<p>since I'm an out of state student and tuition is pretty expensive, can a current iu student comment on some of the Pros and Cons of these programs??? And whether or not these options fill up fast? and about how much money would I save??? hundreds? thousands?...thanks</p>
<p>Residence Scholars Program-----what exactly does "limited custodial duty" consist of???</p>
<p>Co-Ops
Mason Hall Apartments</p>
<p>THANKS</p>
<p>Consider the on-campus apartments in the NorthEast neighborhood.</p>
<p>Oddly enough it often ends up being cheaper to live there than in the dorms as meal plans are not required there.</p>
<p>They fill up fast though so apply early (before April at least) and pick several alternative options.</p>
<p>And yes, freshmen are eligible as long as you are at least 19 years of age.</p>
<p>19 years of age by September, or just sometime during the school year?</p>
<p>Not sure. But I doubt they'd care either way. IU is not an uptight place.</p>
<p>Something you'll notice once you see the campus:</p>
<p>The Sample Gates have no bars.</p>
<p>Sample Gates? </p>
<p>oh yeah...do you know anything about mason hall apartments?? Is it kind of like northwest?</p>
<p>*northeast</p>
<p>Mason Hall apartments are open to freshman. The actual room is a little smaller but you have the living room and everything. This is my first choice. Just put mason down on the 4 important factor line.</p>
<p>ooo...thanks!!!</p>
<p>do you think mason apartments are a popular choice. should I turn in my housing choices this early?</p>
<p>The Sample Gates are at the west side of the campus right where Kirkwood Avenue ends and the campus begins. Usually a lot of pictures of Indiana University highlight this entrance because it is quite photogenic.</p>
<p>Yeah out-of-state tutition is awful. Thank god for scholarships</p>
<p>though all school tuitions are quite expensive these days, i find IU to be quite reasonable... it's MUCH cheaper than UMich!! lol</p>
<p>I'm in the Residence Scholars Program. The "custodial duty" is essentially cleaning the lounge, hallways, showers, bathrooms, laundry room, stairwell, etc. You only have to do one of these "chores" every 2-3 weeks.</p>
<p>every 2-3 weeks, is it individually? each person does all that every 2-3 weeks, or is there an assignment...</p>
<p>eg.. one person cleans the laundry, the other person the bathrooms. etc</p>
<p>I believe Mason Hall is part of Wilke although not sure. There are several programs that allow out of state students the ability to live on campus and have access to their own stoves. Much of the high costs for Freshmen are those meal arrangements. If Mason is one of the apartment style houses then it’s a good choice. Another good choice is just not living in the dorms. I lived my first two years in dorms, but realize now I would have been better off either not living in a dorm the second year or not living in the dorm either year. I saved tons of money when I moved out to a house. The difference in monthly rent was 600 dollars per person and food costs were 2-300 dollars less in the house. However I really gained alot socially (I was awkward) by living in the dorm for at least one year.</p>
<p>With only a few exceptions, marriage or parents that live within 30 miles of IU, IU requires freshman to live on campus.</p>
<p>As a freshman, unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances, you will be put in one of the traditional dorms</p>