Because apartments are very popular, there is often a waiting list for on-campus apartments. In an apartment you can share costs with additional roommates and can cook your own food. Your college or university may also plan special activities for residents who live in campus-owned apartments. On some campuses these clubs maintain houses in which their members live. Ask your foreign-student adviser for more information if you are curious about this particularly American aspect of campus life.
Some universities offer special living arrangements for students who share interests.
Residents may plan programs and activities focusing on global issues. There may be an additional charge for some of these options. You should contact your institution's housing office as soon as possible to learn more about the various options available to you.