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A recent survey of 10,000 students concluded that access to broadband is one of the leading factors students consider one rental over another. Most students experience slower internet connections in their apartments than on campus. For many a sub-standard broadband would be reason to seek a new accommodation. Fast broadband access is no longer a [...]

While time spent at college is a fond memory and a happy experience for most, life in school is not without its problems and issues. Every one’s experience is different, yet with these tips to common problems, college students can get a jump on how to deal with issues as they arise. Check out the [...]

PlaceFinder.com will be at the ODU Summer Jobs Fest scheduled for April 14, 2011 (10:30am -2:00pm). Visit our table for more information about PlaceFinder.com off campus housing and roommate search service and internship opportunities available. For more information visit: www.odu.com or the Old Dominion University Career Management Center

RUPA (Rutgers University Programming Association) defends its recent decision to pay a whopping $32,000 to have Nicole Polizzi “Snooki” appear on campus to perform her comedy bit. RUPA indicated that they had over 2000 requests for her appearance and iterated that they host a variety of cultural and social events based on student requests.

When deciding to venture out and search for off campus housing, you want to make the most out of your new off campus college house. Choose your roommates very carefully and here are few pointers to consider when deciding who to live with: 1. Choose like-minded individuals who share the same major. If experience has [...]

OK, so you found a few place on … PlaceFinder.com ? or somewhere almost as cool. You called the landlord or rental management company and made an appointment to see the place. Get your gear (and your friend – see previous article) ready and let’s go! Wait, where is the list of questions you were [...]

Going to live off campus? Here are a few things you may need. No, it’s not just “whatever I have in my room at home or in the dormitory”. There are a few more things you may need. This does not cover everything, but it is a start. You may not need everything on this [...]

Get ready, stake your claim to independence – or a little less dramatic, lets just find a cool place to live. Here are a few tips to turn that off campus apartment into “My Place”. Universities, students and landlords are getting ready for the next renal season for the summer and fall semesters. In order [...]

Many colleges and universities require their first and sometimes second year students to stay in college campus housing or dormitories. Once students hit their sophomore and especially senior year they are often ready to move off campus. As with anything there are advantages to staying on campus as well as moving into your own place [...]

Today we added a list of new student resources including: Budget Worksheet Costs Moving In and Movind Out Renting – Your Rights The Rental Process Things to Consider Before Signing a Lease These resources come courtesy of the University of Iowa. Thank you very much for providing us with this valuable information