by Rachel Richardson

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May 31, 2017

Like many college students, Ryan Myers sometimes feels overwhelmed and stressed. The busy pre-medicine biology major juggles a challenging full-time academic course load with work in a research lab and a nearly full-time job off campus.

What he doesn’t worry about, though, is fighting traffic, fluctuating utility bills, monthly rent, buying furniture or missing out on campus life.

Myers is one of a growing number of students in recent years who have opted to stay on campus and take advantage of UC’s discounted summer housing rates.

“For me, it definitely takes a lot of planning to go home,” said the Marietta, Ohio, native. “I’ve really developed my life in Cincinnati. I stay here because it’s easier and because I love Cincinnati.”

‘A darn good package’

Whether they’re taking summer classes, have a summer internship or athletic commitments or it’s too far to go home for break, more and more students are taking advantage of UC’s competitive summer housing rates, said Carl Dieso, director of Housing, Food & Retail Services.

Summer residency rates climbed 40 percent last year over the previous year, with 350 students choosing to remain on campus. This year’s numbers are expected to keep pace, he said.

“If you want to stick around and work or take a class, here is an easy and affordable option,” said Dieso. “For roughly $400 a month, you can live on campus. That’s a pretty darn good package. You can really make the most of your summer.”