What are the advantages/disadvantages to living on-campus vs. off campus?
Unless you are able to/want to commute from home, freshman are required to live on campus. Some students love living in the dorms, and decide to stay there all 4 years. A majority of students, however, have moved out of the dorms by their junior year. Many students rent apartments near campus, and some switch to Greek housing. Northwestern is located in a very nice area of Evanston where there are ample apartment options within blocks of campus. Apartments can sometimes be more affordable than living on campus, and many students prefer it because they can pick their own rooms and roommates. The disadvantage is that some apartments can be much further away from campus than dorms, so if you don’t have a car, these commutes can be frustrating. If you have more specific questions about residential life at NU, click here.
