An Emory shuttle in front of the School of Medicine |Photo by Jason Oh
When deciding whether to live on or off campus, keep one thing in mind: the convenience of Clairmont can’t be beat.
It’s Monday morning. You press snooze on your alarm one too many times, and next thing you know, your first class is in 20 minutes. You jump out of bed, throw on some clothes, grab your books and…
If you live at Clairmont, you run down a few flights of stairs and hop on an awaiting shuttle. In less than 10 minutes, you’re at the DUC and slip into your class just at the Cox Clock Tower chimes to mark the beginning of the hour.
If you live off campus, you may have to walk or drive to the shuttle stop or even to main campus. By the time you park and get to class, you’re already late and hope no one notices as you slip in the back.
The shuttles between Clairmont and main campus are one of many benefits of living on campus that can all be summed up in one word: convenience.
Friends are most likely only a few doors down, the SAAC — with a gym, pool and food — is steps away, and you don’t have to worry about transportation to parties in Clairmont apartments.
While many students choose to live off campus to save money, I learned while living off campus last summer that utilities, furniture and transportation costs can quickly add up, while living on campus diminishes many of these costs.
When deciding where to live, pick the option that works best for you. If you’re looking for the easy route, Clairmont may be your best bet.
— By Elizabeth Howell, Managing Editor
