Finding a place to live can be one of the most stressful and anxiety-inducing moments in a student’s life. You see, if you’re like many students, you know someone who lives on campus, and you feel like they might be able to offer some insight into your potential new living situation. Here are the things you need to know about CMU off-campus housing before making an offer:
1. A Student’s Right to Affordable Housing
Even if you’re one of the “rich kids” on campus, you won’t be able to afford a place to live on your own. Not only that, but the amount of money you’d need to make to afford a place to live on your own is often higher than the amount of money you’ll make studying with other students. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure you have a place to live that’s affordable to you as a student.
2. Where to Live on Campus
Depending on how popular your school is, you may be limited in your choice of where to live on campus. If you’re a student at a research university, you may not be able to choose where to live on campus at all. In all these cases, you’re probably better off looking for an off-campus housing option.
3. How Much Is a Student Expected to Rent?
Unlike in the United States, where the idea of minimum wage has become a thing, in the United Kingdom, it’s actually prohibited to charge a “student rate.” What that means is that if you have to pay for a place to live as a student, then you have to pay a minimum of the rent amount, no matter who you’re living with.
Now that you’ve got an idea of what to look out for when choosing an apartment, it’s time to find that perfect place to call home. One way is to consider Copper Beech at Mount Pleasant. They offer quality CMU off-campus housing, which is renovated and affordable to rent.
Contact Copper Beech Mount Pleasant at copperbeech-mtpleasant.com to learn more about these quality apartments.
