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Where UT Students Live in West Campus Part 2
March 3, 2014
Updated: April 10, 2016
Looking for a new place? Need to sublease in Austin? Want to take over a sublease near University of Texas? You came to the right place. Student living in Austin is always exciting, but you want to make sure you are choosing the right place. According to students, these are some of the best off-campus student college apartments near Austin and UT campus.
Pointe on Rio -- This off campus Austin apartment complex also comes with one to five bedroom floor plans. Austin student living is at its prime here. Wi...
Chipotle's Secret Menu Keeps Students Hungry
February 28, 2014
Personally, when I eat Chipotle I feel better about myself than eating at the normal Mexican restaurant. If you have not seen the company's documentary, go check it out on Netflix. All the food is organic and locally grown, and there are no synthetic hormones in the meat served. It is hard to beat an eight dollar meal of this content. For the price of a McDonalds meal vs Chipotle, Chipotle wins by a long shot. Along with its exceptional quality food, Chipotle has a few secret menu and calorie friendly items that you may not know about.
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Where UT Students Live in West Campus Austin Part 1
February 26, 2014
Updated: April 10, 2016
It's that time again! With the beginning of spring comes the beginning of college apartment hunting. Are you overwhelmed with all of the places to live? Good thing we are here to help. According to current students at The University of Texas, St. Edwards and Austin Community College, these student apartments in west campus Austin, TX will keep your living situation up to par.
Regents West at 26th -- Looking for affordable luxury? Check out Regents West at 26th, now offering one-bedroom apartments through f...
Post-Grad College Thoughts
February 9, 2014
This weekend I began to wonder how to deal with upcoming changes after college. Coming to a close in college is not only stressful but scary. Trying to find a job, wondering if you should move back in with your parents and how you will have income for your own are just a few things that pop into mind. So, in order to be successful in the job market, here are a few things I found through my research that can help other students feeling the same anxieties as I am.
1. Realize that finding a job is more difficult than you thought it would be. Fr...
New Year, Crowded Gym
January 16, 2014
As the spring months begin approaching and people’s new year resolutions are still high, the gym seems to be getting more crowded. Personally, I have already heard many students on campus complaining about the over packed student recreation center. In order to continue your normal gym routine as you have before everyone wanting a spring break body came about, keep these things in mind.
Go to the gym early in the morning or late at night. Most people who are just starting workout routines do not go at these times. This will enable anyone to...
Returning to School for Spring Semester
January 5, 2014
Returning to college after a long winter break can be tough. Most students have to get back into the swing of things such as: waking up at a decant hour, being able to sit through class again and not staying up until two in the morning every night. As the winter break comes to a close, here are a few tips on how to easily get back into your schedule.
Firstly, as most students know, wait to buy your books until after your first class. Sometimes the professors do not make you buy all that are listed on the syllabus. This will save you some ext...
December Graduates
December 11, 2013
December graduates, it is almost over! Mixed emotions are possibly coming about: happiness, sadness and maybe a little scared to dive into “the real world.” Graduating in December has its perks, though. Companies enjoy being able to hire start of the year, and you still get a Christmas break. What is better than that?
Some of you may be happy to graduate, and some may be holding on to the next few weeks left in college. Get your last few favorite bar visits in and enjoy yourself. After your last final, you deserve a shot, or four. After ...
The New Way College Students Are Getting To Class
December 5, 2013
As colder weather starts to come through, many college students aren't feeling so cheerful about walking to class every day. This is just one of the reasons the popularity of mopeds on campus is increasing rapidly. Being able to reach close to highway speeds, these scooters are not your average Razor you got for Christmas in middle school.
Scooters also allow 1/6 of the space of a vehicle, whether you are paying to park on campus, or trying to skip out on getting the anticipated parking ticket of the day. Being able to park right in fron...
Studying For Finals
December 3, 2013
The most dreaded week of a college student’s semester is approaching, finals week. With a fridge stocked of Red Bull and adderall on deck, you should be prepared, right? Wrong. While these two heavenly college study aids are anyone’s go to for studying, there are a few extra ways to make sure you ace that final. Being a college student myself, I know most of the time the studying is most likely crammed in. So, here are a few tips to help actually retain the information.
According to the Huffington Post, studying in chunks helps students ...
The (Not So) Little Things
October 14, 2013
I’m not really one for mincing words, so I’ll just say it. There are tons of elements in college that can stress you out. There are certain times — midterms, for instance — that all of it can seem downright overwhelming. But never fear! Here’s an overview of the big stressors in college and tips for how you can combat them:
The Roommate Situation: Living with someone else is always a challenge, whether that person is your significant other, your best friend or a complete stranger. You might be a neat freak and the other person ...
3 Ways to Deal with a Difficult Roommate
September 29, 2013
If your best friend came to you with a trash session about how terrible his or her college roommate was, you may sympathize, you may doll out some tough love, or you may try to diffuse the sitch with some suggestions of pranks as a form of light retribution. But, whatever your attitude, you would probably deliver some pretty good advice about dealing with the problem. Your go-to solution might even be: “just talk to the person.”
Yet, as simple as this sounds, the majority of people would shy away from taking their own advice. We don’t ...
Get To Know Your Professor - The Best Way to Start & Pass a College Class
August 27, 2013
Most college students walk into class, grab the syllabus, and quickly head for an exit the moment the professor stops talking. This is a freshman mistake that could potentially cause you a passing grade towards the end of the semester.
What all college students should do is approach each of their professors, introduce themselves and make some quick small talk. This will help set yourself apart from the countless other student faces they''ll see everyday. I know this sounds a little like ass-kissing, but when it comes down to whether you'll m...
After College: Is It Who You Know or What You Know?
August 13, 2013
This is a burning question that most college students often wonder about. Is it your connections that will get you far in life after classes and homework? Or is the skills you learned through the classroom experiences? We've come to the conclusion that it’s a little bit of both and here’s why:
Connections Do Matter - We know it sounds lame, but it does pay to know people in high places. Whether it be relatives, family friends, or even fellow classmates. Knowing as many people as possible is never a bad thing when preparing for life a...
Cooking Tips When Living in College Apartments
July 31, 2013
As college students get excited about being in a new world of freedom, they often find themselves eating unhealthy foods and feeling lost in the kitchen. There’s a lot of things that students learn throughout college other than studying and partying. Cooking is one of those skills that every college student must learn as they adjust to the real world. We’re going to lay out a few key foods and pieces of advice that every college student should know when learning to handle a kitchen.
One of the most important things to do when you move in...
5 College Moving Tips
July 19, 2013
It's that time of year again, when thousands of college students across the country have to pack up their current apartments and move into their new places! Moving can be a pain and not to mention difficult in college towns because students are all moving at the same time. We here at College Student Apartments have moved quite a bit, and thought we would share some advice so you'll be better prepared this time around. When it comes to moving college style, here are some tips to make it as painless as possible:
Make Moving Arrangements...
How to Stay On Top of Homework While Living Off Campus
July 11, 2013
Off campus living is great, but when you live off-campus there are definitely some life-style adjustments that need to be made; especially when it comes to studying. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when living in student apartments is obsessing over the newfound freedom from your parents, or RA’s, and end up forgetting your responsibilities as a student. Now as a young adult, you’ll have even more responsibility and one of those in college is homework.
Here are five great ways to stay on top of it and secure your A...
How to Write A College Essay Like A Pro
July 1, 2013
We've all had to write a paper for class and it's no secret that most students want to try and hit the minimum page length as fast as possible. So we here at College Student Apartments wanted to share quick tips that have done wonders for us. What we do is just change all the periods in the document to 1 size larger than the text. This can add up to a few extra pages in seconds depending on how long the original paper is. Now to do this in the newer versions of Microsoft Word follow these easy steps:
Make sure you're on the home tab and s...
Do’s and Don’ts When Living Off Campus in College
June 27, 2013
Living in dorms on campus is convenient, but many students would prefer living off campus in college. Living off campus has numerous benefits and can also be a rewarding experience. Following these simple do’s and don’ts of living off campus in college apartments will help you get the most out of your college experience.
Do: Take Advantage of Having a Kitchen
One of the best things about living off campus is having your own space to make your own food. If you lived in the dorms, you probably had some form of a meal plan. If you don...
How College Student Apartments Got Its Start
June 17, 2013
Like most good ideas, College Student Apartments is rooted in personal experience. Not too long ago, we were college students just like you! We wanted to sublease our college apartment out for the summer, but we also wanted to search for off-campus housing near our university for the upcoming school year. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a website that could do both.
From this frustration, we originated an idea (the Aha Moment if you will): why not create a website that would make it easy for college students to find apartments near their c...
3 Tips on Roommate Consideration for College Subleases
June 9, 2013
As a college student, you’re probably no stranger to moving around. Planning your living situation can be tricky, especially if you are looking for temporary housing. Subleasing a college apartment is a great option for temporary student housing off-campus.
Though it may not be hard to find a college apartment for sublease, finding a compatible roommate can be quite the challenge. Finding a good roommate should be considered a major factor in subleasing an off-campus college apartment. Here are 3 tips on roommate consideration for college ...