The Hidden Costs of Staying Off-Campus
Disclaimer: Although I am a huge proponent of staying off-campus to save money, there are some costs that most don’t consider before deciding where to stay.
Utilities
In dorms, utilities are taken care of for you. You pay one flat rate at the beginning of the semester that covers the whole semester. In apartments, you must set up your own utilities like electricity, internet, and cable (which you don’t need). If you have roommates, you will have to figure out how to split the utilities