live on campus or off campus

Live on campus or off campus?

Recently, a debet on whether we should live on campus or off campus has aroused public concern. Some people hold the opinion that living off campus gives them more independence, more privacy and a lot more quiet time, while others think that when they live on campus,they can be better-disciplined and taken good care of. As for me, I am the faithful supporter of the later group. I prefer to live on campus for the following reasons

Firstly, living on campus is beneficial for our study. Campus can provide students with a good academic atmosphere. Campus residents are closer to classrooms, the library, and other useful places, so we are convenient to take advantages of all the equipments and resources, such as we are easy to consult professors, to look for books and find information in library ,to discuss problems with roommates. Have to say, College students are not fully-independent and still need supervision. When living off campus,various matters can scatter our energy, we will gradually become hard to keep enthusiasm with study. In a word, when living on campus ,we are more likely to succeed in study and complete our bachelor’s degree in four years.

Secondly, living on campus can make us form a positive self-image and get better communication skills. Campus gives us a free environment to develop, so we can have the opportunity to involve ourselves in campus activities,which is good to develop strong social connections, and being included in a community that supports personal growth in a safe supportive environment. Besides, living on campus, we can develop extracurricular rlationships with faculty members. That is to say, we can acquire the art of inter-personal communication through living with people from different places,which will make us well-prepared for future team work. In my opinion,after graduation,the experience of living on campus is an assert to the girls and boys.

Thirdly, living on campus can provide students with a safe living environment. Considering security guards patrol the campus day and night,so dormitory life is more safer than renting a house outside the school.The shool will pay the responsibilities to

the students who live on the campus,while off campus may lead many problems which may threaten our personal and property safe.

Forthly,living on campus caused a slight burden compared with living off campus. Off-campus housing is more expensive than on-campus housing ,so living off campus, you have to worry about monthly rent payments and utility bills. Without our independent income, most students will certainly increase financial burdens on their parents. Therefore, any students with serious intentions to live off campus should really have serious thoughts about those issues before we actually make choices.

From what we have discussed above, we can generally draw the conclusion that living on campus is more convenient. Not only does on-campus housing provide students a place to study and sleep, it is also a rich and diverse atmosphere where we will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, which is definitely beneficial for our personal improvements.