you are going. If you live off campus, you have to account for traffic and drive times. Those extra 15 to 30 minutes of sleep make a big difference.”
“An unexpected benefit of living on campus is being able to run back to your room between classes to catch a nap. 毫无疑问，这是最提神的东西.”
3. 充分利用学术资源.
Let’s say you need help writing a paper, but since you live in an apartment that’s far from campus, 你决定不接受额外的帮助. Missing out on the opportunity to have a skilled academic read over your paper could mean the difference between an A and a B.
“The 24-hour computer labs and study rooms are great.”
- “You can print for free at multiple places on campus.”
4. 加入一个俱乐部或组织.
RAs encourage new (and current) students to get involved on campus because they know the benefits. The university provides tons of opportunities, whether it’s applying for an on-campus job, or joining a student organization/club that interests you!
“Living on campus keeps you closer to classes, friends and on campus organizations.”
5. 避免开车的麻烦.
Ever thought about giving yourself more time for naps, homework and socializing? 住在校园里给了你这种奢侈, and avoiding commuting hours can help make your mornings way less stressful.
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people complain about not knowing what to do in a two-hour gap between classes, or wanting to go study in a quiet spot on campus but not wanting to drive there or back home. If you live on campus, you can just walk back to your dorm when you’re done studying!”
6. Become closer to the university community.
The university prides itself in making sure that we have a diverse and inclusive community, and the RAs are all about building that community.
“You have the opportunity to meet so many diverse and like-minded people and get involved without the hassle of driving or walking to campus.”
“Living on campus is a great way to make lifelong friends. The friends that I made while living here are now like my little family away from home.”
7. 住在校园里很有价值.
One student said, “It does not cost as much as you expect!他们是对的. When you factor in the 24-hour laundry room, multiple 24-hour computer lab with printers and Google Fiber Wi-Fi, 还有更多, 住在校园里是很难打败的.
Austin Popa ’19 graduated with a 市场营销 degree from St. 爱德华的. His favorite memory about living on campus is meeting new people in the university community.