Most people opt for private student housing or university residence halls when deciding where they will live as students. Here are a few crucial distinctions between the two options to watch out for.
Location
The majority of university halls are located on campus or adjacent to the main campus buildings. This will put you right in the middle of things from the start.
Although they can be a little further afield, private halls are typically found in the centre of the town or city where you are studying. That could work in your favour or against you; some people prefer private halls due to their location, while others enjoy the feeling of living outside the university's "bubble."
Whatever you choose, it's important to visit the neighbourhood beforehand to assess how easy it would be to get to lectures and how easy it will be to get to your Student Accommodation Mount Pleasant after a night out.
Cost
Private dorms, which are commercially operated and frequently contain modern amenities and luxuries like ensuite baths, are typically more expensive than older, more modest university dorms.
Knowing what you are paying for and how long you will have the space is vital.
Private halls frequently don't have a break clause if you want to leave, thus you can end up reserved in the room for a longer period of time.
Facilities
The amenities available may determine whether someone chooses university housing or private housing. Although there are differences between each resident hall, all of them include a bed, a bathroom and a kitchen as well as utilities (gas, electric, etc.) and internet access as part of the cost. Expect WiFi, a laundry, security, housekeepers, and insurance in addition, but make careful to confirm.
There are private and university-run halls that offer meals if you're willing to pay more.
Luxuries like satellite TV, gyms, and pool tables are more likely to be found in private halls. Find out if you require a TV licence and whether you are permitted to have a TV in your room wherever you end up.
Social life
The social aspect of university housing is the main draw, despite the fact that private halls may be more modern and frequently offer greater amenities.
University residence halls typically house freshmen, while private residence halls house undergraduates, postdocs, and international students who may be enrolled at several different universities. Private halls have a social component, but they are not intended to be enjoyable during freshers week like a university hall will be.
Top Student Accommodation
The Reserve at Mt. Pleasant, a premier student residence servicing Central Michigan University, is located only a short distance from the university.
Enjoy a roomy Mount Pleasant flat in a community that provides a full lifestyle, featuring a resort-style pool, basketball and volleyball courts, a clubhouse with a fitness centre and lounge – all close to a school, a store and entertainment.
This property offers a wide range of amenities to complete a well-rounded lifestyle and is built around the way you want to live. The features include
Fully furnished
In-unit laundry
24-hour fitness center and virtual fitness program
Pet-friendly with dog park
Free on-site parking
Shuttle bus service to campus
On-site management and much more.