In this episode of Adulting 101, Jason gives you 10 steps to make your apartment hunting as successful and safe as possible. Understanding these quick tips can save you from a bad situation and give you a good experience when finding your first apartment away from home. Thank you for watching and happy hunting! Music: […]
American Apartment Horror Story: Roommates
October 31, 2016 by
In a poll on The Hub@TTU website, 32 out of 40 respondents said they have had a bad experience with a roommate. Austin Brown, a junior microbiology major, is part of that 80 percent. He faced the difficult situation of living with a friend during his freshman year at Texas Tech University. “At first, everything was fine,” Brown said. […]
American Apartment Horror Story: Maintenance
October 31, 2016 by
While most horror stories include ghosts and monsters, living in student housing can be just as scary; apartment horror stories can range from poor maintenance response to uncomfortable situations. Students have an array of options when it comes to housing in Lubbock: houses, lofts, and apartments. Regardless of location, one thing many students have experienced at various complexes […]
Weekly Poll: American Apartment Horror Story
October 12, 2016 by
Apartment living is not always easy, from dealing with roommates to management and maintenance. Having a difficult roommate can cause students’ grades to drop, according to a 2012 story from the Huffington Post. Some characteristics of a bad roommate include not cleaning, hogging space and resources and not respecting each other, according to HelloGiggles. im […]
Oh That Pesky Parking Problem
October 23, 2015 by
By Kaylyn Smith and Alicia Keene Parking garages are great… until they’re not. Students have long complained about space and guest-parking problems at three housing complexes in the North Overton Park area. This week, some are facing even greater inconveniences. The Village, The Centre and The Suites, all located close to each other across the street […]
Where Is the Best Place to Live While in College?
April 22, 2015 by
Texas Tech University requires incoming students to live on-campus until they have completed 30 hours of school credit. After that, there are many options for where you call home. So Red Raider, where do you call your home away from home in Lubbock? Take our poll!
