living off campus

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of a person in an empowerment self-defense class

Empowerment Self-Defense: Defending Ourselves From Our Own Fear

New feminist safety classes not only teach women how to defend themselves in real-life scenarios, but also interrogate society's response to violence.…

August 30, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to College Commuting

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Is living off-campus the right move for you?…

September 5, 2019

Apartment Hunting and Finding Independence in Your First Space

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Once you've decided it's time to live on your own, it's important for you to know what look out for when searching for your first apartment.…

December 22, 2017

How to Decide If Moving Off Campus Is Right for You

Kelly Keglovits, UT Austin

Should you stay or should you go?…

September 18, 2017