The Benefits of Moving Off Campus in Athens, GA

First-year students attending the University of Georgia are required to live on-campus unless they have either turned 21 by the first day of classes or are living with their parents or guardians in the counties surrounding Athens including Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Oglethorpe or Oconee. After that freshmen year however, there are some nice benefits of moving off campus.

Moving Off Campus Gives a Wider Choice of Housing Options

Living off campus gives you a much wider range of housing styles, floor plans and rental rates. Much of the housing, however, is older, which can lead to more maintenance issues and higher utility costs. Choosing housing with more roommates can help cut expenses. A community that offers a roommate matching service can be valuable in facilitating finding compatible roommates.

Moving Off Campus Gives Students More Independence

While students embrace more independence, parents may be concerned by it. A great compromise is choosing a housing community designed specifically for students attending the University of Georgia. It is best to select an apartment that has limited access, that is close to campus, and has onsite management.

Moving Off Campus Better Prepares Students for Adult Life

One of the purposes of attending college is to prepare a student for their adult life. Moving off campus is a step in that direction with the student taking on more responsibilities.

Off Campus Living Can Offer More Amenities

When you decide to move off campus, housing communities offer more on-site amenities. Off campus student housing options may include swimming pools, game rooms, fitness centers and more. The Mark in Downtown Athens, for example, also offers a racquetball court, basketball court, golf simulator, private group study areas, free sun tanning, a self-serve Starbucks coffee bar, an arcade, and more. This provides healthy fitness and social activities at the student’s doorstep.

Other Benefits of Moving Off Campus to The Mark

Floor plans at The Mark include 1 to 5 bedroom options, with each bedroom offering a private bath. Spacious apartments at The Mark feature granite marble countertops, stainless steel, decorator cabinets, 9-foot ceilings, full-size washers and dryers, and high speed internet. Apartments come fully furnished with custom designed furniture packages.

The Mark is a limited controlled access community that uses an electronic key system. It has its own parking garage and on-site management and maintenance staff. It is conveniently located just steps to campus and has its own roommate matching service. It is an off campus community built specifically for students attending UGA. If you want to fully enjoy the benefits of moving off campus in Athens, GA, move on up to The Mark.

The Mark is opening for the first time in the Fall of 2017, and now is the time to reserve your space. Take a virtual tour and sign up for leasing updates today. The Mark is the official off campus housing partner of University of Georgia Athletics.

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