Savannah College Students Create Mini-Houses for Urban Living
In an attempt to solve housing shortages, students at the Savannah College of Art and Design have designed and developed alternate living arrangements for urban residents. SCADpad (135-sq ft; 8 feet wide, 16 feet long), small enough to fit into a parking space, features all the necessary amenities normally found in a regular house – toilet, […]
It is finally ready! PlaceFinder.com 3.0 – Off Campus Housing Made Simple.
PlaceFinder.com 3.0 It is finally ready – Off Campus Housing Made Simple! With this new release, we are introducing many new features with even more to come. You’ll want to login to view your listing(s) and update them accordingly to take advantage of the new options. In the next few weeks, we will introduce additional […]
Student Housing with Broadband Preferred with Flats for Rent
A recent survey of 10,000 students concluded that access to broadband is one of the leading factors students consider one rental over another. Most students experience slower internet connections in their apartments than on campus. For many a sub-standard broadband would be reason to seek a new accommodation. Fast broadband access is no longer a […]
Summer Job Fair at ODU Norfolk
PlaceFinder.com will be at the ODU Summer Jobs Fest scheduled for April 14, 2011 (10:30am -2:00pm). Visit our table for more information about PlaceFinder.com off campus housing and roommate search service and internship opportunities available. For more information visit: www.odu.com or the Old Dominion University Career Management Center
College Woes: From Student Housing to Roommates and All The Rest.
While time spent at college is a fond memory and a happy experience for most, life in school is not without its problems and issues. Every one’s experience is different, yet with these tips to common problems, college students can get a jump on how to deal with issues as they arise. Check out the […]
Snooki
RUPA (Rutgers University Programming Association) defends its recent decision to pay a whopping $32,000 to have Nicole Polizzi “Snooki” appear on campus to perform her comedy bit. RUPA indicated that they had over 2000 requests for her appearance and iterated that they host a variety of cultural and social events based on student requests.
College House
When deciding to venture out and search for off campus housing, you want to make the most out of your new off campus college house. Choose your roommates very carefully and here are few pointers to consider when deciding who to live with: 1. Choose like-minded individuals who share the same major. If experience has […]
Checklist when searching for an off campus apartment
OK, so you found a few place on … PlaceFinder.com ? or somewhere almost as cool. You called the landlord or rental management company and made an appointment to see the place. Get your gear (and your friend – see previous article) ready and let’s go! Wait, where is the list of questions you were […]
Set-Up Checklist for Off Campus Housing
Going to live off campus? Here are a few things you may need. No, it’s not just “whatever I have in my room at home or in the dormitory”. There are a few more things you may need. This does not cover everything, but it is a start. You may not need everything on this […]
Off Campus Housing Apartment Checklist
Get ready, stake your claim to independence – or a little less dramatic, lets just find a cool place to live. Here are a few tips to turn that off campus apartment into “My Place”. Universities, students and landlords are getting ready for the next renal season for the summer and fall semesters. In order […]