Jul 17, 2013 at 09:58 am

I have a place to live!

Update posted by Alicia Clausel

I have secured housing.  I wanted to live close to campus.  My mom and I were looking at possible apartments for me to rent.  But, we decided it'd probably be best to just stay on campus for the first year.  That will keep me near school and give me a chance to get familiar with the area and find a nice (and affordable) place to live next year.  I'm my room will be at Seaver, the one residence hall on the Health Sciences Campus.  It's a simple 10x10 kind of room I'm renting as a single.

It comes equipped with a small frig, microwave and in-room bathroom.  There's a common kitchen on each floor in case I want to cook a meal. As my mom pointed out, me and the stove are not best of buddies anyway, so this should work out just fine.  We have to send the $800 security deposit by Thursday to secure my room.  Happy and relieved to have it squared away.

Now the final logistical piece is securing my parking.  There are three lots for me to choose from near Seaver.  The closet is about two blocks away, the furthest is 4-5 blocks away.  I need to pay $280 for the parking for the semester to get a parking assignment.  This week I have to take care of the housing bill.  My plan is to pay for the parking spot next week.  Spots are limited so hoping they don't sell out the close lots before I can pay.  My mom and I had the same thought, that I can ride my bike to and from the parking lot if I end up with a spot in the far lot.  My own version of planes, trains and automobiles!

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