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STAYING HOME
Living at home helps students to save money
Choosing to not to fly the coop has advantages and disadvantages from on-campus living
BY CRYSTAL YAKEL editor@kansan.com
Most people see college as an opportunity to fly the coop and live away from home. But for some that decision is a lesspractical option, and they decide to live with their parents.
Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
McKayla Saunders, Overland Park junior, said she found it more economically efficient to live with her parents instead of on campus.
By living with her parents and riding the K-10
Connector back and forth from Overland Park, Saunders has saved money.
"Your alone time is limited and there are still chores. You are still being told to do stuff."
"It isn't until you are on your own that you realize how much money really has to be spent on conveniences, such as the Internet, that are free when
MCKAYLA SAUNDERS
Overland Park junior
But Saunders admitted there were some downfalls to living at home.
living at home," she said.
She also said she appreciated knowing that where she lived with her parents was secure and a part of a safe neighborhood. Knowing the area you live in means no guessing on security and safety.
Privacy can become an issue when living at home with family.
"Your alone time is limited and there are still chores," she said. "You are still being told to do stuff."
But many students decide to live somewhere other than home. Robert Rebori, Shawnee sophomore and resident of Lewis Hall, decided to trade in the comforts of home for greater freedom.
"You still have a roommate to get used to. You are used to your parents..."
"I enjoy the independence of being at college because you get to set your own schedule and deal with your responsibilities without someone reminding you,"
Rebori said.
ROBERT REBORI
Shawnee Mission
sophomore
"You still have a roommate to get used to," Rebori said. "You are used to your
Many students appreciate their increased privacy and freedom living on campus. Meg Swisshelm, Leavenworth freshman and resident of GSP-Corbin Hall, said that having the freedom to come and go without a curfew was a great advantage to living on campus.
Sovereignty from rule of parents is a nice change, but many students still face the difficulties of living with other people.
parents because you have lived with them your whole life, and now you have to deal with how your roommate is different from you and the family you were raised by."
Many students wonder about their options when it is time to head off to college.
When college approaches, and each subsequent year of
and each subsequent year of college comes there after, it's important to look at all of the housing opportunities.
There's a lot of options to think about when deciding to take that next big step in life. So consider them thoughtfully.
— Edited by Susan Melgren
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN