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6 Serious Reasons Why Every JMU Student Should Live On Campus For 2 Years

Everyone can't wait to get off campus, but here is why every JMU student should live on campus at least two years.

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6 Serious Reasons Why Every JMU Student Should Live On Campus For 2 Years

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Most JMU students cannot wait to get out of dorms. Yeah, most students do not see the point of living on campus for more than one year. But everyone should live on campus for at least two years. Especially here at JMU. ORL, JMU's housing staff, works tirelessly to create such a beautiful on-campus experience for all its students, including upperclassmen. I know everyone is usually itching to get off campus because of the independence one gains, but the perks of living on campus vs off campus should outweigh that.

It's convenient.

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Yes, this is the most at least reason ever. You are closer to classes on campus and all the events held on campus. You can go back to your room to sleep for an hour between classes. Not to mention instant access to the libraries whenever you choose. No need to catch the bus or walk to class and for no need to fight for parking. All reasons why living on campus is the most convent option.

Avoid the parking struggle.

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Let's be honest, the struggle with parking is probably the most appealing reason to stay on campus. No need to run to class or risk the possibility of being late. It doesn't seem to matter how early one gets to campus all the spots are already taken. Living on campus allows you to not worry about parking.

Avoid adulting.

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Indeed we are already adults but living on campus you can prolong one of the most annoying parts of adulthood, like bills. Yes, you have to pay for housing but not electricity, water, wifi or cable. Staying on campus gives a balance of adulthood in the sense of having to take care of yourself but also gives you a bit of security by having your RA and HD be there to watch over you as well.

It's simply safer.

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This is an important reason for living on campus. Unfortunately, off-campus housing has experienced various incidents of very frightening happenings. With living on campus, you have the residential advisors constantly maintaining the building, housekeepers, and not to mention the JMU police always motoring campus to make sure everyone is safe.

You have the rest of your life to live off campus.

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Most first years can't wait to get off of campus to be "independent least" but you have the rest of your life to live off campus. The chance to live on campus is an opportunity that you only have while you are here as an undergraduate unless you become a hall director. Why not take advantage of this opportunity now while you have it? on-campus

Make the most out of your JMU experience.

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We have four maybe five years to enjoy our duke dog undergraduate experience. Why not live on campus and take advantage of all the best parts of campus 24/7. Be the first to arrive at games without having to park. Have access to the library whenever you need too. Everything you need is right on campus and if you need to go off campus you can. But at the end of the day, you get to truly enjoy all the benefits of being an on campus.

There are many reasons to live off campus, yes, but we have all our lives to enjoy those reasons. Prolong your JMU experience as long as you can and stay on campus for another year.

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6 Serious Reasons Why Every JMU Student Should Live On Campus For 2 Years

Everyone can't wait to get off campus, but here is why every JMU student should live on campus at least two years.

It's convenient.

Avoid the parking struggle.

Avoid adulting.

It's simply safer.

You have the rest of your life to live off campus.

Make the most out of your JMU experience.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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