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Living Off Campus as Told By the Real Housewives [of Gerald]

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.
You first move in and you’re like 
 
 
You realize there are no RAs, which means no quiet hours
 
 
But when things get out of hand, it’s the police knocking on your door
 
 
You can have as many people over as you want 
 
 
But when randoms start pulling from your Rubi, you’re like
 
 
You get to go grocery shopping with all your roomies 
 
But quickly realize that cooking may not be your experience
 
 
You finally no longer have to worry about safety checks (Christmas lights, anyone?)
 
But when the fire alarms go off, it is not a drill (Stay calm)
 
 
You don’t have to memorize codes or worry about swiping in past midnight
 
 
But, wow, those keys get lost so easily
 
 
 
You get to go home after class (and no, that doesn’t mean to Newton)
 
 
But when you have to wake up 20 minutes earlier to walk to campus, you’re like
 
All is fun and games until you actually have to clean and take out trash
 
 
You may have signed on that house a year in advanced 
 
But you’re so glad you did.
 
 
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Molly is a senior at Boston College studying Communication and Political Science. She is currently a Campus Corespondent for Her Campus BC and is looking forward to writing articles! She loves to travel, hangout with her friends, and go on adventures. Her mantra is "If you are always trying to be normal, you'll never know how amazing you can be" - Maya Angelou.
Blake is a senior at Boston College and is pursuing Biology and Pre-Med, as well as the perfect slice of pizza. She is so excited to be a co-Campus Correspondent along with Emily this year! As well as being a writer for Her Campus BC, she is also a member of the Girls Club Lacrosse team, the Public Health Club, and is a physics tutor on campus.