As the price of rent increases across North Georgia, students at the University of North Georgia are being pushed to make tough decisions about where they live, how much they work and how they balance their academic duties.
Off-campus housing close to UNG’s Dahlonega campus has become increasingly costly, limiting affordable options for students who are unable to live on campus. According to rental market data from Realtor.com, the median monthly rent in Dahlonega is around $1,862, reflecting high demand in a community with little housing availability.
For some students, these growing costs make day-to-day life increasingly challenging. Josue Duarte claims the financial stress has made it challenging to manage academics and basic living expenses…