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In response to "This stuff amazes me. When I went to school I was *done* living at home." by Spawn

Well, he has to live on campus for year 1 and the residence halls close at the end of the school year. So, he can't exactly go get a place...

Posted by Jim (aka Jim) Aug 18 '16, 08:46

until after that - but he's thinking that if he enjoys it, he'll stay on campus again next year.

So, with that in mind - he's not gonna find a place to live for the summer - other than our house.

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You never know how things might go. At least in my case, it was a hard battle for my parents at the time but I ended up moving back home after frosh - Hotkiss Aug 18, 09:11
Wait, there are still universities that require that? I thought they did away with that back in the 70s? - Spawn Aug 18, 08:48 8
- Both my kids schools required it for one year (I think my younger daughter was required for 2 years). Both lived on campus for 2 years. Some of the - pmb Aug 18, 08:52
- I know that UT and Carson-Newman still require it. -- nm - David Aug 18, 08:51
- Not many, but SLU is in a unique situation, I think. They're smack in the middle of St. Louis city. - Jim Aug 18, 08:51
- Some campuses are starting it again. It does seem a little outdated. -- nm - sycor Aug 18, 08:50 4
  - Schools are without question more restrictive on students now than when I went to school. -- nm - pmb Aug 18, 08:53 3
    - Good way for a university to make more $, I guess. - Spawn Aug 18, 08:54 2
      - Living on campus as a freshman I really think is a good idea. As a sophomore it's more of a convenience thing. My younger daughter had a great setup - pmb Aug 18, 09:03 1
        
        She should have put the 2nd bedroom on Air bnb. Spending money! -- nm - jnine Aug 18, 12:07

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