Spring Break
Convenience one of the reasons why students live on campus
Kevin Rand
Issue date: 4/12/07 Section: News
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"It's too expensive for me right now."
Or, "It's super convenient."
Or, "The bathrooms are just gross."
These are a few of the differing opinions expressed by some of the 50 on-campus residents who, in a survey, were asked if they will be returning to live at San Jose State University next school year.
Of the 50 polled students, 32 said they will return while the other 18 said they will live off-campus.
"I'm staying for safety reasons," said Jacilyn Williams, a junior majoring in animation illustration, "plus my classes are close."
The most attractive features of on-campus housing for some of those returning are convenience and a sense of community.
Others who aren't returning, like Kristen Cardner, a freshman majoring in theater arts, chose not to live on campus again for financial reasons.
"I'm on financial aid, and I don't like having to pull out more loans to live on campus," she said.
Krista Slowikowski, a freshman majoring in hospitality management, said, "I live in the bricks, and they're not worth what you pay."
She said for the more than $800 dollars per month cost, the amenities such as the shared bathrooms and small living quarters aren't worth her money.
On-campus student housing fees range from $653 to $1,445 per month, according to the SJSU housing Web site for fall 2008.
Student choices include the suites offered at Campus Village, the on-campus apartments and the dorms located in the Classics.
Although cost of living can often be the deciding factor for some students who are weighing whether or not to live at SJSU, the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom residence in the city of San Jose is $1,116, according to the city's official Web site.
Ashly Vineyard, a freshman majoring in art, said that price is not really an issue because she has been saving money in a college fund since she was a child.
"Also, my friends are here. My boyfriend's here," Vineyard said. "It's nice and convenient, and it's just a beautiful campus."
Or, "It's super convenient."
Or, "The bathrooms are just gross."
These are a few of the differing opinions expressed by some of the 50 on-campus residents who, in a survey, were asked if they will be returning to live at San Jose State University next school year.
Of the 50 polled students, 32 said they will return while the other 18 said they will live off-campus.
"I'm staying for safety reasons," said Jacilyn Williams, a junior majoring in animation illustration, "plus my classes are close."
The most attractive features of on-campus housing for some of those returning are convenience and a sense of community.
Others who aren't returning, like Kristen Cardner, a freshman majoring in theater arts, chose not to live on campus again for financial reasons.
"I'm on financial aid, and I don't like having to pull out more loans to live on campus," she said.
Krista Slowikowski, a freshman majoring in hospitality management, said, "I live in the bricks, and they're not worth what you pay."
She said for the more than $800 dollars per month cost, the amenities such as the shared bathrooms and small living quarters aren't worth her money.
On-campus student housing fees range from $653 to $1,445 per month, according to the SJSU housing Web site for fall 2008.
Student choices include the suites offered at Campus Village, the on-campus apartments and the dorms located in the Classics.
Although cost of living can often be the deciding factor for some students who are weighing whether or not to live at SJSU, the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom residence in the city of San Jose is $1,116, according to the city's official Web site.
Ashly Vineyard, a freshman majoring in art, said that price is not really an issue because she has been saving money in a college fund since she was a child.
"Also, my friends are here. My boyfriend's here," Vineyard said. "It's nice and convenient, and it's just a beautiful campus."
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