Home | Community | Message Board
You are not signed in.
Sign In New Account
Forum Index Search Posts Trusted Vendors Highlights Galleries FAQ User List Chat Store Random Growery


This site includes paid links. Please support our sponsors.

Community > The Pub
Threaded Mode Threaded  Previous topic Previous  View all topics Index  Next topic Next 

Welcome to the Shroomery Message Board! You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive members-only content. You'll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more!

Shop: North Spore North Spore Mushroom Grow Kits & Cultivation Supplies   MagicBag.co All-In-One Bags That Don't Suck, Certified Organic All-In-One Grow Bags by Magic Bag   Sporeworks.EU Spores for European Microscopy

Jump to first unread post Pages: 1 | 2 |  [ show all ]
College Living: On or off campus; input?
    #6403003 -

I am trying to make a choice about my living arrangements for next year.
Going away to college as a transfer student (junior) I am not sure as to whether I want to live off campus or on campus. I am looking for first hand experience here.

I am not too big on roommates, and if I lived off campus it would be a one bedroom. I am currently on my own (about to move home due to a breakup) and have about 75% of the items I need to live on my own. So its not as if I would have a tough time rounding up items. But I also know that there is more responsibility (or stress, or time away from studies) involved in living on ones own. Is living on campus any more desirable. I know its a personal opinion, but what is everyones opinion that has done made similar choices in their life. I have only gone to a community college, and I know a larger university is a much different experience.

(NOTE)
I filled out some applications today and I wrote that I planned to stay on campus, but once accepted I can always change my mind; RIGHT?


--------------------

Calico Kahlia come tell me the news
Calamity's waiting for a way to get to her
Rosy red and electric blue
I bought you a paddle for your paper canoe

Say you'll come back when you can
Whenever your airplane happens to land
Maybe I'll be back here too
It all depends on what's with you

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: C20H25N3O]
    #6403146 -

im preety sure that as a transfer student you have to spend your first academic year in University housing?


--------------------
"They call it a trip because it takes you places"
~TC


All i know is something like a bird within her sang/ All i know she sang a little while and then flew on/Tell me all that you know, i'll show you snow and rain.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: deadHead321]
    #6403153 -

deadHead321 said:
im preety sure that as a transfer student you have to spend your first academic year in University housing?


here, only freshman are required to live on campus.

a big question is drug use. if you do anything outside of beer, you're going to want to live off campus for sure.
also if you do live on campus, make sure you get upper-level dorms, so you aren't living next to a bunch of freshman.


--------------------
"Outside of a dog a book is a man's friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read"
-Groucho Marx

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: C20H25N3O]
    #6403215 -

Personally, I like off campus housing.  I really value the freedom of NOT having an RA.  Living on-campus can be nice because you don't have to drive to class.  What is the cost discrepancy?  I know if i lived in a single, it would be more than the dorms, which is quite pricey.

:thumbup:


--------------------
  Moderation is key 

  "There is no god higher than truth." 


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: D4NK]
    #6403362 -

D4NK said:
Personally, I like off campus housing.  I really value the freedom of NOT having an RA.



:thumbup:

Fuck on campus living.  Spend the extra to live on your own.  I like quiet.


--------------------
Every mistake, intentional or otherwise, in the above post, is the fault of the reader.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: C20H25N3O]
    #6403414 -

Off campus for sure. You don't want to be stuck in a dorm, trust me. Although it's a good way to meet people, you're also stuck hanging around with people you may or may not like day in and day out. Plus, if you smoke, cigarettes or herb, then living in the dorm is even more of a pain in the ass.


--------------------
The story goes, or the way that I was told
There was a king that always felt too high and then he fell too low
And so he called all the wise men to the hall
And begged them for a gift to end the rises and the falls
But here’s the thing, they came back with a ring
It was simple and was plainly unbefitting of a king
Engraved in black, it had no front or back
But there were words around the band that said
Just know: This Too Shall Pass


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: NobodyCares]
    #6403429 -

On Campus. Off campus living is much better if you already know people, but on campus, its much easier to get to know people and get involved socially.

I would say, spend at least 1 semester on campus, then get an off campus place with a roomate from school.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: Bacardi420]
    #6403465 -

You don't want to live on campus unless you are absolutely sure of the roomate you are getting. This is the BIGGEST problem with prospective students.

Especially if you're a proudly wierd(different) person like myself, a lot of people aren't going to be cool to live with.

Also, drugs may become an issue. Playing your music. talking late at night.

Fuck it, just live off campus and stalk the dorms on weekends when every1s on their substance of choice.


--------------------
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

~Martin Luther King Jr.~

<passitbobbie> if I just showed you a closeup of my ass
<passitbobbie> youd think it was female

"You owe errrbody up in here an apology fow youwe shit, HO!" - classic

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: Afroshroomerican]
    #6403470 -

on campus for the 1st year, get to know people, get a feel for the school atmosphere. year 2 3 4, off campus for sure. lots more partying and just a more "on your own" type of feeling which is exhilirating.


--------------------
https://kenaisigh.bandcamp.com/ <- Just completed the 2021 RPM challenge for February - An EP in one month (5 songs or 20 minutes). Check it out!

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: Afroshroomerican]
    #6403494 -

Afroshroomerican said:
You don't want to live on campus unless you are absolutely sure of the roomate you are getting. This is the BIGGEST problem with prospective students.

Especially if you're a proudly wierd(different) person like myself, a lot of people aren't going to be cool to live with.

Also, drugs may become an issue. Playing your music. talking late at night.

Fuck it, just live off campus and stalk the dorms on weekends when every1s on their substance of choice.



Definitly live on campus one semester. Just deal with it if you have a bad roommate.


I had the worst roomate possible my first semester, and I still made good friends with 3/4 people and had a lot to do.

Basically, your roommate can suck. but regardless even if they suck, live on campus for 1 semester at least and meet some people.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: C20H25N3O]
    #6403495 -

I'm a sophomore, and I have never lived on campus. There is no way in hell I could get my shit done. And, I'll admit, I wouldn't be able to "party" the way I do if I lived on campus.

I vote off


--------------------
channel your inner Larry David

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: demiu5]
    #6403773 -

i did the best in school was i lived in an apt by myself. Less distractions, can smoke pot whenever i wanted, grew pot. Got all my homework done and studied a lot. Plus parking was a lot easier and was able to save money by cooking my own meals with an actual kitchen vs just having a microwave or hotplate and minifridge in a dorm.

downsides to living by yerself offcampus: costs more for rent + cable + net + utilities, meet less people, have to find parking on campus when going to class, cant take a nap or retrieve shit easy between classes unless you got a lot of time


--------------------
If you're frightened of dying and you're holding on.you'll see devils tearing your life away.
But...if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels
Freeing you from the earth.

Edited by Eightball (12/27/06 11:54 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: C20H25N3O]
    #6403774 -

i've switched back and forth from on to off, off to on, and whenever i move back onto campus i ask myself, why did i move back on campus again? i was paranoid all the time about my expensive bowl and my bongs, and stash of mushrooms and opium, it wasnt worth the worry at all. i'm in the same boat as you right now though, trying to decide if i want to go back on campus for next semester. my theory is that since i dont do many drugs anymore, or trip like weekly anymore, that i wont have anything to worry about besides pot, and that's not such a big deal. i can always leave my expensive pieces at home.

so i dunno, i'd say if you're inclined to have a drug collection, nice smoking utensils, or be growing anything, you'd be much better off living off campus. if not, then live on campus so you can meet more people.


--------------------

Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R. Tolkien

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: demiu5]
    #6403808 -

still so conflicted. I am thinking off campus though. Its not like I won't be involved in campus activities, and I am not worried about meeting people on campus.


--------------------

Calico Kahlia come tell me the news
Calamity's waiting for a way to get to her
Rosy red and electric blue
I bought you a paddle for your paper canoe

Say you'll come back when you can
Whenever your airplane happens to land
Maybe I'll be back here too
It all depends on what's with you

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: C20H25N3O]
    #6403841 -

The nicest thing about on-campus living in access to the on-campus LAN. Fast as hell.... tons of local users sharing everything.... and fucking FAST! :-)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: Gr8fulJ420]
    #6403851 -

Being on campus freshman year was fun as hell.

It is the true college experience...

Yes, getting shit done might be a little more difficult, but if you cant handle the partying/getting your work done freshman year, it is only going to get harder in future years, so you might as well get used to it. You just gotta buckle down when you need to.
I would STRONGLY recommend on campus for your first year!

UW-Madison Bitches, #1 party school my freshmen year!


--------------------
I AM THE LIQUOR!!!

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: C20H25N3O]
    #6403866 -

ive been on and off campus, and to ME the deciding factor was if you will have a job or not.

i have financial aid and loans, so paying a housing bill up front was A LOT better than having monthly bills. Without a cash flow i started to run dry by the end of the semester. Food gets expensive. When you live on campus you get all you can eat meals...good food too imo.

I eat better, can leave for class later, and dont have to worry about money (i can survive off of just a meal plan) when i live on campus.


you just cant smoke in your room.


--------------------

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: Colbadol]
    #6403921 -

I also agree with the points Colbadol made.
Except...

smoking can be acomplished...LOL.. It is a bitch, but with duct tape, and a fan it is all good. Duct tape the door shut so no air can escape, then turn your fan on so air is getting sucked out the window.. lol... Damn straight.

Better Idea, go to www.aromazap.com

You cant get any better then a vaporizer... The one problem is creates is if you leave it run 24/7 like I did, it is a contant excuse to get high.. Cough*beforeclass,afterclass,wake&bake,bedtimetoke*

Yeah, that was my freshman year. Party Hard, Work Hard.

Oh, and never have 5 people tripping on shrooms in your dorm room. It gets WAY to fucked up and then noone can leave because everyone gets to paranoid to open the door. Yeah, its bad.
-Helge

Edited by Helge (12/28/06 03:03 AM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: Helge]
    #6404141 -

I like living on campus because it is MUCH easier to get school work/homework done. I keep my room neat, and it would be a good place to study, but there's just too many distractions. If I wasn't on campus, with a nice study room nearby, I'd never get anything done.

Also, if you're by yourself, herb shouldn't be a problem in the dorms. If you take some simple saftey measures you'll never had a problem. I've been at it for three years with nary a scare.

For me, a towl under the door, a spoof, and an open window with a fan nearby are my roomates and I need.


--------------------
When the going gets wierd, the wierd turn pro.

-H. S. Thompson

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: College Living: On or off campus; input? [Re: hobbitxkillyou]
    #6404411 -

I'd say on campus for the 1st year - it's a good way to get to know / meet people, and its handy being that close to your classes.

I did the on campus 1 year thing, then moved off campus (and well, also transfered schools), but the 1st year living on campus was lots of fun even if I did have a few roomate issues here and there.

Having all of your friends being within a 5 min walking distance from your place is handy.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Jump to top Pages: 1 | 2 |  [ show all ]

Shop: North Spore North Spore Mushroom Grow Kits & Cultivation Supplies   MagicBag.co All-In-One Bags That Don't Suck, Certified Organic All-In-One Grow Bags by Magic Bag   Sporeworks.EU Spores for European Microscopy

Community > The Pub
Threaded Mode Threaded  Previous topic Previous  View all topics Index  Next topic Next 

Similar ThreadsPosterViewsRepliesLast post
* College/University Students
( 1 2 all )		 adamj 4,366 32 09/14/04 11:49 AM
by Chardimus
* College or No?
( 1 2 all )		 Ravus 4,079 21 03/31/04 10:08 PM
by daba
* What do you do for a living?
( 1 2 3 4 all )		 Flux 5,909 71 04/02/04 04:22 PM
by Krishna
* My new roomate is the freshman year NARC!!!!! Just my fucking luck!!
( 1 2 3 4 5 all )		 RedNucleus 11,461 86 05/28/08 01:36 AM
by Gastronomicus
* Anyone really like their college?
( 1 2 all )		 Madtowntripper 3,921 24 09/11/03 06:28 PM
by geokills
* I need some advice about college MOTH 1,883 13 05/31/04 11:10 AM
by Phencyclidine
* Does anyone who posts here live in New Jersey?
( 1 2 all )		 MikeHuntShrooms 2,663 32 03/26/09 10:06 AM
by Platinum
* Chilled out songs (looking for 60s-70s input) boredboy 4,770 11 03/06/03 04:22 PM
by Cracka_X

Extra information
You cannot start new topics / You cannot reply to topics
HTML is disabled / BBCode is enabled
Moderator: Entire Staff
4,353 topic views. 4 members, 270 guests and 120 web crawlers are browsing this forum.
[ Show Images Only | Sort by Score | Print Topic ]
Search this thread:

Copyright 1997-2026 Mind Media. Some rights reserved.

Generated in 0.032 seconds spending 0.009 seconds on 20 queries.