Students at universities often have a choice of place to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.

Students who are pursuing their
degree
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outside of their hometown need to choose a place to live. There are two common options of
accomodations
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accommodations
accommodation
, university dormitories and apartments in the community. Both places have their own advantages, but I personally would live in an
apartment
among the citizens. I will explain
regarding
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the advantages of the
accomodations
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accommodations
accommodation
and my preference
further
in
this
essay. A campus often
provide
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a dormitory for its
student
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students
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to live.
Furthermore
, the strength of having
an
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university
dorm
is the accessibility, because the
dorm
location is near the campus.
Hence
, the students may just walk to their classes every day, not worrying about the traffic.
However
, the flat outside the college
also
has its own benefits. In an
apartment
, we can live alone and designate the room as much as we want.
Thus
, we can have our personal
space
rather than a nosy roommate. My stance is strong, I would
chose
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to live in a flat
than
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rather than
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a dormitory. The significant reason is
because
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I prefer to be alone in my room, having my private and peaceful
space
. Sure, the location may
further
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than the
dorm
, but I specifically will prioritize the focus on my study, because I cannot be
focus
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if there are so many noises.
In addition
, I like to expand my networking with locals, by living among the citizens, it is possible to have many local friends.
In addition
, both campus
dorm
and
apartment
have their own advantages.
Nonetheless
, I prefer to live in an
apartment
because I need to have my private
space
. I may choose
university
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a university
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dorm
if
its
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provide
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a spacious room for one, because having a roommate and a small
space
are the main reasons why I am not choosing a
dorm
.
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