Student Housing Positively Impacts Campus Culture
Reno as a city has been booming for new housing for a few years. This goes hand in hand with the growth of campus and the introduction of new students.
According to enrollment statistics found on unr.edu, enrollment for fall 2016 is up 2.2% in comparison to fall 2015 for current total of 21,353 students. Hundreds more students have enrolled since last fall which means hundreds more will need housing.
If this trend continues, which it most certainly will, then student housing must be a priority for the administration of UNR and business that offer housing servies.
More options for student housing is not only necessary but will allow for a greater diversity of students to attend the university via affordable and convenient living catered specifically to students. Student housing fosters a culture that is beneficial. Housing options such as Sterling Summit and the upcoming development of Identity both foster student run lives that reflect attitudes on campus.
Student housing also translates to new and modern dorms. A new dorm will be built on campus after the destruction of White Pine to make way for the Great Basin Hall. Great Basin will hold 430 students, 90% of which will be freshman while 10% is be allocated for upperclassmen use.
This comes just one year after the opening of the Peavine dorm. With the building of new dorms for freshman, new off campus student housing is not only necessary but required.
Large amounts of modern and affordable student housing defines a college town, which Reno has proven to be very willing to transition into. Pricing and availability can be found on each business respective websites.
The growing pains of construction, both on and around the campus, will pay off in the long run. Students should centralize themselves to the campus. The closer and more convenient they are in proximity alone will reflect positively on campus life. Students living together, working together, and partying together will bring our student body closer together. Barring any personal roommate disagreements, student housing will continue to be a cornerstone of the University of Nevada, Reno.
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