Off-Campus Housing
Student & Administrative Services Center, Rm. 1033 · (570) 320-8023 or (800) 367-9222
Roommates
The Pros ...
- It's often cheaper, as costs (rent, utilities, food) are split
- Household chores are a shared responsibility
- You can often afford a bigger apartment with more living space if you split the costs
- A roommate can assuage loneliness
... and Cons
- A perceived (if not real) lack of privacy
- Someone else's problems can become yours
- You're relying on someone else honoring their obligations (to pay rent, utilities, food, etc.)
- There's always the potential for disputes, even with a friend