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Off-Campus Housing Vs. On-Campus Housing
Let's face it, living on-campus is great when you’re a freshman. The small rooms, shared living space, and rules and regulations provide a nice transition from home to college life. Living on-campus fosters increased socialization and gives you a chance to really get to know the people you live with. Living with roommates you didn't choose can be a very interesting, but not always pleasant learning experience.
By the time most learners are in their sophomore or junior years however, they are more than ready to enjoy the advantages of off-campus living. Below are some of the advantages of off-campus life in Winona MN:
Safety and Convenience:
Winona has a low crime rate and abundant natural beauty and resources. There is a variety of off-campus housing in all price ranges surrounding the WSU campus. The bulk of the housing stock is within walking distance of the downtown area and within walking distance of beautiful Lake Park.
Affordable:
Many college students and their parents are surprised to learn that it is generally less costly to live off-campus than living on-campus. In the last few years rates for dorms and other on-campus housing in Winona have risen much faster than off-campus housing. Many students, depending upon dietary preferences and schedules, find that it is less expensive to prepare meals in their own apartment rather than to sign up for a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
If you choose to live off-campus and receive financial aid, it can be applied directly toward tuition and fees. Financial aid funds to be used for housing can be directly deposited into your bank account to be used for your off-campus living expenses.
Close Proximity to Campus:
Most of our apartments are all within walking distance (generally zero to four blocks) to the WSU campus. The remaining units are a short drive or bus ride.
Security and Privacy
Even though the Winona campus area benefits from a low crime rate typical of most small upper Midwestern towns, Bluff City Properties makes your safety and security out highest priority. We are available 24 hours for emergencies. Each of our residents is offered lockable bedroom doors individually keyed with a lock that opens your door only.
Room to Roam
Off-campus housing is much more spacious than on-campus housing. Each of our units and houses are licensed and certified rental units and include kitchens, living and dining areas, bathrooms (s) and private bedrooms. Many have yards/gardens and decks.
Parking
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to park your car a few steps from your front door? All our apartments and houses have off street parking. A limited number of garages are also available at many locations.
Choose Your Roommates
Success in college requires concentration and focus. Off-campus living allows you to choose roommates compatible with your lifestyle. With the highest quality rental units available in Winona, Bluff City Properties attracts a higher caliber of students.
Choose Your Amenities
Which amenities are most important to you? As the largest provider of off-campus student housing in Winona, you can choose an apartment or house from Bluff City Properties that meets your priorities: laundry rooms in your unit, private parking lots, central air conditioning, spacious lawn/garden, dishwashers, garbage disposals -- even jacuzzi tubs and decks with river views!
Communication Technology
Winona State University is world renowned for its communications technology. All of our units and the vast majority of bedrooms feature phone and cable connections and high-speed Internet jacks. We are currently in the process of installing wireless Internet hubs in each unit as well.
Freedom and Responsibility
Do you still need residence hall counselors, room checks, and evening check-ins? If so, then you should definitely live in a dorm next year. If not, now may be the time for you to choose freedom and responsibility of off-campus living.
Here Kitty
At Bluff City Properties we realize that responsible renters can also be responsible pet owners. With a refundable deposit you may have a cat in your apartment or house.
Contact Us Today!
These fine apartments and houses usually rent quickly. Most leases begin on the first of June.
Claim your dream place today before it’s gone!
Go to: www.WinonaStudentHousing.com
Call Us at: 507-454-4444
Bluff City Properties,Inc
555 Huff Street
Winona, MN 55987
Across from campus on 11th and Huff streets -
kiddie corner from Sheehan Hall ( the tallest building
on the Winona State University Campus )
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