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CAMPUS HOUSING FAIR HELD
 On April 5
and 6, Residential Life and Housing
sponsored a Campus Housing Fair at
the UC Circle from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Over 400 students and family members
previewed the various on-campus
housing options available.
Students had the opportunity to
learn about the many advantages
there are to living on campus and to
ask questions about housing.
Brochures showing the renovations
being made this summer to Moody
Towers and the Quadrangle were
available, as well as information on
Calhoun Lofts and Cougar Village. In
addition, representatives from the
university’s on-campus
public/private partnership
facilities of Cambridge Oaks, Cullen
Oaks and Bayou Oaks were there to
provide information as were
representatives from RHA (Residence
Hall Association), Dining Services
and Parking and Transportation
Services.
This festive and collaborative event
was orchestrated by Teeba Rose,
Residential Life and Housing
marketing manager. Rose stated,
“This was the best housing fair
ever. We literally rolled out the
red carpet for our students and gave
them the VIP treatment that they
deserve. I could see the lights
coming on in students’ eyes when
they realized all of the unique
services we have to offer. I can’t
wait to do it again!”
Participants enjoyed slushies and
popcorn, and Dining Services gave
out decorated cookies. Other give-aways
included notebooks, t-shirts, pens
and “Go Coogs” signs that converted
into a fan. There was a drawing for
a $150 Barnes and Noble gift
certificate, which was won by Rosa
Bello.
In addition, students had the chance
to examine a car from the Connect by
Hertz campus car rental program.
This program makes it more
convenient for campus residents to
do without a car by allowing them
access to rental cars stationed
right on campus and available at
reduced rates. With car sharing, you
don’t have to pay for parking or a
car payment and only pay to rent a
car when you really need one. Gas
and insurance are even included in
the rental fee.
There are many advantages to living
on campus:
- Residents are more likely to
persist in their studies and
graduate than non-residents.
- Residents tend to have higher
GPAs.
- They tend to be more satisfied
with their college experience.
- They undergo greater personal
development.
- They save commuting time. In
Houston, it is estimated that
commuters spend an average of 58
hours a year sitting in traffic
congestion.
- It saves gas. In addition to the
“straight-shot” gas consumption,
Houstonians burn an extra 52 gallons
of gas sitting in congestion. With
gas hovering at $3.65/gallon right
now and predicted to go higher, that
can add up to a lot of money.
- Residents don’t have to hunt for
parking.
- If residents don’t bring their
cars to school, they don’t have to
pay for parking.
- There are many opportunities in
the residence halls to develop
leadership skills.
- It’s convenient. Everything,
including the library, recreation,
Health Center, academic support and
personal support, is within walking
distance. Residents can sleep later
and don’t have to cook if they have
a meal plan.
- Everything is included. Utilities,
cable, high-speed internet,
maintenance, furniture and local
phone service are all part of the
housing package.
- Residents have an easier time
getting acquainted and making new
friends. Some of these friendships
may last a lifetime.
- There is a lot to do on campus,
and residents have the time to do it
and have a blast.
For more information about housing,
visit our website at
www.housing.uh.edu or contact the
Housing Office at
housing@uh.edu or
713-743-6000.
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