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【单选题】Thinking of Living Off-Campus LookBefore You LeaseGetting an off-campus apartment (if your college allows it) is an appealing option for many college students. However, living outside of the university system has its advantages and disadvantages, freedoms and responsibilities. It’’s important to get all the facts before you sign that first lease (租约).Living Off-Campus: PROS andCONSThe first thing to do before deciding to live off-campus is to consider how you live and study.Apartment or house living will involve some trade-offs. For example, the money you save by sharing an apartment might be balanced out by the extra money you spend commuting to campus. Here are some things to consider:PROS--Living off-campus can be cheaper than university housing.--You’’ll probably have more independence, freedom, privacy, and space.--Private apartments are usually quieter and have fewer distractions, and therefore, are better for studying.--Having a rental history will make it easier to get a place after you graduate. Plus, you’’ll have "real world" experience.--You can make your own meals.--No more shared bathrooms (or at least not shared by as many).CONS--Living off-campus can actually be more expensive. You’’ve got security deposit (押金), first and last month’’s rent, utilities, furniture, furnishings, appliances, cleaning supplies, groceries, transportation, etC、--You’’re on your own for Internet and cable TV connections.--You’’ll have chores (家务事): renters usually spend more time grocery-shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, and commuting than dorm dwellers.--You may be more isolated from campus and other students.--You’’ll probably have more responsibilities and liabilities (债务，负担).--For year-long leases, you may need to find someone to sublet (转租) your place during the summer.Think about what’’s important to you and put together your own pros and cons list. You might also want to do a side-by-side comparison of all of the expenses involved with living on-vs. off-campus.Hunting for HousingFinding housing that matches your needs will require much patience and persistence. The good news is that you have plenty of resources at your fingertips to help you search:Where to Find ListingsYourCollege’’s Off-Campus Housing OfficeGo to your college’’s off-campus housing office where you can get housing, landlord, management company, and roommate listings. Note: most off-campus housing offices do not inspect the housing options they list — that is the responsibility of the potential tenants (房客). The office could also give you advice about topics such as: the best time to conduct your search, what to do if you encounter discrimination in your housing search, and how to resolve differences with your landlord or fellow tenants.RealEstateAgentsIf you don’’t have the time to seek out and deal with landlords directly, a real estate agent can be a real convenience.Be aware that the fees can be considerable (a month’’s rent or more). Your college’’s off-campus housing office may have arrangements with local real estate agents for reduced fees for students.Search the WebUse a search engine to find online real estate listings in the vicinity (附近) of your college. Here are some national listings you can use to help get a feel for the process:ApartmentGuide.comApartments.comHomestore.comYahoo! RealEstateNeighborhood ListingsStudents or landlords will often put out signs in the neighborhoods surrounding campus.Also check local newspapers, bulletin boards, and apartment guides.Search Tips Expect plenty of competition for choice apartments before the semester begins. The better prepared you are, the better your chances of landing the apartment you want.--Start your search as early as possible — up to four weeks before the start of the semester. While you’’re looking, consider staying with friends or family, or in a hotel or short-term residence.--Be prepared to put a
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