Housing Options
This is the apartment I lived in during my last program. I would describe this as the most "normal" complex. Chatham is home to most of the housing events.
Buses: All buses stop outside security in front of the Chatham Clubhouse. Buses usually wait here for five to ten minutes. Laundry: There are laundry facilities in four out of thirty buildings. Pros: housing events, buses, price, none of the apartments are too far from the clubhouse Cons: housing events, buses can be loud for apartments close to the road, all apartments are outdated and need some updating. |
It's the newest and nicest of the complexes with the largest apartments. Sometimes it's known as the "senior living" complex because sometimes the older CPs like to live here.
Buses: The only bus that stops here is the leisure H bus that goes to walmart. To take buses to work you will need to walk an extra five minutes from the enterance of PC to Chatham. Laundry: There are laundry facilities in four out of sixteen buildings. Pros: quietest complex, newest, largest apartments Cons: no buses, smaller apartments |
For many years The Commons was only available to international participants. About half of the apartments have been updated recently.
Buses: Most buses stop inside security in front of the clubhouse. Many people worry about the fact that only most buses stop here, but the only buses that don't stop here are buses that only stop at resorts, and you can always request them. Laundry: There are laundry facilities in every apartment, which is the biggest selling point for these apartments. Pros: The Grid (a small convenience store) is located here, laundry is included in each apartment, updated apartments are nice Cons: buses, most expensive, older apartments are in desperate need of an update, some apartments are very far from the clubhouse |
This is the original DCP apartment complex. It is the oldest. Some of the apartments have been updated but many still need updating. It's also often known as the "party complex."
Buses: Vista Way is the bus hub, all buses stop here. Often the buses stay parked here for 30-45 minutes. Laundry: There are laundry facilities on the first floor of every building. Pros: some housing events are held here, cheapest housing, buses, updated apartments are nice, proximity to fast (cheap) food Cons: "party complex", distance from other complexes, unrenovated apartments aren't very nice |
Housing Blog Posts
House Hunters: DCP EditionSo you've been accepted and now you're thinking about where you'll live? Or maybe you're just thinking ahead. First I will share a general overview of the complexes and then I'll compare them by price, transportation, and the people you commonly find in them.
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Getting Around Without a CarDuring my college program, I didn't have a car. When current applicants hear this they usually ask me how I did it. It's not as hard as you think it is. In this blog I'm going to let you know how I got around to everything and give you some tips for managing Transtar
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Roommate TipsIn Bailey's apartment, everyone had a plastic bag for roommates to put encouraging notes into. I like this idea because thinking of ways you can encourage others, even though they might get on your nerves, helps you to look at people in the best light.
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All About Choosing Your HousingChoosing your housing complex is not like picking your dorm or house hunters, where you'll pick exactly what you want and know everything ahead of time. I'm going to walk you through the process, based on last year, and changes I've heard about since then.
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What To Pack Last year, I left all my packing to the last moment (like literally the day I flew out), and my bags were too heavy and I had to set aside things to be shipped, which never got shipped. It was all a nightmare. This time I'm planning and preparing better.
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Housing Rules & Inspections"Can I have guests over?" "Can I have a bookshelf?" "Can I hang things with thumbtacks?" In this post, you'll learn the answers to these questions and more, as well as more housing rules you never even thought of. This article will also explain housing inspections.
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Roommate Meeting ToolsThe key to a good housing experience is all about your roommates. Even the best roommates can have issues, but the best way to avoid that is clear communication and boundaries. The best way to do that is to start your semester with a roommate meeting.
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Triple Occupancy PerksDuring my Disney College Program last spring I lived in a 6 person 2 bedroom apartment in Chatham for the first 3 months and a 3 person 1 bedroom in Chatham for the last month. I loved my triple occupancy apartments, and I wanted to share some reasons why so that you can consider them too!
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