Ten Pounds of Stress

So the search to figure out what I was going to do as far as housing next year continued; as it had for about a month now. I decided to attend the housing fair today at the Hendrix student center and boy am I glad that I did! Not only did I get numerous free t-shirts, free koozies, free food and drinks, free water bottles, free coffee mugs (nice ones), LOTS of free pens, etc. but I also got coupons for different apartment complexes if I signed on this week. With full intention of signing a lease at SOME apartment this week already, it was down to where the heck do I want to live? Who has a reasonable price, large spacious areas, my own bathroom/at least medium closet, furnished or not, location location location, PRICE (again), discounts, etc. were all what I was keeping in mind. After seeing that many apartment's prices had skyrocketed over limits of $400 those were definite no's since I just don't want to pay that. I was down to Berkeley Place, the Reserve, and University Village. When I got back to my apartment, not to mention all sweaty because it was like 708 degrees out and I had on jeans, a long sleeve shirt, thick socks, and a jacket, I decided to make a pro's and con's list to decide which one to live in. Berkeley Place's prices were $384 after all expenses, fully furnished, utilities included, $50 off of application fees...so ultimately $50 to apply. Medium sized bedrooms/living rooms, small closets, and nice bathrooms. The Reserve's prices were also $384 after all expenses, fully furnished, utilities included, $50 off of application fees...again $50 to apply. Medium sized bedrooms, TINY closets, shared bathrooms, very small living space (Tiniest kitchen I've ever seen too). University Village's prices were $380 after all expenses, fully furnished, utilities included, Application fees waived, and $100 off of first month's rent....ultimately free to apply and $280 for the first month. In addition, it had the largest living spaces/kitchen, had a sunroom, HUGE rooms and closets, own large bathrooms with all new furnishings, etc. Close to the CAT bus stop and right beside the pool/mailboxes. In addition, when I compare how much I'm paying to live ON-CAMPUS this year to living OFF-CAMPUS next year, I'll be saving almost $2,000.00 which is just ridiculously amazing! More descriptions required?
Needless to say I signed on with University Village and got to tour an apartment beforehand with the nicest girl who is in charge of roommate matching. She informed me that she'd put me with someone who has at least one dog so I could 'have' a dog without having to bring him home and make my dad mad, find people who like low air conditioning temperatures, are VERY clean, etc. Everything I filled out on my roommate sheet. If I might say, I am quite excited and can't wait for the upcoming school year to see what God has in store for me. So far he's really had his hand on this whole process from beginning to the middle (not at the end yet) and has just watched over me the entire way. I know that he ultimately has a wonderful plan in store for me and I have to learn patience through time in order to find out just what it is. I've attached a link to University Village in case any of you would like to check out where I'll reside next year!
Until then, take care!


Check it out at: http://universityvillageclemson.com/photo.php