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You may really appreciate the independence of living off campus. In some instances, you can actually save money living off-campus by sharing costs with a roommate.

When choosing an apartment or house you need to be very careful. Make sure you arrive well before classes start so you won't feel rushed into making a decision. There are a lot of considerations to think about, cost, proximity to campus, and safety. Safety is a big issue. Is the property well lighted? Are there adequate locks on the windows and doors? I'm not trying to make you paranoid but there isn't a campus security system on your apartment building.

Your international student office may have information about temporary housing that you can stay in while you look for your new home. They may even be able to help you in locating off-campus housing. Some colleges and universities maintain a list of nearby apartments that are available. And sometimes even can provide you with the names of others who are seeking roommates.

Most off-campus facilities will come unfurnished when you rent them. They will usually have appliances like a stove and refrigerator but you'll have to ask your future landlord for specific details.