There are countless benefits to off campus living. For many seniors, off campus living provides the much-needed transition into adulthood. From choosing their preferred roommates to life outside of campus, University of Tennessee at Knoxville seniors can often be found embracing the benefits of off campus living solutions.
Enjoy A Smoother Transition To Life Post College
One of the often unspoken benefits of living off campus, is that it provides a smoother transition to life post college. After four rigorous years of academia, transitioning into the role of a “young professional,” can be a jarring experience. Fortunately for University of Tennessee at Knoxville students, off campus living provides the following five opportunities to experience the young professional lifestyle, while finishing their senior year.
1. Freedom From RAs, SAs, and Dorm Life — Life post college isn’t filled with RAs and SAs. Instead, it is filled with police officers, landlords, bosses, and other authoritative figures. Living off campus is the perfect opportunity to become acquainted with the authoritative forces that you will encounter for the rest of your adult life.
2. Bonding With Neighbors — Living off campus allows students to make new friends. Bonding with neighbors is a great way to explore the various ways that you will be able to make friends after college. Instead of bonding over the hall activity, you and your neighbors can bond at the rooftop pool.
3. Different Life Experiences — Life is full of unique experiences and college is one of them. Living off campus is another life experience that can only be experienced when you take a leap of faith and decide to leave the comfort of your dorm room. It is a chance to discover the pros and cons of moving, searching for an apartment, and adjusting to a new living space.
4. Added Responsibilities — It is no secret that living off campus comes with a new set of responsibilities. Paying your rent on time, signing up for Internet and TV services, purchasing groceries, and remembering to do laundry are just a few of the responsibilities that students can experience when they migrate away from the dorm room. The sooner that college seniors become comfortable with these added responsibilities, the easier it will be for them to transition to life post college.
5. Increased Independence — One of the top benefits of living off campus is an increased sense of independence. In fact, independence is one of the first things that many seniors experience upon graduation. Getting a taste of more independence during college can not only smooth the transition into adulthood, but it can better prepare you for any of the challenges that you might experience post graduation.
The Standard At Knoxville Is A Premium Off Campus Living Solution
The Standard at Knoxville is proud to be the premium choice for students interested in experiencing the benefits of living off campus. To enjoy the additional freedom, increased independence, and other amazing benefits of living off campus, contact the Standard at Knoxville today! Their leasing staff is standing-by to answer questions, schedule apartment tours, and help you find your next off campus home.