Multimedia Project Package: Texas State Dorms

Story, Video, Photos & Google Map By: Alyson Svec

College is a time for new beginnings and experiences. For students, living on campus is a way to begin their new journey.

Annie Schultz, English junior, believes there are certain experiences you can only have while living on campus.

“Living on campus brings about a sense of community and pride students living off campus can get separated from,” said Schultz.

Living on campus provides interacting socially within the community, being in close proximity to campus, such as the library, academic buildings and dining halls, and performing better academically. Classes are within walking distance, so there is no need to wake up earlier to catch a bus.

Although the thought of having privacy with your own room and bathroom sounds ideal, some transfer students and upperclassmen prefer living on campus rather than leasing an apartment.

Rena Iglehart, electronic media student, believes living on campus is about adapting and getting to know people.

“You don’t always have what you want. The air conditioner may not always work and you may have no hot water for a while. Everything is not going to be ideal like you see on TV. The real joys of living in the dorm are getting to meet new people. I think everyone should experience dorm life,” said Iglehart.

There are numerous housing options for students at Texas State University. Included is information for upcoming students about rates, the housing policy, deadlines and more.

The following interactive map lists the traditional style dorms and suites at Texas State University. Click on the link below to learn about dorm statistics, history about each and watch videos of students talking about why they like living in a dorm.



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