Housing
A summer internship away from home is not complete without a place to stay. However, in some big cities, given the astronomical influx of college interns, finding a(n affordable) place to stay may be just as competitive as getting the internship itself. Below are some basic tips to hopefully ease the strains of your search.
• BEGIN EARLY!
Most summer institutional housing specifically for college students in cities like New York and DC are reserved by the end of March.
• Network
Ask your internship coordinator, put an ad in the NNB, talk to relatives/ friends/ friends
of relatives, alumni, anyone who may be familiar with the city to help you find a place to stay.
• Keep in mind your standards and expectations (& know your options)
Roommates, location, extra costs, etc. - These will vary greatly with different types of
housing. While hostels may be a lower cost option for shorter term internships, their environment
differs much from that of a private apartment.
Top three places to begin looking for housing:
1. UNIVERSITY housing
Most universities and small colleges in high-concentration student cities will extend their housing (dorms and apartments) to other students for fees from $100 to $350+ a week. The great plus to selecting this option is that you will be surrounded by other college interns, college facilities (rec center, libe, etc.) and the convenience of strips of super markets, stores and Blockblusters.
2. Craig’s List (http://www.craigslist.org/)
Do not be disillusioned by its underdeveloped web format. Craig’s List is
AMAZING and has active listings for practically every larger US city. However, DO
NOT dawdle with Craig’s List. Offers are taken up fast.
3. Online WANT ADS for the city’s newspapers or universities’ newspapers
Other Links:
2. Hostels.com - Hostelling is usually done on a budget and is not for the faint of heart. Properties range from traditional bures in Fiji to campsites in Florence.
Larger City Housing: