The Ways that Meadows Fosters Its Community

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Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2012 08:14

For those living in Meadows Crossing’s Apartments near GVSU, campus life isn’t about just staying inside their homes relaxing with their roommates; it is about the community that Meadows offers to its residents. Some reasons how Meadows Crossing nurtures its community is by having the pool and spa, 24/7 fitness center, basketball courts and the volleyball courts. However, there is much more to living at Meadows then just the amenities it offers.

Frequently, Meadows Crossing plans events for its residents so they have opportunities to learn and grow while living there. One event that Meadows Crossing recently planned was a tour of the clock tower on Grand Valley’s Allendale campus. Residents had the opportunity to meet some of the employees in the leasing office and then car pool to campus.

Kelly Butler, a resident at Meadows’ GVSU off campus apartments said, “It was a great opportunity to learn some history about not only the clock tower, but about Grand Valley’s history. I had no idea that there was anyone who played the bells inside the clock tower.” Another event that Meadows Crossing hosts monthly is movie night. This month, Meadows is showing both Batman movies in celebration of the third Batman release coming out July 20th. During movie night, Meadows supplies pop and popcorn.

Meadows strives to have the best community out of all the GVSU apartments in Allendale. We sponsor holiday events for the residents so they can have some festive fun. Every Halloween we have a door decorating contest. The residents decorate their doors and whoever has the most creative door wins a prize. Also, we pair up with Delta Tau Delta, a fraternity on Grand Valley’s campus, and hosts a Halloween zombie walk. Everyone puts on their best zombie attire and walks around the complex as a zombie. Last year was the first year hosting a zombie walk and nearly 200 residents and people from the community came out to celebrate the holiday.

So if you are searching for the the place to be, the best of Grand Valley housing options, give us a call. We would love to have you join our fun, exciting and growing community.

Meadows Crossing Apartments “GOING GREEN”

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Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 14:48

Meadows Crossing Apartments “GOING GREEN” Meadows Crossing has teamed up with DTE Energy and Consumer's Energy and has installed new energy-efficient upgrades in each apartment at no cost to you. These products are designed to conserve energy and save money. Together we are reducing your carbon footprint. Meadows Crossing Apartments contain the following energy-saving features:   Apartment Features 90% efficient, gas forced air furnaces Fast-recovery water heaters Compact fluorescent light bulbs Low-flow showerheads Low-flow sink aerators Andersen windows Floor plan designed to save more energy Community Features Recycling bin for paper, plastic, glass & cardboard LED / CVL exterior lighting Motion-controlled lighting Bike racks at every doorstep Paperless rent-payment option (ACH) Conveniently located to Campus Community site design promotes walking & biking

What's So Great About Allendale, Michigan?

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Published on Monday, 22 August 2011 00:14

Who’s heard of Allendale, Michigan? Well, you might be surprised. Allendale is the home of Grand Valley State University and its football team, the Lakers. This humble college started out with merely 226 students after first opening their doors in 1963, and today exceeds 24,000.

GVSU is a four-year university that offers 200+ areas of study, including finance, legal professions, technology, accounting, education, and much more. They have established a reputation for unique learning opportunities, encouraging critical thinking, and cultural understanding along with teachers who have high standards and the teaching skills to match. Grand Valley is a university that wants its students to excel in their chosen fields and does all it can to help its students achieve those goals. It is reported that 98% of Grand Valley graduates are successfully employed or pursuing advanced degrees.

For those who travel to Allendale, Michigan, to attend GVSU, where do they live? While Grand Valley offers substantial on-campus living, there is also a wide variety of off-campus living to choose from. One of the newest and most accommodating is our student townhomes, Meadows Crossing. The two-and four-bedroom townhomes come fully furnished with bedrooms designed for one person. All bedrooms feature generous closet space, a private bathroom, and each is keyed for privacy. All you need to bring is your books, linens/bedding, kitchen items, and your personal things --everything else is provided for you. Living at Meadows Crossing means getting to do your laundry in your own apartment (each unit has its own washer and dryer) and being close to campus and the bus stop! There are no long walks or waits for the bus at Meadows Crossing!

Sources for this article include:
colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/allendale-mi/grand-valley-state-university

Grand Valley Draws Prospective Students From All Walks of Life

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Published on Monday, 22 August 2011 00:13

Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, is a four-year college that offers over 200+ areas of study. The college attracts students from all walks of life from across the United States as well as internationally.

Grand Valley has achieved many goals and national attention in the last few years. Quoting from GVSU’s website:

“But perhaps the greatest attention (well, apart from football, see below) has been drawn to the campus in recent years by its pioneering efforts in campus sustainability and green building. In 2004, Grand Valley launched a formal sustainability initiative. By 2009 it was named as one of the top 25 environmentally responsible and cutting edge green colleges in the Kaplan College Guide 2009. (A timeline of events and recognition can be found on the Sustainable Community Development Initiative website.)”

The article goes on to point out that in 2004, Grand Valley’s recognition for sustainability efforts grew exponentially with the construction of the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center in Muskegon.

What ultimately brought GVSU to the attention of TV viewers nationwide, was its football team. When the Grand Valley Lakers beat Valdosta State in the National Division II finals in 2002, they brought home the University’s first National Title. They didn’t give up there, though–they did it again in 2003, 2005, and 2006! These successes drew attention from a variety of places, including one of West Michigan’s most substantial businesses. And the rest, they say, is history.

Grand Valley State University is rich in history and diversity. It’s outstanding achievements and accomplishments, as well it’s persistence in pushing forward, has helped bring the university to the attention of thousands, nationally and internationally. Students today benefit from the growth that has resulted from these past efforts.

For educational excellence, GVSU offers prospective college students a big step forward on a path to a successful life.

To read more about these successes that has pushed Grand Valley to the forefront, visit the following website: www.gvsu.edu/anniversary/history---colleges--history--2001-present---29.htm

Need More Storage in Your Student Housing Apartment?

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Published on Monday, 22 August 2011 00:12

If this is a problem that plagues you in your on-campus living space at GVSU, then you’re probably thinking about living off campus. There are a lot of choices and many things to take into consideration before making that leap. There are bound to be other amenities you want as well. Maybe you’re tired of sharing a bathroom and cleaning up after others. And lugging your laundry off to the laundry facilities only to find that there are no open washers. You may have found that sharing a bedroom makes it hard to concentrate when you’ve got exams coming up because there is too much going on around you. If you’ve checked into on-campus housing where you can live alone, you have probably discovered that the price for that luxury is way beyond your means, so now you’re considering moving off campus.

There are many off-campus living options, one being the townhomes at Meadows Crossing, located across from the 48th Avenue campus entrance. Our townhomes were designed with students’ needs and comforts in mind, with two- or four-bedroom styles to choose from. Each bedroom is fit for one person, has a private bath, and is keyed for privacy. With generous closet space and walk-in closets available, raised beds for with storage space underneath, a night stand, and a chest of drawers, you have enough room for all of your things. A desk is also provided, and given that you’ll have the quiet and privacy to devote to your studies, you’ll be able to make good use of it!

Since each townhome is fully furnished, there is nothing you need other than your books, personal items, a few kitchen utensils, and yourself! Thinking about where you have to lug your laundry? Not to worry, there’s a washer and dryer in each unit. Combine all of this with reasonable pricing and your escape from a tiny space and a lack of privacy is yours for the taking.

Meadows Crossing offers much more to help keep you happy and healthy. Our additional amenities include a fitness center that is open 24/7 and a recreation center where you can enjoy a game of pool, ping pong, or foosball, or you can simply relax and watch a movie or TV show on one of the flat screen TVs. And after a good night’s sleep, the GVSU bus stop is adjacent to Meadows Crossing, which means just a few steps gets you a quick ride to your classes! The campus is the first stop after boarding at Meadows Crossing.