Although efforts are made by resident assistants and housemothers to enforce quiet hours, some off-campus residents said that dorms can be noisy and distracting. However, off-campus living does not provide as much independence as some might think. If I want to sit on my porch on a weekday and drink out of a keg, I should be able to without getting in trouble with the school. These rules are a frustration for some off-campus residents because they pay their rent to landlords and not to the school, and they think they should not have to follow Hillsdale College policies. Breaking the rules can result in fines and other punishments.
Social life is a reason some students choose to lease their own homes or apartments.
The ability to entertain others is limited in dorms because of visiting hours. Off-campus living increases one s ability to have a life outside of school, said one student. However, Sack thinks that some entertaining can get a little out of hand. My roommates and I often have to worry about people trashing our house. Preparation for the real world is why senior Teresa Masterson appreciates off-campus life.