Meadows Crossing Blog
Let’s Work to Fight COVID at GVSU
The COVID pandemic is not yet over, unfortunately. The numbers for COVID-19 are even higher than they were last year at their peak. This week, Michigan reached a new record for adults hospitalized with COVID with 4,181 currently hospitalized. Hospitals are struggling to keep up with the need for care. We currently have the highest inpatient bed use in the country in our state. This is obviously a concern, so we thought we would go over what we at Meadows Crossing are doing to fight COVID, as well as what GVSU is doing and what our residents can do to protect their own health.
Why Townhome Living at Meadows Crossing is Superior
In your mind’s eye, when you think of apartments near GVSU, you probably think of garden-style apartments. Not all off-campus living units are apartments, though. Some are townhomes. That’s the style of living we offer at Meadows Crossing. We believe townhome living is superior to apartment living in every way. If you are a first-time renter or a freshmen transitioning from dorm living, here’s what you need to consider before you sign your apartment lease.
The Emergence of Self-Guided Tours
When deciding on a new apartment community to live at, scheduling a tour is perhaps the most crucial part of the process. A tour allows you to get one-on-one time with a leasing agent who will show you what the community has to offer as well as answer any of the questions you may have. […]
Meadows Crossing Is Named #1 Off-Campus Student Housing Property in the Nation!
Meadows Crossing was recently named the #1 off-campus student housing community in the nation on a list of highly ranked student properties! We are both honored and pleased to be recognized for our hard work managing our off-campus student housing property here in Allendale, Michigan. #1 Off-Campus Student Housing in the Nation Based on ORA Scores […]
GVSU’s History in West Michigan
Grand Valley State University is a great school with an almost 60-year record of excellence in West Michigan. As we approach GVSU’s diamond anniversary, it’s good to take a look at some of its historical highlights over the years. What do you know about GVSU’s history? It Began with an Idea GVSU started out as […]
The Allendale Standard of Living
What is it like to live in Allendale, Michigan? Many students and their families wonder what it’s like to live here if they’ve never been or visited GVSU. That’s understandable. We think Allendale is a pretty great place to live, and here we’ll talk about some of the facts and figures related to the Allendale […]
Creating a Workable Schedule for Online College
In our last blog we talked about 5 Tips to Help You Succeed in remote learning. 2020 has been a year of challenges for all of us. Students at GVSU have now survived three semesters of adapted learning due to the pandemic, but there are still lessons to be learned going forward into 2021. If […]
Remote Learning – 5 Tips to Help You Succeed
We are almost to Thanksgiving in the unpredictable year that 2020 has proven to be. For college students all over the world, the COVID-19 outbreak has meant a shift in how studying, classes, socializing, and living in general are done. If you’ve felt overwhelmed at times…that’s normal! We are experiencing the unprecedented, and we’re all […]
Leasing Season Has Begun – Schedule an Apartment Tour!
Fall in Allendale is beautiful! We hope you are enjoying everything the season has to offer, including the gorgeous autumn color. It’s a busy time for us at Meadows Crossing because our leasing season begins. We are now inviting students interested in off-campus apartments near GVSU to schedule a tour of our community. We have […]