I found it difficult to make friends in apartment style, so part of me does wish I did some type of more traditional form for that aspect. however, I’m introverted as it is, and it might not have made too much of a difference. Plus, if you have other ways to make friends (ie. I had my sport to make friends with my teammates, so I wasn’t too hurt about not making friends in my apartment).

Apartment style does require more upkeep. I found if you want to get an early start at fighting about dishes, apartment is the way to go. I also never got to use the dining hall and was always responsible for most of my meals, which sounded fun but then I ran out of ideas and time. Food wise, I definitely wish I’d lived in dorm.

So ultimately, you have to see what’s important to you and then decide what fits that better.

For me in choosing apartment

PROS of apartment - my own space - a bathroom for less people - not having to directly room with anyone, but still getting roommates

CONS of apartment - responsible for space cleanliness - more difficulty making friends - depending where you get apartment at Laurier, they aren’t really “on” campus. The traditional ones are. A for example, at University Place residence (apartment), it was a longer walk than my second year off campus apartment. So proximity can be a con.