can run into a pretty good gas bill. " Financially, both Steve and Susan have found that they come out better when living off campus. "Eating in the cafeteria, we never used OUT whole meal tickets. I wasted a lot of money because I couldn't get refunds," Susan commented. Paying rent of $110 each month, their utilities usually run $65-$70 a month. Their gas bill usually runs higher than normal because insulation in the trailer is poor. Warning that some residences may have utility bills that run as high as rent, Susan advised that one talk to a lot of people. "Call people who are living off campus that might be moving, " she suggested. "Consider the location and neighbors, as well.". For those who might be interested in moving off campus, Susan said the qualifications could be anyone of three: "being a junior and taking 11 hours or less, if you're a fifth year senior , or if you're 23 or older." "I think IiviQg off campus helps you to adjust. It's a good experience... ·f·she said. "Harding's not sheltered. You can find everything you want there. But when you're out on your own, you're often faced with not knowing anybody. You can adjust to the way normal people have to live if you have to reach out to others instead of feeling like others are always there in the dorm. I do realize that it would probably cause more problems for Harding, but I think it would be better for the students to live off campus. I couldn't go back to living in the dorm; I would feel so inhibited and pressured there. " Steve agreed with Susan. "I believe the administration should look into lowering their age limit for off-campus housing. Not as a reward for maturity, but as a chance to show our maturity." " lifestyles ~ 35
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