"The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. " -Confucius
Jason and I have begun the hunt for a place to call home. We spent a few hours looking for apartments yesterday, trying to get a feel for pricing, location, size, parking, and what utilities are included. We found a few really good possibilities - assuming there are openings come March or April.
We are primarily looking in the area surrounding campus. This will put us close to school and church - and hopefully a new job for me and various internships. It will add only 10 minutes to Jason's commute to and from work and cut mine by, well, it should cut my commute down all together. Ideally, I'll be able to walk just about anywhere I need to go on a regular basis. Hmm...that might open up an hour or two in my schedule! It will certainly be nice to be so close to school. Study groups will be significantly easier. As will be crazy class schedules.
We are also finding most places to be cheaper out there with decent interiors as many have undergone some degree of remodeling, including newer carpet/paint, appliances, doors, etc. Cheaper rent & less gas overall? Sounds like a good plan to me!
But it gets better...Our favorite place so far is married student housing: Two bed, one bath, kitchen with appliances, dining area, living room with a fireplace, laundry facilities, utilities, internet, and cable all inclusive for $615 a month. Not bad at all! Not to mention we already know we would have some awesome neighbors! (Von & Maggie and Josh & Callie)
There is usually a waiting list, but there are a couple openings now. We have our application all filled out and ready to submit to get on the list for Spring!
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