Madison, Creekside & Brookside Find New Ways to Combat Student Isolation from Recent Studies
Shippensburg, PA (PRWEB) December 05, 2016 -- As off-campus apartments are becoming increasingly popular for college students, so is the concern that students living there are becoming isolated. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Research has shown that living off-campus actually has little to no negative impact on students’ academics, graduation, participation in clubs and sports or personal growth. Many are actually interacting more with their peers due to amenities provided by apartment complexes. Madison, Creekside & Brookside Court Apartments in Shippensburg, PA do just that.
Studies have found that apartment developers can combat student isolation by providing their residents with opportunities to get together outside of their apartment. Madison, Creekside & Brookside actively do this by providing spaces and activities for their residents to get together.
The complex has a large pavilion area and plenty of grass space where residents can get together. They also have many days where they get students into the office, such as recent “Cocoas and cookies in the office” and “Taco Tuesday.” They notify residents about these days through their mobile app, which is powered by Purple Deck. The residents will get a push notification sent directly to their phone, so they are reminded to stop in the office before or after their classes.
Another thing that Madison, Creekside & Brookside has recently done that can help to combat student isolation is allowing pets in apartments. Having a pet can help a resident with anxiety and stress. It also allows someone to have a companion, have responsibility and get outside more.
An added amenity Madison, Creekside & Brookside has to help with isolation is the fact that they are within walking distance to many places around town. All complexes are within walking distance to campus. You can also walk to areas in town such as Sheetz, Wib’s Bar, Hot Point Bar & Grill, Wheelhouse Café, Domino’s, Dollar General and more. Being able to walk to so many locations is a huge bonus to keep students from feeling isolated, especially for those that do not have a car.
Students can become stressed from schoolwork and other commitments, so private bedrooms in Madison, Creekside & Brookside help students have a space to study, relax and sleep in peace when they need to have some alone time. However, there are also spacious and fully furnished living and dining areas in each apartment for students to hang out with friends and roommates when they want to have some time to unwind with others.
The benefits to living off-campus are high, and Madison, Creekside & Brookside Court Apartments is the perfect choice for students in Shippensburg.
Casey Bender, Madison & Creekside Court Apartments, http://ship.apartments, +1 7175324900, [email protected]
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