I think they capitalized on the fact that I wasn't from that university. Aside from the cost, McGinley said staying in dorms was convenient. She said the dates she wished to move in and out were at her discretion and other interns lived near by. Other kids were there that were in the same boat. It was really nice.
Sublets are another popular option for interns to consider.
Subletting involves taking over someone's lease for a temporary period of time. An advantage for sublet seekers is there usually are more people hoping to sublet their apartment than people looking to fill it, Harpel said. Everything was perfect. For those not fortunate enough to know anyone in the area they are interning, many Web sites offer apartment hunting services, some for free and others at a cost. Many of these sites have worksheets where students can fill in preferences such as pets and air conditioning or set maximum and minimum rent.