22 Reasons To Live On Campus At Binghamton University
Posted by Natalie Murphy on October 8, 2014
On-campus living offers students the three C's: community, comfort and convenience. There are so many reasons to be part of Binghamton University's residental life:
1. An all-inclusive bill

Amenities such as laundry, cable, internet and all utilities are paid for upfront. That's money in your pocket.
2. Better grades

On-campus students have a higher GPA than their off-campus counterparts.
3. Faster degree completion

Students who live on campus all four years are more likely to complete their degree than those who move off campus.
4. Access to secured buildings, on-campus police and emergency services

Never feel unsafe on campus.
5. Free 24-hour lockout service

You'll never have to wait hours for your roommate to get back from class or resort to climbing through your window.
6. Co-rec sports

Community and hall athletic games offer residents friendly competition.
7. Traditions

Casino-in-the-Woods is a fully licensed casino with profits going to charity.
8. More sleep, less driving

You had me at "sleep more."
9. Recreation facilities

Frisbee golf, basketball courts, volleyball -- all in your backyard.
10. Hall and community government participation

Get involved where it hits close to home.
11. Lifestyle housing

There's chemical-free, gender-inclusive and quiet housing.
12. More than 1,000 RA events

Did we mention free pizza?
13. A lake in your backyard

The serene Lake Lieberman is located behind Newing College.
14. Community engagement

Residental communities offer opportunities for students to get involved in service learning groups.
15. Movies under the stars

The Newing Quad hosted a showing of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." Speaking of movies, have you heard of the Binghamton-set movie "The Rewrite"?
16. 7,000 new friends

We guarantee you'll never feel lonely.
17. Scenic views

Looking outside from Appalachian makes it worth the walk.
18. Residental fire pits

Community bonfires and s'mores events are great ways to spend fall evenings.
19. Connections with faculty masters

Masters serve as role models, advisors and leaders.
20. Classes in your building

You may not even have to step outside to get to class -- you'll be thanking yourself in December!
21. The Object

The structure was designed by a Binghamton alum with discarded railroad ties.
22. Hikes through the Nature Preserve

Go ahead and unleash your inner nature lover.
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