College

Off-Campus Living

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Tips for "Friendsgiving" In Your College Apartment

Most students go home for Thanksgiving break, but if you're planning on staying in your college apartment during the holidays, or you simply want to get…

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Apartment Living

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Things to Do Before You Leave Your Apartment for Winter Break

Winter break is fast approaching and that means a solid three to four weeks off for a lot of college students, which is amazing. It’s a well-deserved…

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Apartment Living

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Why & How You Should Create a Renter’s Résumé

As a college student, you’ve undoubtedly had to create a résumé. If not, you certainly will need to soon! Now, the résumés you’re thinking of contain…

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Off-Campus Living

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College Apartment Life vs Dorm Life

College living situations can be pretty tricky at times. To rent or not to rent? Clearly, both dorms and off-campus apartments each have their advantages and disadvantages,…

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Off-Campus Living

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The 10 Best College Football Towns

When fall arrives, so does the start of football season, which excites many people much more than the promise of colorful foliage, pumpkin lattes and cozy…

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Apartment Living

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How to Make Your Summer Job Work For You

The summer is over and, if you're a college student, you are back on campus. The end of summer break also means the end of summer jobs…

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Apartment Tips

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6 Tips for Keeping Your Dorm Room Organized

There are many benefits to keeping your living space clean and organized. Being clutter-free means that there are fewer distractions and you can easily find your…

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Off-Campus Living

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How to Stock Your Mini Fridge for College

A mini refrigerator is an important asset for every college student and more or less a necessity. A compact refrigerator in your dorm room will make…

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Apartment Living

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Living Back Home During the Summer – How to Survive

So now you are living back at home with your parents during the summer. How has that been going for you? Uh huh...that’s what we thought.…

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Apartment Living

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A Good (Summer) Job Is Hard to Find

A great summer job is hard to find. Ideally, you would make enough money to fund your summer adventures and leave some for the remainder of…

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Off-Campus Living

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July 4th Celebrations: College Editions

ForRentUniversity.com® certainly hopes summer has been treating you well. Whether taking it easy or hitting up the summer classes to get ahead, everyone should stop and…

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Apartment Living

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How to Go About Asking Parents for Money

Odds are, if you are currently in college, you may not be the richest person in the world. College and being broke go hand in hand.…

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Off-Campus Living

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Healthy Salads on a College Budget

Just because you have a small, college-sized budget does not mean you can’t enjoy a healthy salad as a side dish or main course. Use our…

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Apartment Living

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Surviving Senioritis

It’s the final weeks of your very last spring semester of college and graduation is right around the corner. You’ve made it! You’ve dedicated yourself and worked…

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Off-Campus Living

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College Countdown – Finals Survival Kit

Do you have a college-aged student who is struggling through finals? Check out the ideas below to send an amazing finals survival kit he or she…

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Off-Campus Living

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8 Best Jobs for College Students

College is one of the best times of your life. You are learning, meeting new people, experiencing new things...but, at some point during those four years,…

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Apartment Living

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ForRentUniversity.com – Care Packages

College is more than likely the first time your child really is out there on their own. It takes awhile to get your bearings, which is…

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Apartment Living

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ForRentUniversity.com – Planning for an Epic 2015

The New Year is here and 2014 is just a faint memory. Did you get everything accomplished that you set out to do? We at ForRentUniversity.com…

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Food and Entertaining

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Family Dinner…Roommate Style!

Planning dinner can be tricky. It can be especially tricky as a college student. Too much homework, too many social activities, not enough funds...and the list…

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Off-Campus Living

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5 College Student Apartment Tips and Hacks

Moving into an apartment for the first time? Or are you a parent who is moving a child and going broke? Here are five college student…

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Apartment Living

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Beat The Freshman 15 with These Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

If you are heading to college, you've probably heard of the Freshman 15 - a term commonly used to describe the weight gain that many young…

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Apartment Living

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5 Healthy Dorm Room Recipes

Looking back on my college days, I have so many fond memories! The late nights studying, laughter filling the halls and the friendships made. Dorm living…

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Apartment Living

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'Hut Hut Like' – ForRentUniversity.com Sweepstakes

Football is back, and more importantly, so is tailgating! ForRentUniversity.com™ is excited to announce the Facebook® 'Hut Hut Like' Sweepstakes, from September 15-29. One lucky winner will…

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Apartment Living

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Dorm Room Decor to Die For

Going to college and moving into a dorm is one of the best experiences of a young adult's life. However, many dorm rooms and suites are…

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Apartment Living

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Tips to Get You Ready for Tailgate Season!

Are you ready for some football? If you're like most Americans, chances are good you are probably marking off the days on your calendar until the…

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Apartment Living

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5 Clever Tips for Maximizing Your Storage Space

It doesn't matter whether your home is rented or owned, large or small, storage always seems to be a problem. If we have more space, we…

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Apartment Living

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Student Housing Near The University of Cincinnati

I am looking for a safe place for a University of Cincinnati student. Where should I look? ForRentUniversity.com is a great resource for college students and…

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Off-Campus Living

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Top 5 Cities for College Grads

You've recently graduated from college. Now it's time to start a new phase in your life - swapping a lifestyle filled with exams and eating ramen…

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Food and Entertaining

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Tips to Get You Ready for Tailgate Season!

Are you ready for some football? If you're like most Americans, chances are good you are probably marking off the days on your calendar until the…

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Apartment Living

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7 Things to Budget for an Off-Campus Apartment

If you're over dorms or just ready to move into an off-campus apartment, you'll first need to know how much to save and budget for in…

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Apartment Living

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Living Off Campus? Understand the Value of Renters Insurance

  Living off campus exposes students and their possessions to different types of risks than what's common in campus housing – damage from storms, theft, and…

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Apartment Living

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Moving On or Off Campus? 8 Safety Tips You Should Know

  If you're in college, packing up and moving to a new dorm or apartment is not an unfamiliar task. But with final exams and papers…

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Apartment Living

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Find Out Which UC-Davis Off-Campus Housing Neighborhood is Right For You

off-campus apartments near UC-Davis that may be a good fit for you (and possibly your roommates, if you have them):   First in line is Silverstone.…

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Apartment Living

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Moving Off-Campus at Temple University

You are no longer a freshman. Long gone are the days of being the newbie at Temple University. Sure, Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall are new…

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Apartment Living

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5 Steps to Find an Apartment near the UNC Charlotte

Whether you are planning to take summer classes at UNCC™ or just ready to move off-campus and live on your own, consider browsing some of these apartments…

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Apartment Living

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Safety Apps for College Students

Have you ever been at the library on campus late at night cramming for an exam? Have you ever decided to go running by yourself when…

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Apartment Living

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Gadgets Every College Student Must Have

It seems like today, there is a gadget to help us with everything.  While you are reading this blog post, tech experts are creating 360-degree panoramic…

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Apartment Living

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ForRentUniversity.com’s Best Small Space Instagram Contest

Going off to college allows you the opportunity to really discover who you are. As you begin making preparations for your new space, such as what…

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Apartment Living

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Winner of the Most Stylish Room Contest – ForRentUniversity.com Best Room Contest

A huge thank you to all who participated in the ForRentUniversity.com Most Stylish Room Instagram Contest! With so many stylish entries, it was difficult to choose…

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Apartment Living

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Winner of the Best Tech Room Contest – ForRentUniversity.com Best Room Contest

ForRentUniversity.com would like to thank everyone who participated in the Best Tech Room Instagram Contest. It was a difficult decision to make but had to be…

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