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"The Sims 2" University" : Renting a House

Get out of dorm housing and into private housing.

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When Sims go to college they have a choice of housing. Their choices are dorms, renting a house, or joining a Greek House. Renting a house is not cheap, but can be affordable when a group of Sims pool their money together.

Advantages of Renting a House

  • Hire Maid
  • Hire Gardener
  • Full access to build mode tools
  • Control over all Sims living in house
  • Ability to become a Greek House

Disadvanages of Renting a House

  • High move-in cost
  • Bills higher than living in a dorm
  • Must purchase all objects, the basics and fun/skill objects
  • No cafeteria, must make own food.

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