Grad School Housing is More Grown Up!
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:29:54-04:00Because Grad School Housing Needs are Different For students heading to Grad School, finding an apartment if they go to a different university entails c [...]
Planning to Sublease an Apartment at USF
Julie Bray2023-05-08T16:31:27-04:00The Supply is Greater Than the Demand. Here’s How to Sublease Have U Heard that when a student moves into an off-campus apartment, they generally sign a [...]
Where Will They Live – Managing the Gap
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:32:22-04:00Managing the Gap Remember friends told you that the first year goes by fast? Well, by now, you know that to be true. Prepping to move your kid out of a [...]
The First Few Weeks
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T15:14:53-05:00We completed the drop. We unloaded the car in the treacherous Florida heat and we set up their rooms. The bed was made, everything had been put away and [...]
Student Accessibility Services
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T12:48:27-05:00Consideration for Providing Accessibility for Everyone For students with a disability, the Students with Disability Services Office can help. Whether i [...]
An Insider’s Guide to Living on Campus
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:34:12-04:00Learn the Best Way to Manage Your Housing. Housing is one of the first decisions you must make after being accepted into USF. The housing you select wil [...]
Finding a Roommate
Michelle Balaun2020-05-07T18:32:37-04:00What To Look For In An Ideal Roommate. One of the biggest fears of any new college student is “the roommate”. Finding the ideal roommate can be stress [...]
I’m Not Your Maid: Cleaning Services
Michelle Balaun2020-09-04T15:11:51-04:00Maybe It's Not A Luxury, But A Necessity? Does everyone need a maid? Ok, let me start by saying that yes, my children know how to clean their rooms and [...]
Off-Campus Living and How to Manage
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:37:35-04:00The Next Step to Off-Campus Living! Prepare yourself as you read this: breathe. Just when you think your student has figured out how to navigate the cam [...]
Favorite Apartment Rentals
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:39:30-04:00Favorite Apartment Rentals Not Your Momma’s Apartment Just when you think you have your student all settled in the dorms, chances are you will be hit wi [...]
Roommates and Residential Life
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T15:08:45-05:00Roommates and Residential Life For many students entering college, this may be their first time away from home for an extended period of time. While dor [...]
Moving Out
Michelle Balaun2020-11-11T10:45:57-05:00Moving Out There is so much anticipation and prep involved with moving our kids INTO college, but not as much thought about moving them OUT. Moving them [...]
Moving In, It Just Got Real
Michelle Balaun2020-01-28T11:47:36-05:00Moving In Once your student has been given their move-in date and dorm or residence assignment, the process of handling what can be a stressful, labor-i [...]
Move-In Day
Michelle Balaun2020-06-12T12:48:03-04:00Move-In Day Means - M.I.D USF’s move-in day is…well…a lot of work. Be prepared for many trips to the car and possibly one or two to the store for the i [...]
Home Sweet Dorm Make it Sweet at USF
Michelle Balaun2020-09-24T16:21:30-04:00Home Sweet Dorm You may be surprised at how one can transition a mass-produced, industrial-looking dorm room into a warm and inviting room or suite. And [...]
Hotels
Michelle Balaun2020-04-03T12:06:06-04:00A Nice Place to Stay Tampa is a big tourist destination, but it is also a college city. There are all different things to take into consideration when b [...]