I admit that the two years I lived on campus were beneficial to my involvement on campus, academic success, meeting new people, and more. But over the course of my sophomore year, I realized something. The pressure felt restricting, suffocating at times, of never getting away from campus and away from the college-mind of worrying about classes and other things.

Which is why I made the decision to move off-campus. That and it will be cheaper in the long run.

1. Biking in Cedar Falls is dangerous when you have little-to-no brakes.

Specially College Street. I have the wounds to proof it.

2. Food is expensive.

But cheaper (and better tasting) than any dining center plan.

3. Having my own room is indescribable.

I can be weird without the presence of a roommate.

4. No annoying and random strangers coming into my space at all hours of the night.

5. I can be as noisy as I want.

No quiet hours for me.

6. No RAs forcing me to participated in house events.

7. Cooking is harder than I thought.

I have a whole new respect for my mom. Thank you for all the cooking you did for me.

8. I can be as gross and disgusting looking as I want to without worrying about seeing any cute guys.

...Oops, did I forget to shave my legs in two weeks? Who cares, no one will see.