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Cali20002 said:
Like many incoming D1's, I've had some trouble deciding where to live next year. I recently put down a $650 non-refundable deposit at an apartment (apt #2), but I was just notified that another apartment has become available (apt #1). Based on the apartments, which one would you choose? Living close to school seems very very very convenient to me!

Apartment #1
-Right across the street from the dental school, < 5 min walking
-20 min bus ride to grocery store
-Dental and med student housing only
-In-unit washer/dryer
-Rent is $744/mo all inclusive (heating, water, A/C, university internet, etc.)

Apartment #2
-20 minute bus ride from school --> 40 min total commute everyday
-Less than 10 min walk to grocery store
-Coin-op laundry in basement
-Rent is $685/mo all inclusive (heating, water, no A/C, xfinity internet)
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pretty sure everyone will say apartment 1. For how close it is to the school alone. I bet with the extra amount you're driving to school and back + cost of laundry in apartment 2, the difference in cost is about equalized. Unless you're going to the grocery more than your school anyway.
 
Dang, I'd take apartment one in a heartbeat, but that deposit....

I would rather be closer to the things i know i will need to visit at a strict time everyday (The school) and i would rather have an in unit washer/dryer. If the bus is delayed taking you to the grocery store, you're just getting your things a little bit later.

If the bus is delayed and you need to get to school, that's going to be a little bit more of an issue.
 
Apartment 1! Living close to school and saving 40 minutes of commuting time each day (over 3 hours a week!) for the next four years is worth it. And you won't have to worry about being late for the bus (or the bus being late).
 
Apt 1:
-Time saved commuting and not paying for bus fares
-washer/dryer money saved
-AC!

The only thing that would cause me to hesitate is that the school internet may be bad... I think you need to mourn the money lost, but think of all the money eventually saved, time, and stress saved by having a better apt. Those bus fares will add up real fast... I would have spend $250+/ month if I used the bus everyday... That's not even including laundry....
 
I feel like I'm repeating everyone else, but Apartment #1!!

I live about 6 minutes walking distance from my dental school and it was the best decision I've ever made in dental school. I can stay at the library late studying or working (I work at the library ~10 hrs/week) I can stay late after class to ask questions without thinking about missing the bus and having to wait another 10-15 min. The benefits severely outweigh the greater price you are paying. That 650 $$ deposit sucks tho...

-Fyz
 
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