I think the idea of apartments on campus especially for students is wonderful. I am a freshman who is considering moving off campus, but the cost plus being far from other students and campus have stopped me, at least for next year. I like some of the benefits of on-campus housing -- having programs set up by resident assistants or others especially for those in my building, finding out about events easily because of posters and e-mails and getting to know a lot of people. However, I don't like the noise, the crowding, sharing a kitchen with so many other people, and having to leave during breaks. Being in an apartment would alleviate some of these problems, and I believe campus apartments would be more affordable than many off-campus ones, especially if two students occupy each room. I hope that I'll get to take advantage of this service before I graduate. The only problem I see with this is the distance -- putting some juniors and seniors behind Hinton James would make them farther from classes than most freshmen; however, most off-campus apartments would do the same -- and these apartments would at least be close to some parts of campus. I think a better place might be slightly north of campus or east or west of academic buildings, but campus apartments are a good idea overall, no matter where they are.
Denny Wilkerson
Freshman
Education
