Most colleges and universities provide computer labs, recreational areas, and meal plans. While finding an apartment is more difficult than filling out a simple campus housing form, you might be lucky enough to find something a bit larger and cheaper than a dorm room. House-hunting checklist Contact the housing office at your school. Your international student adviser should be able to point you in the right direction. Before you arrive in the United States, ask what resources are available to find off-campus housing.
Most schools have listings of available off-campus apartments in nearby neighborhoods.
Sometimes colleges even provide house-hunting workshops for international students and information on how to find a roommate. Search for student ads on campus. If you can't find housing before you arrive in the United States, you may find postings on bulletin boards around campus. Students looking for roommates usually plaster their housing advertisements in high-traffic areas, such as near dining halls and the student center. Since the postings are made by students attending your school, many of the apartments are located a short distance from campus.