Housing Guide 2014

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Where do you live and what do you think about

it?

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C o m m e n t s

Alta Creekside“Comfortable new and close to school!”

University Village“Pretty cool and near to the library. It’s safe because I can walk on campus.”

Jess ShanFinance graduate student

Re!ections at Highpoint“Living here has been a pleasant experience. "e place has updated appli-ances and comes with a washer and dryer. "e area is pretty and quiet.”

McCcallum Glen“Nice place with shop-ping places nearby. Large international student com-munity.”

Hayley Li Finance graduate student

Salil SheteInformation technology manage-ment graduate student

Nicole Deering Physics junior


Marquise at Waterview“Great place, great community and spacious apartments!”

Sneha NagraniInformation Technology Management graduate student

Ashwood 7220“It’s a wonderful residential area. !e apartments are the most spacious and comfortable in the neighborhood. I enjoy my stay here!”

Pratap BalrajInformation Technology Management graduate student


KNOW YOUR STOPSFOOD, ESSENTIALS ON THE 883 ROUTE

UTD’s free shuttle service, route 883, provides easy access to students for all essential shopping. Here are some tips on how to get around to get around to the nearest grocery stores, dining spots and more, orga-nized by the stops you’ll need to get o! at.

BUSH TURNPIKE STATIONFry’s - Cross under the express-

way to the other side of the road and circle the rear of the building to enter Fry’s Electronics. Remember to save your receipt at Fry’s- they check for it when you exit.

HOME DEPOT STOPWells Fargo Bank and Tom

!umb- Cross LakePark and walk to Tom "umb. Get yourself a re-ward card on your #rst visit to be

eligible for card discounts. Check out the bakery while you are there. "e Wells Fargo Bank is located right next to Tom "umb’s customer ser-vice counter, if you’re looking for an ATM machine or to open an ac-count.

La Madeline - About two min-utes away from the bus stop across from Tom "umb, this is the quint-essential French-style breakfast caf-eteria. So if you’ve been up all night studying and need to get the perfect wholesome meal, make sure to stop by La Madeline for your choice of French toast, omelets and English mu$ns, among others. A meal can range from anywhere between $6-$15.

Beauty Brands - A slightly high-end beauty supply store on the cor-ner of Coit and Campbell next to

Tom "umb, with a hair salon. Hair stylists are experienced and make-up bands.

COIT AT LAKEPARK

Bank of America - "e bus stops right in front of this bank.

Chase Bank - Cross Coit Road and walk toward Chase Bank, oppo-site Staples in the same block.

Super Target - Cross Coit Road and walk accross the parking lot ot arrive at Super Target for a quick Starbucks co!ee and the latest fash-ion trends.

Ross - Discounted fashion and home decor are within easy access in the complex opposite this bus stop.

Kirkland’s - For good house-warming presents, don’t forget to stop by Kirkland’s on the corner of

the shopping complex.

COIT AT CAMPBELL

Marshall’s - Across the complex from the bus stop, check out Mar-shall’s for some latest fashions and clearance apparel.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers - Cane’s has almost become a UTD staple. From scoring free meals at sporting events to craving fast food at midnight, Raising Cane’s is the place to go for fried chicken at a cheap price.

Corner Bakery - With a good sandwhich selection, including a claorie count for each and lean pow-er sandwhich options for the more health conscious, Corner Bakery provides a wholesome meal for $7 average.

ANWESHA BHATTACHERJEEMercury Sta!


Prestonwood Trails“My stay here has been incredibly easy due to the amazing administrative sta!. I highly recom-mend this complex to anyone looking for a cozy apartment close to UTD.”Radu Reit

Bioengineering graduate student

Springhouse Apartments“"e apartments I live in are very clean and quiet. It’s a peaceful place.”

Samantha CampbellPublic a!airs senior

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