Benefits
Living on-campus could help facilitate students’ transition into college. With residence halls accommodating hundreds of students, young individuals should not have trouble meeting new people. There are a variety of social activities conducted by universities that allow residents to participate and interact with others. Part of an institution’s goal is to provide students with a place where they can live comfortably, thus enhancing their overall college experience. Residential students are also closer to the union, restaurants and the recreation center. The opportunity to be socially engaged is always there.
Students might also find it useful to reside on campus because of the proximity and immediate access to necessary resources such as computers, printers, and books in the library, or tools from the laboratories. It would be easy to arrange a study group with classmates and, moreover, meet with professors.
Safety is a priority for colleges and universities around the nation. Student ID’s are usually necessary to enter residence halls and guests are to check in at the front desk or with residence life staff upon arrival. Security guards/officers and campus police patrol campuses and are easy to contact. Signs are on each floor typically with numbers to Security, University Police or Residence Life Staff on-call phones. It is important for students to feel safe and comfortable in the environment they are in in order to academically perform to their full potential.
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