Nowadays, an increasing number of college students choose to rent rooms or apartments off campus instead of living in dormitories on campus. There are probably three reasons for the popularity of room renting. Firstly, it seems the best solution for students who cannot adjust to dormitory life and show incompetence in roommate relations. Secondly, many a senior lives outside to make better preparations for the thesis or examination. Finally, room renting means freedom to some students, who hate to be regulated by the school rules. It's obvious that living off campus provides some convenience, more favorable conditions, for example. However, the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages in this case. Room renting is money consuming for students. And escape is never the correct way out of maladjustment. Besides, too much freedom may result in indulgence and idleness. Therefore, we must think twice when considering living off campus.