Dorm living or apartment living?
Deciding where you're going to live is one of the biggest decisions you'll make during your university years at University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo.
Some university students opt for dorm living for their first year at at University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, and then choose off campus housing for their subsequent years at university. While others decide from the start that they want the freedom and space that off campus student apartments offer.
You may feel now is the time to explore the freedom of living on your own or with roommates in an apartment. How do you know which choice is right for you? Explore the advantages and disadvantages of both dorm living and off-campus living below.
Dorm Living versus Off-Campus Housing
Off campus student apartments are usually more spacious than dorm rooms. The student housing rooms in the CBS townhouse apartments are the most spacious student housing available in Waterloo.
If you like expressing your individuality, then an off campus apartment with your own spacious room will give you more decorating freedom than a cramped shared dorm room in residence.
If you're moving into a dorm, you'll have much less room than an apartment so be cautious about loading up your car with furniture and items that won't fit or will crowd your roommate.
If you're moving into an off campus student apartment, you'll have to bring a bed, desk for your individual room. And the communal areas will need a dining room table, chairs, living room furniture, curtains, etc. The good news is you'll probably be sharing an apartment so you won't have to be accountable for all of the furnishings, only select pieces. Make sure you talk to your roommates before moving day so you don't end up with a set of dining room chairs and no dining room table.
Off Campus Student Housing for University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University Students
The Off Campus Student Housing complex, managed by CBS Property Management Inc., is located next to University of Waterloo near the intersection of Phillip Street and University Avenue. The privately owned, professionally managed student housing development is the closest off campus housing location to the University of Waterloo, on the eastern side of the campus, and is only one kilometer from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Transportation is not required while residing at 256 Phillip Street, as all amenities (shopping, bus routes, restaurants, etc) are situated around the property.
Off Campus Student Housing offers a safe student residential community in a prime location just a 2 minute walk to the University of Waterloo, and only 5 minutes to Laurier University.
Learn more about the off campus neighbourhood and its facilities and shopping located next door to the Off Campus Student Housing apartment complex at 256 Phillip Street in Waterloo. Read testimonials from student renters.
Contact Off Campus Student Housing at 519 572-7465 or 905 528-5562 for more information and to reserve rental space.
University Plaza
The Off Campus Student Housing complex is right beside the University Plaza.
At the University Plaza, you'll find a wide choice of places to eat. Among your options are William's Coffee Pub, East Side Mario's, Harvey's, and the Pita Pit, as well as many restaurants serving international foods - Jamaican Jerk, Grand China, Curry in a Hurry, and Mongolian Grill, to name a few. Other restaurants in the immediate vicinity include Timeless Cafe, Mr Panino Restaurant for Italian sandwiches and pitas, Seoul Soul for Korean/Japanese food.
