You know,
finding an internship/job isn't the ONLY stressful thing students need to worry
about post-spring-semester. The reason why employers value students who do
internship experiences over summer is that not only do the students gain
knowledge of the industry at hand, but they also grow as individuals ready for
the real world – which includes paying rent, driving commutes, and generally
fending for themselves away from their parents and home. As a student though,
you’re not alone! The struggle of growing up is a shared pain, so here are a
few tips to make the housing process a little easier!
Do your research – Always start early! Depending on
the time frame of your internship/job, you may have to review some of your
housing options and how flexible they are with lease agreements. You should do
some recon and get a lay of the land around your job’s location. You should
consider commute time, the safety of the neighborhood, and amenities. These
traits help you determine a good middle ground for your job.
Find Roommates! – First and foremost, the easiest way
to cut costs is to find someone to share the cost. A lot of times, students
have the opportunity to travel out of state and it’s a little scary to do it
alone. Most times, though, classmates of yours may be working in the same area
as you so meet new friends! Although you may not be working for the same
company, having some company outside of work is comforting and it lightens the
financial burdens of looking for housing by yourself.
Extended-Stay Hotels – Think housing is too difficult? And
you wish booking a hotel was an option? Well, surprise! Some hotels actually
have the option of extended-stay for weeks, and even months. Hotels are
abundant no matter where you end up, but just be wary that this option may be a
bit pricy!
AirBnB – The up and coming website students
tend to overlook is AirBnB. The idea behind AirBnB is for people who had space
to share to host travelers looking for a place to stay. Much like extended-stay
hotels, the duration of your stay is pretty flexible as long as the host agrees
to it! AirBnB provides a unique experience since you’ll essentially be a tenant
of theirs but you learn more about the area.
Subleasing – If your internship/job is located
near a college/university, there’s a good chance there are students living
around the area as well. Most house/apartment leases are on a 10 or 12-month
lease minimum, and if the students aren't staying for summer, chances are,
they’re looking for ways to supplement their monthly rent.
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