Before I was accepted to UCF, I had originally planned on renting my own apartment. At my previous school I heard a lot of roommate horror stories and movies like "The Roommate" and "Single White Female" didn't help either. The idea of rooming with a complete stranger seemed absolutely terrifying. Therefore I was determined to live by myself, with on-campus housing being my last resort. However while at orientation my mom and I decided to check out the on-campus apartments. Why apartments and not dorms you ask? Well you see the place where I'll be doing the majority of my studying is located 45 minutes away from the main campus, so on-campus housing there is considered apartments. They even look like apartments too; inside each room is a kitchen, living room, and personal bathroom. The only thing similar to a dorm itself are the individual rooms, which are small but perfect for a college student. There's also plenty of free bonuses as well like free laundry, free coffee, a heated leisure pool, housekeeping (I know right?), and free parking on the main campus as well.
It's definitely a lot more than I could have asked for, let alone afford. But my mom has agreed to help me out with what she can like groceries while I look for a job to support myself. Considering how much I've been stressing out over my living situation, I'm extremely thankful for any help that I can get, and I hope to pay my mother in return when I can. I've recently submitted an application for housing so until then it's all a waiting game.
By the way, have I mentioned I'll be living with 3 roommates? Also very different from what I expected but I'm eager to try it. I understand that there will be problems that arise with any living situation but it's a learning experience nonetheless.
As for now it's off to dreamland, sleep peacefully fellow readers.
Mags
