A Lot to Think About When Choosing Where to Live While Attending UT Tyler
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ORNELAS HALL: Ornelas Hall is one of several on-campus housing options. Photo Courtesy UT Tyler
By CHARLOTTE CHALDER/Talon Contributor
Students often struggle when choosing where to live when attending college. Whether to live on or off campus and share a dorm or apartment with people you know or even a stranger are decisions students have to make.
UT Tyler offers a range of housing options.
The college provides five on-campus housing options, each within a few minutes’ walk from classrooms, the library and recreational facilities. Annually UT Tyler houses more than 1,700 students who live in Ornelas Hall, Victory Village, Patriot Village, Liberty Landings or University Pines.
“Each housing facility is designed to accommodate UT Tyler students by offering top quality living arrangements and by providing 24/7 assistance,” says information from campus Housing and Dining.
On-campus housing options include units with one to four bedrooms and one to four bathrooms.
Multiple factors can influence a student’s decision on where to live. Family, security, costs, transportation and the need for freedom are factors that need to be considered.
“I live somewhat close to Tyler so commuting is not a big deal for me when compared to how expensive it is to live on campus.”
Alexia Moreira, UT Tyler student
“When choosing to live off campus this year, I considered the cost of housing, the freedom of using my housing how I want to and what my summer plans would be.”
Zoe Hensley, biochemistry major
For some students, commuting is not an option because their families live too far away or they have personal or work commitments.
Sydnee Garner, a student-athlete at UT Tyler, lives on campus because she decided to move out of her hometown and reside in Tyler to play on the women’s soccer team.
Deciding to stay in college housing also raises the concern of whether to live with or without roommates.
“I transferred to UT Tyler this spring knowing very little about the housing options available, so I was willing to accept whatever was given to me. I am very lucky that I was able to live with my teammates in a four-by-four apartment.”
Samaris Alvarado, UT Tyler student
Paola Bernardoni, a coordinated admission program student, said that she barely spends time with her roommates because they are always out of their shared apartment.
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