2008 Woodie Awards
Students explore housing options at fair
By: Nick Persons
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: News
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Dozens of local apartment complex representatives lined up to catch the attention of Central Michigan University students Thursday afternoon.
While the businesses endorsed their apartments, students got a chance to explore off-campus housing alternatives at the Mount Pleasant Community Housing Fair in Finch Fieldhouse.
"It's not about competition," said Rob Zientek, Village at Bluegrass Sales and Marketing Manager. "We just want the students to be happy."
Cornell freshman Brooke Pinar and Escanaba freshman Kelsey Millette, who both live on campus, were glad they attended the event. They intend on rooming together next fall off campus.
"Dorms aren't for us," Pinar said. "We could live somewhere off-campus that's nicer and cheaper. It's more specific to our wants."
They said they were looking for a place that allowed dogs, because they plan on having at least one.
"A lot of information was available," Pinar said. "It narrowed it down to two choices."
Pinar and Millette said they liked Copper Beech Town Homes, 4750 E. Bluegrass Road and University Meadows, 4310 Sterling Way.
Zientek said students are introduced to reality when they have to pay rent.
"There's individualism that comes from it," he said. "It's a step into the real world."
Central Michigan Life sponsored the event.
Ryan K. Beeler, Keego Harbor senior and CM Life public relations intern, managed the event.
"We just want to let students know what's out there and what Mount Pleasant has to offer in housing," he said. "It's mutually beneficial for students and apartment complexes. "
Beeler said apartments offer some things residence halls can't, including lower prices and space.
"I loved having my own place," Beeler said. "There's a different feel to living off-campus."
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While the businesses endorsed their apartments, students got a chance to explore off-campus housing alternatives at the Mount Pleasant Community Housing Fair in Finch Fieldhouse.
"It's not about competition," said Rob Zientek, Village at Bluegrass Sales and Marketing Manager. "We just want the students to be happy."
Cornell freshman Brooke Pinar and Escanaba freshman Kelsey Millette, who both live on campus, were glad they attended the event. They intend on rooming together next fall off campus.
"Dorms aren't for us," Pinar said. "We could live somewhere off-campus that's nicer and cheaper. It's more specific to our wants."
They said they were looking for a place that allowed dogs, because they plan on having at least one.
"A lot of information was available," Pinar said. "It narrowed it down to two choices."
Pinar and Millette said they liked Copper Beech Town Homes, 4750 E. Bluegrass Road and University Meadows, 4310 Sterling Way.
Zientek said students are introduced to reality when they have to pay rent.
"There's individualism that comes from it," he said. "It's a step into the real world."
Central Michigan Life sponsored the event.
Ryan K. Beeler, Keego Harbor senior and CM Life public relations intern, managed the event.
"We just want to let students know what's out there and what Mount Pleasant has to offer in housing," he said. "It's mutually beneficial for students and apartment complexes. "
Beeler said apartments offer some things residence halls can't, including lower prices and space.
"I loved having my own place," Beeler said. "There's a different feel to living off-campus."
news@cm-life.com
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