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Quote by: Dr.Vendetta  Well, none of these descriptions sound very positive. I am definitely going to college. I'm guessing that it isn't like this for all colleges. Is it cheaper to live off of campus if I am not obligated to live in a dorm? And can anyone tell me if it is worth it to live on campus and have a job working for the college/university? |
Many 4-year universities require that you live on campus for the first year or two. You may be able to get an exception to this of course.
If you go to a 2-year college and then transfer to a 4-year university then you have more living options open to you. Also, if you weren't so hot in high school but plan to buckle down in college then you can get a "community college transfer" scholarship to the university.
The cost of living on campus will always be drastically less than the cost of living on your own but if you pack enough renters into an off campus house then it can even out a bit.
Working for the university often has perks that make it worthwhile but working off campus will most likely net you more money. Working off campus would probably mean you would need a car unless the school is in a more urban area and has good public transportation.
I had great experiences with all my schooling. Things are often expensive but you know that going into it and if you plan appropriately it is no big deal. Colleges are like any big institution and they have things that are annoying and that don't make any sense but don't let it get to you. That's just a part of everyday living for all of us.