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What Happens Next When You Decide on an Apartment
You’ve found the apartment and all the paperwork is done.
That means the hard part is over!
Or is it only the beginning?
After you decide on an apartment, you might think that everything from here will be smooth sailing.
Read More »6 Stand-Out Amenities That Will Make Your Apartment the Place to Be
You did it!
You’ve found the perfect apartment at the perfect price in the perfect location for the school year.
You’ve gotten settled in, your roommate(s) are doing the same, and you want to celebrate having a place to yourselves for the first time.
You've already nailed down the must-have...
Read More »4 Must-Have Amenities For Your New Apartment
“Upgrades!”
“New appliances!”
“Great location!”
Apartment leasing companies offer many perks of living with them. Many of them are indeed true.
However, what must you have when searching for your new apartment?
Read More »How to Find the Right Student Apartment for You at ISU
You’ve made the decision to move into an apartment for your next school year at ISU, but how do you pick which one is right for you?
Follow these suggestions for finding the perfect place!
Read More »Where’s the Party At? 6 Iconic ISU Nightlife Spots
No college experience would be complete without a killer nightlife.
Luckily, there are a ton of places open late near ISU for tasty food, live music, and of course, your favorite drinks!
Read More »The Best Four Years of Your Life: How to Make the Most of Your Time at ISU
The four years you spend at Illinois State University will be the best four years of your life.
That is… if you make it so.
Get the most of out your time at ISU by following these tips!
Read More »10 ISU Restaurants That Should Be on Every Student’s Bucket List
If you’re new to Illinois State University, or you haven’t explored much of the eating options around campus yet, you’re in luck.
We’ve picked 10 of our favorites and want to share them with you!
Read More »7 Campus Activities You’ve Overlooked
One of the easiest ways to build new skills and make new connections at school is to join a student club or organization.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most commonly found but often overlooked campus activities to help you find something that enhances your college experience.
Read More »Get Your Full Security Deposit Back with These 6 Cleaning Hacks
When it comes time to move out of your apartment, there’s going to be a lot of things on your mind...
Packing everything, having boxes, deciding what to take and what to trash, and where you’re going next.
On top of all of this, you’ll also probably need to clean—a lot.
Read More »Do These 4 Things Weekly to Maintain Your Student Apartment
Apartments get dirty over time, and sometimes it’s not entirely noticeable.
Dirt, scum, and dust build up over time, so if you don’t see it right away, you may not think about it.
In order to keep it from building up and causing a bigger mess later, take time each week to clean up a few things...
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