APARTMENT GUIDE
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LIVING ALONE (CONTINUED FROM 12)
Kristin Hoppa/KANSAN
Miller Davis, Tulsa, Okla. , senior, relaxes in his one-bedroom apartment at the Tuckaway apartment complex Thursday. Davis said that living alone had its ups and downs, but it was a nice change of pace from having roommates.
didn't know anyone when she transferred from Wyoming.
"It was hard at first, because I'm pretty social," D'Amico said. "Now I love it."
However, some students may opt to live on their own after living with one or several roommates. Brad Miller, Olathe, junior lived in a house with several roommates during his sophomore year and now lives on his own.
"It was really fun, but impossible for me to get homework done." Miller said. When Miller moved out, he still wanted to live in Lawrence, and at the same time be able to be successful in his classes. He originally wanted to have one or two roommates at the beginning of the school year, but decided to live alone as an experiment. He liked it so much, he plans on living alone again next year as well.
Although the idea of living on one's own may sound lonesome, some end up loving the idea after experiencing it first-hand. Miller Davis, Senior from Tulsa, Okla., had it happen to him at the start of this school year. Like Brad Miller, Davis didn't plan on living in a one-bedroom apartment, but is glad that he did it.
"I've seen a lot of my friends who have roommates fight with each other over little, petty things," Davis said.
However, having an apartment does have its downside, primarily with rent and utility payments. Miller said his payments were much higher than when he lived with roommates.
"I only paid like $35 a month for gas, electric, and cable and Internet; now I pay $100 for cable and Internet alone, and an additional $50 to $60 for gas and electric," Miller said.
Davis said not having roommates sometimes made apartment upkeep more difficult. "I'm definitely happier living by myself most of the time. But there are times with things like cleaning and being able to share food and utilities, it's less of a burden with other people," Davis said.
Although Miller and Davis may not have a roommate to split the bills with, they do live near their friends and say that helps the situation. "Definitely live around people that you're friends with. If I didn't, it could get lonely or boring. That's the most important thing." Davis said.
D'Amico said she was good friends with her neighbors. "I live in complex of one-bedroom apartments, and I could go over there if I need to borrow something or hangout." She said.
Miller has some advice for students who want to live alone.
"If you're someone who gets distracted easily by having other people around, I think living on your own would be a great way to do well in class, but still be able to hang out with people when you wanted to," Miler said. "If you're someone who can get things done with other people around, then I would recommend living with roommates to cut down on the cost and give you more things to do in your down time."
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MARCH 11,2008