I remember thinking as a sophomore at Salve that I wanted nothing more than to reside off campus and to live like a “real” adult. Sure, freshman year in the dorms was fun and exciting and unlike anything I had ever experienced thus far in my 19 years of life, but by the second year of dorm life. it was time for a change.

As their second year at college begins, many sophomores at Salve are currently browsing off-campus rentals for their junior year. Meanwhile, others are still debating whether to live on or off campus. Due to limited on-campus housing, most seniors and juniors opt to live off campus in seasonal rentals throughout Newport and Middletown, which can end up being less expensive than the cost of on-campus housing.

NEWPORT- Sorry, the lot’s full. For many visitors to Newport, R.I. during a major event such as this weekend’s boat show, this is the case. Parking in downtown Newport close to the Brick Market Place can be crammed, limited, and above all else, expensive.

Last year, I attended the Newport Music Festival during the summer, unaware it would take over an hour and a half to find one spot.

Driving along the fast-paced highway, cars passed hurriedly by me clearing the road ahead. The empty road, the expanse of highway, left for me to drive over as fast or as slow as I desired. Glancing in the rearview mirror, I saw smiles on the faces of people I love; I felt the warmth of hot summer days that turned into warm moonlit nights.

I’m not exactly what you would call a “girly-girl.” I don’t fuss around with my hair, I hardly wear make-up (unless of course Bonne Bell Lip Smackers in Strawberry Crush counts) and high heels give me nightmares. My daily wardrobe is strictly Levi Jeans, a t-shirt and a comfy pair of Chuck Taylors.