You got accepted into the university of your choice. You are ecstatic and cannot wait for August to come. Acing your entrance exam, however, is only a battle half won. Why? You live 570 kilometers away from that school.
You need to live nearby where you won’t have to cross two rivers and one tollway. But finding a place that’s right for you can oftentimes be just as nerve-wracking as your first day in college. Stick to these three considerations and you will be guided in your search for student accommodations.
1. CONVENIENCE
An ideal place is one that is close to your school. If there are university accommodations, start from there. Ask the student services office of your school for a list of their housing facilities and comb that list. Living nearby will allow you more time in school to finish your group work, study in the library, or practice with the varsity. You will also worry less about catching more zzz’s after finishing a paper. If you fail to secure a slot in their housing, look for a residence outside the campus that is still within walking distance.
If the best possible option for you is to get housing in the neighboring city, do not fret. Find one that is close to main transport lines. Know the shorter routes. Install that ride-sharing app on your phone just in case you forget that flash drive needed for your afternoon class.
In the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), students may choose from among the student accommodations that is either a stone’s throw away (literally, see Amber Hall) or within 15 minutes of walking. This affords students easy access to just about anything: food establishments, churches, malls, medical centers, and the University’s very own top-of-the-line sports facilities.
2. SAFETY
Ask the school’s student affairs officers regarding the safest neighborhoods in close proximity to your school. Get feedback from occupants of the place where you are inquiring.
As you make your choice for a place to stay, ensure that your health will not be at risk. Are there windows where natural sunlight can enter? Is the building near a noisy establishment? You may have a difficult time studying given situations such as these. Choose a place that promotes friendly interaction among students. The concern for others grows as you get to know each other more. If you become friends with the other students, it will be easier for them to respect your study period.
Another area where your student affairs officer can help is the choice of a roommate. It can be hard to adjust living with a person you barely know, but it will help you mature. You will have to set rules and agree on them so you can live amicably. Otherwise, you risk coming to a room that smells of cigarette smoke or where you can barely walk without stepping on a personal belonging. If you are lucky, you will find one who will wake you up for your class or join you in your early evening runs.
3. BUDGET
The farther you are from the city or points of interest, the cheaper the housing rates become. Know how much your family can shoulder. There are agreements or contracts involved in availing of student accommodations. Payment terms are clear and strictly followed in most cases. If your course offers a scholarship to which you are qualified, go for it. Some types of scholarships include board and lodging expenses.
Even if you can afford to pay a lot, try to find accommodations that are comfortable but not luxurious. You are there to study and acquire the discipline necessary for bigger responsibilities in life. The other amenities in the building may only serve to distract you.
There will always be hitches in finding the place that suits you best. Know your priorities, focus on what matters (your studies!), and you will be able to sort out the rest as you discover the adventure and joy of living away from home.
Graciela Abarrondo says
Please help us find a dormitory very near UA& P exclusive to females or in house housing for girls.
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ms. Graciela! I hope you got my email. Thank you.
Kaye Sanchez says
Hi i am looking for a dorm for my nephew. He will be a freshmab in uA&p. We prefer very near the school. Thanks!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Kaye! The Center for Student Affairs will contact you soon. Thank you very much.
Catherine Santiago says
Hi! Can you help us find a dormitory or housing for boys? We prefer a place really near the university. This is for my son.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Cathy! Kindly check your email for our response. Thank you, Miss.
Joana says
Is there a dormitory for girls? Or near condos / apartments / dorms for rent?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Joana! I have forwarded your concern to the Center for Student Affairs. You may check your email for their response. Thank you very much.
Janine says
Hi, would you happen to know any condos/dorms that aren’t that expensive per month?
Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Janine! Kindly check your email for any reply from our Center for Student Affairs. Thank you very much.
Raphael Santiago says
Hi! Can you help me find an affordable place to stay in that’s near the university? Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Raphael! I have forwarded your inquiry to the Center for Student Affairs. Kindly check your email for their reply. Thank you.
Isaac Joy de Asis says
Hello, I’m currently finding a nearby and affordable place to stay near the university. Can you please help me? Thank you
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Isaac Joy! Kindly check your email for any reply from our Student Affairs Officer. Thank you!
Arllen says
Hey, please help me to find a dormitory very near from UA& P exclusive to females or in house housing for girls with an affordable price. Can you please help me? Thank you
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Arllen! Kindly check your email for the reply of the Center for Student Affairs. Thanks!
Andrea says
Does the university offer dorm for students? Or are there affordable nearby apartments for rent/ housing for female students? Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Andrea! I’ve forwarded your inquiry to CSA. You may check your email for their reply. Thanks!
Justin Ng says
Hi I am intersted in finding accredited dorms nearby UA&P with the interest of studying in the University, may I kindly ask of your help or assistance, thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Justin! You will receive a response from our Center for Student Affairs anytime soon. Thanks!
Angeli Arguelles says
Hi! I’m looking for accredited dorms for female students near the univeristy. Can you kindly email me for suggestions? Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Angeli! I sent you an e-mail. Thank you.
Lizette Abella says
Hi. We are looking for an affordable dorm/condo/apartment near the university for our son who is an incoming grade 11 student. Hope you can help us.
Thanks.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Lizette! I have forwarded your concern to the Center for Student Affairs. I sent you an e-mail also. Thank you.
eden says
hello ma’am!can you help me find a studio type condo or apartment near University of Asia and pacific?thank you
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Eden! I have forwarded your inquiry to our Student Services Officer. I also sent you an email. Thanks!
Patrick John says
Hi I am looking for an a place to stay in near the UAP. Although I am not a student at the UAP. Can you help me?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Patrick! Kindly check your email. Thank you.
Patricia Alexandra says
Hello, i’m looking for an affordable dorm or boarding house for girls near ua&p. Hope you can help, thank you in advance!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Patricia! Kindly check your email for CSA’s reply. Thanks!
Agnes Villamayor says
Hi! Looking for an affordable dorm for my son. He is an incoming freshman at the UA&P. Thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Miss Agnes! Kindly check your email for CSA’s reply. Thank you very much.
Gabriel Quizon says
Hi! Kindly suggest some dormitories near the school which are both affordable and suitable for students like me. Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Gabriel! I’ve forwarded your email to our Center for Student Affairs. Kindly wait for their reply. Thank you very much.
Lourdes E. Mijares says
Dear Liza,
We are looking for an affordable dorm or room for rent near UA& P for our daughter.
Please if you have some suggestion.
Thank you.
Lourdes Mijares
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Odette! I’m sorry for the late reply. Kindly check your email for CSA’s response. Thank you very much.
Matthew Oabel says
Hi!
I am also looking for affordable dorms near UA&P. Your recommendations + pricing will truly help. Thanks!
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Sir. I have forwarded your inquiry to CSA. Thank you!
Lea Reyes says
Do you have available bed space or small room for rent good for 1pax only? Should be near University of Asia & the Pacific.
Your prompt response is highly appreciatted.
Thank You
Liza Alvarado says
Ms. Lea, I’m sorry for the late response. Kindly check your email. Thank you.
maria teresa amante says
Dear Ms. Liza,
Hi po.
Kindly advice where we could rent or rent to own a studio type condo near UA&P please. We would like to set up a closer second home near the University.
Thank you very much.
Mrs. Amante
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Mrs. Amante! Kindly check your email for CSA’s reply. Thank you.
Rachel Anne Munsayac says
Hello Miss Liza! Im an enquiring student and would like to ask if there is any available housing. Anu recommendations and pricing will be extremely appreciated. Thank you so much and have a good day
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Rachel! CSA will respond to you anytime soon. Thanks for inquiring!
Ezzra Eudela says
We are looking for an accredited dorm (preferrably exclusive for girls) or room for rent near UA& P for our daughter.
Please if you have some suggestion.
Thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ma’am! I have forwarded your inquiry to CSA. Kindly check your email. Thank you!
Vincent says
Hi Good am! Im an incoming intern from La salle. I’d like to avail 2 months Dormitory. Is it still available? and Hm?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Vincent! Kindly check your email for my response. Thank you!
Josh Kang says
Hello, I’m looking for an affordable dorm or condo near the university. Can you help me?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Josh! I have forwarded your inquiry to the Center for Student Affairs. Kindly check your email for their reply. Thank you.
Virginia Lua says
Good day,
Looking for room for rent or dormitory for my son near UA&P. Please refer us to the list or person to contact.
Thanks
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Virgie! Kindly check your email for CSA’s response. Thank you very much.
Allen Jaca says
Hi, Ms. Liza.
Good day!
I’m just wondering if you could refer an affordable condo/room for rent or rent to own near UA&P?
Thank you po!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Allen! Kindly check your email for my response. Thanks!
Kathreen Monje says
Good day,
Looking for room for rent or dormitory for my brother near UA&P. A senior high student, we prefer inside or near UA&P. Thank you
Thanks
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Kathreen! I have forwarded your concern to the Center for Student Affairs. Thank you.
Loyva Fernandez says
We’d like to inquire about available dorm for our son who is in 6YP Pol Eco program. Thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ma’am! Kindly check your email. Thank you very much.
Royce Dungao says
Hello we are currently looking for a nearby and affordable place to stay for my daughter who is in 6YP program thank you
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ma’am! I have forwarded your inquiry to the Center for Student Affairs. Kindly check your email for their reply. Thank you.
Sophia says
Hello!
Sorry for the short notice but I’m looking for an affordable dorm/condo near UA&P (walking distance) where I don’t need to share a room, and is highly approved by the university.
Your input is greatly valued.
Thank You! ?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Sophia! I’ve forwarded your email to CSA. If you want, you can drop by the CSA Office at ACB 4.5 to see Ms. Arianne. Thanks!
Susan de Leon says
Hi ! My son just took the entrance exam for UA&P today. I am scouting for an affordable place for him to stay. Please send me your rates.
Thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ms. Susan! Kindly check your email for CSA’s response. Thank you very much.
Jaja says
Hi!
I am looking for affordable dorms near UA&P preferably walking distance for my cousin and I. Your recommendations and pricing will help a lot. Thanks!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Jaja! Please check your email. Thanks!
Alex Gabatan says
Hello, i am looking for a dorm near UA&P. Any recommendations and the pricing list please. Thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Alex! I have forwarded your concern to the Center for Student Affairs. Please wait for their reply. Thanks!
Mai says
Hi, who may I get in touch with regarding lodging accreditation? I have a 1 bedroom condo right in front of UA&P’s Escriva gate that I’d like to offer students or staff.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Mai! Please check your email. Thanks!
Akex Qui says
Hi! Are there any dorms available this sem? Thank you in advance!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Aleckzandra! I forwarded your inquiry to the Center for Student Affairs. Thanks!
Zoe says
Hello, I got accepted in the university and I will be studying next semester. Can I get your pricing for housing near the university. Thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Zoe! Please check your email. Thanks!
marie says
Hello I’ll be an incoming freshman at your university and I’m looking for a dorm or condominiums for rent near the vicinity. Hope you could help me thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Marie! Please check your email. Thanks!
Shane says
Hi there, do you know of any relatively inexpensive women’s dormitories or condominiums for rent?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Shane! I have forwarded your inquiry to CSA. Check your email for their reply. Thanks!
Shan says
Hi! I am looking for a dorm for girls that’s just a walking distance from ua&p. I’m also hoping there are cheap, but, nice places to stay there, too. Thank you!
HM says
Hi Liza,
I have a 3 bunk bed apartment close to UAP to rent out, where can I list my property so UAP students know about it? Thanks!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, HM! I have forwarded your inquiry to CSA. You will receive a response from Ms. Arianne Vito Cruz soon. Thanks!
Arjane Sagao says
Hi! I am starting this August and needs accomodation with parking space. Are there any? 🙂 thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Arjane! Sorry for replying late. I’ll forward your concern to the Center for Student Affairs. Thanks!
flor says
Hi Liza,
i have a daughter studying at UAP as freshman, im a having a problem finding her a new place to stay for her landlady at the Pearl, can not guarantee that the unit she is renting together with other 3 girls will still be available when the school.starts on August this year. The landlady said she is renting it out for non students as well. Are there any inexpensive ones for rent near UAP? thanks.
Liza Alvarado says
Thanks, Ms. Flor! Kindly check your email for CSA’s reply.
Renee says
Hello! I would like to inquire regarding affordable dormitories/condominiums available. Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Renee! Please check your email. Thank you.
Let Bartolome says
Good day! I would like to inquire about available and affordable women’s dormitories or condominiums near the vicinity of UA&P. Your reply will be very much appreciated.
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ms. Let! Please check your email for CSA’s reply. Thank you.
Lian says
I am looking for affordable place to stay near the school, i have a daughter who will be studying in UA&P this August. Do you have any recommendations as well as the price range? Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ms. Lian! I have forwarded your inquiry to our Center for Student Affairs. Thank you.
Lona Fernandez says
Hi, I am a mother and my daughter will be a freshman at your university. We’re looking for a condo/apartment that is very accessible to the school. Hope you could help us with this predicament. Thanks.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Ms. Lona! I’ll forward this to CSA. Thank you.
Gabe says
I am looking for a condo/ dorm/ apartment near UANP. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Gabe! I have sent your inquiry to the Center for Student Affairs. Please expect their reply anytime soon. Thanks!
Gilian Tajanan says
Hi.
I got a scholarship for my master in ua&p and since I am from the province I was wondering if you can help me out to find an affordable place. Thanks a lot
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Gilian! Congratulations on your scholarship! Please check your email for CSA’s reply. Thanks!
Kim says
Hi, I’m looking for a condo/apartment/studio type/dorm for women. Hoping that you could help me out. Thanks
Hercel says
Hi! Looking for a room for my daughter. Preferably near UA&P
Liza Alvarado says
Hello, Ma’am! Our Center for Student Affairs will reply to you shortly. Thank you very much.
Joanna says
Hi, I’m looking for affordable condo/ apartment for rent near ua&p. Your help will be very appreciated. Thank you!
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Joanna! You will receive an email from our Center for Student Affairs soon. Thank you.
Hannah Lucena says
Hello! I would like to know if there is a female dormitory near University of Asia and the Pacific, I would also like to know if you have a list of affordable condominiums near University of Asia and the Pacific?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Hannah! You’ll hear from our Center for Student Affairs anytime soon. Thanks!
Jan Nikka says
Hi!! My question is just the same with Hannah Lucena.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Jan Nikka! I have forwarded your inquiry to CSA. Please check you email. Thanks!
Bernadette says
Hi..my son is a college freshman from.6yp. We live in antipolo and my son leaves home.everyday at 430am.and arrives home at 9pm. May i ask for assistance if there is any dormitory for boys near school? Hope to hear from you.
Liza Alvarado says
I’m sorry for seeing this late, Ma’am. Please check your email for CSA’s reply. Thank you very much.
Sheila Sy says
May we ask information if there’s a a dorm inside UA&P?
Thank you.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Miss Sheila! Kindly see your email. Thank you!
Anya says
Hi! Is there an affordable all girls dorm to stay in that is just a walking distance to the university?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Anya! I have forwarded your inquiry to our Center for Student Affairs. Thanks!
Thiza says
Hi! I am looking for a dorm near UA&P. May I know what dorms are available for freshmen students?
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Thiza! I have forwarded your email to CSA. Thank you.
Tin says
Hi! Can you help me to get a condo near UA&P? Thank you! (Preferably with gym & swimming pool)
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Tin! CSA will send you a response anytime soon. Thank you.
Leny Cordero says
Hello.
Can you direct me on how to find a place for my son to stay in the next term (January 2022).
Thanks
Marisa Ferrer says
Hi, do you have available dorm for my son for his senior high 6year Program?
Or can you recommend nearby dorm or condo?
Liza Alvarado says
Dear Mrs. Ferrer,
The Center for Student Affairs will contact you anytime soon.
Thank you.
Zoe says
Hi, I’m looking for a dormitory for females or condo that is super near UAP like walking to and from school would be great and safe.
Hope you can help me.
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Zoe! I have forwarded your request to the Center for Student Affairs. Kindly wait for their reply.
Vibien Jarder says
Greetings!
This is to inquire if you know some dormitories near the UA&P. My daugther will need it for the upcoming face to face. Thank you in advance!
Arabella Deanne Naron says
Hello, CSA! I would like to inquire about the available student housings near UA&P?
Thank you!
Jean M. Tin says
Hi! My son is an incoming freshman in UA&P for school year 2022-2023. Would like to ask if you could help me find a room or dorm for him near the school. Safe and budget friendly please. Thank you.
Sheila Fay Sy says
Please help me look for female dorm space very near the school for the upcoming face to face, thank you.
Karen Perez says
Hello! My son is an incoming freshman in UA&P for school year 2022-2023. Please, help me find a room or dorm for him near the school. Safe and hopefully budget friendly. Thank you so much in advance.
Margarita Cruz says
Hi Liza! May I request recommendations on places to stay for male university students? As near to school as possible and not too pricey please.
Thank you!
Shawie says
Good day!
May we ask for assistance or recommendations for an all female dormitory near UA&P please.
Thank you.
Edward says
Hi! Can you help us find a dormitory/condo/housing for boys? We prefer a place really near the university
Liza Alvarado says
Hi, Sir! Please check your inbox. Thank you.
Mel says
Hi, hope you can help us. We are looking for a safe place for our eldest son who will be an incoming freshman in UA&P.
Bianca Louise says
Hello and good day! May you please help me a find a condo or dormitory? Preferably a place near the university. Thank you!
Janine Go says
Hi, can you share nearby dormitory for girls and prices? Thank you