Author Archives: Ali Bartmer

About Ali Bartmer

Chips and salsa aficionado, Ali Bartmer joined the Rent College Pads team in the fall of 2016 as the Operations Assistant and has since become a Content crafter. Cat mom of one, Ali prides herself in being a Bloody Mary connoisseur and with her Masters from Hogwarts there’s nothing Ali can’t do.

Best University of Oregon Food Trucks ?
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If you’re just arriving at the University of Oregon, you should know that a huge part of the UO experience is ordering from one of its famous food trucks. Think about it: is there really anything that screams “college” more than a six dollar plate of fresh chicken and waffles that’s been sold to you from the trunk of someone’s car? We didn’t think so, either. The only problem is, with so many food trucks to choose from, how are you going to find your fix?

Don’t worry: Rent College Pads has you covered. When you’re not spending your time looking for University of Oregon off-campus housing, read our list of the top food trucks in Eugene, Oregon below.

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UIUC International Student Housing Tips
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Moving to another country isn’t an easy decision. Of course, if you’re about to be an international student at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, you know that. You know there’s a lot of planning involved, and even after you’ve got all your paperwork figured out, bought your plane tickets and registered for classes, you’re still going to need to find apartments near UIUC. Thankfully, Rent College Pads is an expert at all things housing-related, so read on to learn more about the best ways to find off-campus housing at UIUC.

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How To Avoid An Identity Crisis at Urbana-Champaign
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When people ask where you live, you hesitate and say “Chambana.” You forget on a daily basis that your university’s name is hyphenated. You can already hear your grandparents asking you about it at Thanksgiving: “So, is it two towns in one, or is it one town with two names?” In a place like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it might seem pretty impossible to avoid having an identity crisis. Of course, you could always just find apartments near UIUC and declare your membership to one team or the other.

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5 Hidden Bloomsburg Gems
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When your campus is situated on a hill, it’s easy to feel like you’re stranded up in the clouds, attending classes and grinding through homework in your dorm while the rest of the world is partying down below (this wouldn’t be a problem if you found an apartments near Bloomsburg, but hey, it’s not like we’re suggesting anything…).

But you’re not the first Bloomsburg student to feel this way! And you deserve to take a break every once in awhile, don’t you? Of course you do. So check out our list of some hidden gems to explore in Bloomsburg when you’re not trapped inside studying.

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SDSU Off-Campus Housing: Top 10 Landlords
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Starting an off-campus housing search can be a bit intimidating, especially if it’s your first rental. From finding affordable rent to making sure utilities are reasonable, and maybe the most important, finding a great landlord can be a long journey.

Lucky for you, we took some of the work off your shoulders (a lot of it actually if you head to our SDSU off-campus housing map page after reading this) and found the top 10 landlords near San Diego State. We dove into hundreds of reviews to bring you the best options in town. Continue reading →

The Top 25 Most Vegan-Friendly Universities
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When you’re trying to decide where to go to college, the quality of the food might not be the first thing you think about. But if you’re vegan, you know that it’s one of the most important factors. After all, it’s going to be difficult to maintain your diet for the next four years if none of the dining halls on campus have vegan options.

While many universities are getting better at providing a variety of healthy food options for students, there are some that outshine the rest. To help you decide on a university that suits your specific nutrition needs, we’ve compiled a list based on previous national rankings, Yelp data, student reports and more. For more information on our criteria, read our Methods section after the list.

Without further ado, Rent College Pads presents: the Top 25 Most Vegan-Friendly Universities.

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UNC-Greensboro Off-Campus Housing: Top 10 Landlords
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Looking for your first house or apartment can be…overwhelming, to say the least. The goal is to have as much information as you can before you sign a lease, that’s why you spend so long searching and filtering, right? One of the biggest fears a lot of students have is signing with a less than a great landlord.

That’s why we decided to do some digging to find the top 10 landlords in Greensboro. We shuffled through hundreds of reviews to find the best of the best to choose from, and to make your off-campus housing search that much easier (you’re welcome).

And to really make life easy, check out a whole bunch of UNCG off-campus housing options.

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Texas Tech University Off-Campus Housing: Top 10 Landlords
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Going through a house or apartment hunt can be wicked stressful. Pair that with your already packed schedule and trying to work out a plan with your future roomies and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. College is stressful, we get it. But your off-campus housing hunt doesn’t have to be.

Rent College Pads did some digging through hundreds of Google and Facebook reviews to find our top picks for landlords in Lubbock. For a full list of apartments near Texas Tech check out our map page.

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Top Texas Tech Traditions
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If you’re just starting your college adventure as a Red Raider, you’ve got a lot to learn (and if you’re asking yourself “What’s a Red Raider?”, then you’ve got a lot to learn). Texas Tech is home to some iconic traditions, and if you want to be a part of the crew, you’re going to have to catch up on them. When you’re not busy searching for apartments near Texas Tech , take some time to browse our definitive list of TTU traditions you should know about!

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Best Bars and Pubs at Urbana-Champaign
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After an exhausting day of classes, homework, work-study and intramurals at UIUC, you’re going to want a break from time to time. Why not drop by your favorite bar for a drink? With so many great choices near campus, finding the best bars can be just as hard as finding apartments near UIUC.

But don’t panic just yet, because Rent College Pads is here to help with that, too! Check out our list of bars you don’t want to miss during your time at Urbana-Champaign.

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