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The most immediate advantages:
Living on campus is just plain convenient. Just as meaningful are the leadership opportunities it brings. Residence Hall life opens the door to a more involvement in your College.
The most important advantages:
Research indicates that living arrangements play a significant role in a college student's success. Here is what recent studies reveal about students living in the residence halls:
- Higher Grade Point Average.
- Higher degree of overall satisfaction with his/her college career.
- Higher probability of graduating from college.
The hidden advantages:
A less visible, but very meaningful, benefit of residence hall life is the feeling of community you discover. Finding your niche can be challenging. Residence hall living provides the needed backdrop and brings with it a sense of identity and belonging. You will be able to take advantage of seminars covering such topics as time management, study skills, safety, conflict resolution and more. You can participate in programs sponsored by the people in Residential Life who share a real commitment to your success. There are plenty of student leadership opportunities. Living in a residence hall means a chance to nurture friendships. It also means a chance to grow as you experience the learning that comes from living with and learning about others.
