Benefits of Rowan University’s Holly Pointe Commons Over a Campus Apartment
Originally penned in 2017 by sophomore public relations and advertising double major Chris Schumann, this post was reviewed and revised July 2025 with updated photos and formatting.
OkayI’ll admit it, living in Holly Pointe Commons as a sophomore was not my first choice. When it came time to pick housing almost everyone I knew, including me, was trying to get into the Rowan Boulevard Apartments. The plus side that everyone sees to living in an apartment is the comfort of having your own room, bathroom and kitchen to cook your own meals. By the time I was able to choose where I wanted to live, Holly Pointe Commons was the only building with rooms available. Little did I know, this would not be so bad after all.
Fewer Chores & Responsibility
Personally, I believe living in Holly Pointe has many benefits over living in an apartment. When living in an apartment you take on extra responsibilities: cleaning the bathroom, doing dishes and going out and buying your own food to cook. Every morning I wake up to a sink room, bathroom and shower that’s been cleaned for me and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. I can’t complain!
More Convenience & Easily Accessible Food
Another aspect of Holly Pointe Commons that I love is having the Glassworks Eatery right inside the building. On a rainy or snowy day, you bet I love having the luxury of not leaving the building to get food. I also don’t have to worry about going grocery shopping and cooking my own meals. These are just some of the little things you don’t think about when choosing where you want to live. Students are so quick to avoid living in a dorm room, that they don’t take into consideration all the extra responsibilities that come with living in an apartment.
Built in Social Opportunities Create Community
Holly Pointe Commons also has great lounge areas on every floor. They are perfect community spaces for studying with people in your classes or just getting some quiet time to yourself. Some of the lounge areas even have flat screen TVs which are great spaces for hanging out with friends and relaxing.
Sure if I had lived in an apartment I could study quietly in my own room or watch TV in the living room, but Holly Pointe Commons provides these same amenities in different ways. You can invite people over and socialize, but still not have people in your space – which is great if your place isn’t clean or if your roommates want quiet time.
I’ve had a great experience living in Holly Pointe this year!
Story by: Chris Schumann, Wall, NJ (Monmouth County)
Sophomore public relations and advertising double major