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Live Amenity-Rich at 4th Street Commons FIU Apartments

Jun 19, 2017

Summer has arrived at our FIU apartments, and it feels great. Summer is pretty much always arriving in Miami, but it’s nice when the rest of the country gets on board with the nice weather we enjoy year-round. To celebrate the summer, we’re posting a blog about the many amenities at 4th Street Commons that residents can take advantage of.

 

You’ve probably already been taking full advantage of the resort-inspired pool and modern workout facilities, but there are always more perks to explore. You’re not going to live in a luxury community in the middle of Miami forever, so you may as well enjoy the amenities while you’ve got them! Once you graduate, you’ll wish you spent every waking moment by the pool, we guarantee it.

 

Here’s how you can get the most out of the amenities available to you at 4th Street Commons apartments by FIU.

 

Individual leases

 

At some point in your life, you’re probably going to have to worry about whether or not your roommate can pay rent, but that moment is not now. That’s because of the individual leases at 4th Street Commons that mean you’re only responsible for your own rent payments, no matter how many people you live with. You don’t need to be the rent collector, and you won’t be penalized if one of your roommates doesn’t pay rent. We love giving our residents the sense of freedom that individual leases provide.

 

Computer center with iMacs, PCs and printing services

 

We’ve all been there at one point or another in college; It’s 2 am and you’re trying to finish up your class project. All of a sudden, your computer won’t connect to the internet, or it starts acting weird, or your printer lets you down. These are the moments that can cause nightmares for college students for years to come.

 

However, these moments aren’t so bad when you live at 4th Street Commons apartments. If you computer ever lets you down, just come use on of the iMacs or PCs in the community computer center. There’s no need to panic when you live in a luxury community like this. However, we can’t help your procrastination problem. That one’s on you.

 

Private multi-use theatre

 

When you have a private theatre, every new movie release becomes an event. Instead of sitting down to watch the movie alone on your couch, you can actually throw a movie premiere event in the 4th Street Commons Theatre. The chairs are comfier, the screen is bigger and the overall experience feels a little more special.

 

A close-to-campus location

 

Most students think they want to live close to campus for an easy commute, or so they can walk instead of having to look for parking on the notoriously crowded FIU campus. However, after live at 4th Street Commons for a while, you’ll quickly realize that the number one benefit to living close to campus is being able hit that snooze button a few more times in the morning.

 

The number two benefit, in our opinion, is the ability to run back to your apartment between classes. Whether you’re coming back to grab a quick bite to eat or to enjoy a power nap, it’s nice to be able to come home instead of camping out at the library.

 

Thanks for taking some time out of your day to read the latest blog from 4th Street Commons! We love being the apartments near FIU Miami students can turn to for luxury student housing. We’ll be back in a couple weeks with another post, but you can stay up to date with your apartment community by giving us a follow on social media. 

Top Apps for Students at FIU Apartments

Jun 19, 2017

It’s always summer when you live in FIU apartments in MIami. However, that doesn’t mean it’s always time to slack off. Fortunately, you’re currently in the middle of a long summer vacation, and productivity is probably the last thing on your mind.

 

You might not be thinking about how you can be more productive during the upcoming Fall semester, but we are! Well, we’re thinking of apps that can help you be the best college student you can be. Whether that means finding a job, saving money or tracking your spending, the apps below can help you get on top of your finances in a way that will prepare you for post-grad life. By the way, savor your summer vacations because that’s not a thing in post-grad life.

 

Alright, sorry to dampen the mood, but we had to remind you of that fact. Now, let’s explore some of the apps that can improve your college experience this fall. We can’t guarantee that these apps will make you more productive, smarter or richer, but they’ll definitely put you on the right track. Here are the top college student apps, as recommended by the apartments near FIU Miami students choose for luxury living.

 

WayUp Jobs

 

You could spend hours browsing the FIU job boards, shooting off resume after resume. You could scroll through your contacts for 20 minutes, hoping to find someone with an on-campus job who can hook you up with a reference. You could do these things, or you could just download WayUp Jobs.

 

This app can help you find part-time jobs, summer internships, and everything in between. Plenty of Fortune 500 companies are featured in the WayUp Jobs database, so you know you’re getting the best job opportunities out there.

 

Hooked

 

Here’s a good rule to keep in mind when you’re dining as a college student: there’s always a cheaper deal. That rule is especially true when you have the Hooked app. Restaurants partner with Hooked when they want to boost business. That means buy-one-get-one deals, coupons and giveaways can pop up on the app at any given moment.

 

Most of the deals are time sensitive, so you can get better deals if you pay attention to the app’s updates. The app is super easy to use, too. All you have to do is show your phone to the cashier as you check out, then pay any remaining balance. Warning, this app can get pretty addictive. If you find yourself waking up every morning and checking this app before you check Snapchat, don’t be alarmed. Remember, there’s always a better deal!

 

Spending Tracker

 

It’s a simple name for a simple app, but it works. Spending Tracker helps you monitor your spending in a way that doesn’t involve writing down every little purchase. You can place purchases into categories and see, visually, where your money is going. The first step to saving money or getting your personal finances in order to keep track of spending. Some people do this by writing down their purchases, but man, does that get tedious. Spending Tracker is the 21st Century way to get your spending habits under control. 

 

We appreciate you taking some time out of your day to read our latest blog. There are hundreds of apps out there, and one of them is just waiting to be installed on your phone and change your life. As for us, we’ll be back in a couple weeks with another blog post. In the meantime, you can follow us on social media to stay up to date on with the latest news and events going on at 4th Street Commons apartments by FIU.

Time for Brunch with your FIU Apartments

Jun 08, 2017

Next time your parents decide to visit you at your FIU apartments, show them this blog post. Below, we’ve listed out and provided recommendations on some of the best brunches that Miami has to offer.

 

Brunch is kind of a right of passage for college students as they transition into adult life. After you graduate, brunch is one of the best ways to see friends on the weekends. It’s hard for anyone to turn down an invitation to go get incredible food that’s only offered between the hours of 11am and 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Brunch only comes around once or twice per week, so you have to take advantage when the moment arises.

 

No need to thank us, it’s all part of being the apartments near FIU Miami students love to come home to. We provide recommendations so our students can live their best life during their college years, especially on the weekends when parents are in town and willing to buy you brunch.

 

Here are some places in Miami that serve beautiful food in a beautiful setting. In a town like Miami, you really can’t go wrong with any brunch spot, but these are the best of the best.

 

Glass and Vine

 

All the dishes at Glass and Vine are meant to be eaten family style, which makes it that much easier to convince your parents to bring you here. You’ll get to sample dishes like oven baked eggs with prosciutto, crab hush puppies and sweet potatoes with cheese. They’re also one of the only restaurants in Miami that serves semolina pancakes. Semolina is an Indian style of flour, and it makes for a unique style of pancake.

 

Bocas House

 

You can find tons of delicious Peruvian and Venezuelan menu options here, or you can stick to what you know and order waffles with Nutella and strawberries on top. Check out their social media feed if you want to really get your stomach rumbling before brunch.

 

Fooq’s

 

This place is perfect if you’re absolutely starving. When you forget to eat a midnight snack the night before, wake up on Sunday morning and head to Fooq’s. You can’t go wrong with their dish of chorizo, fried egg and hand cut fries. Plus, they’re known to bring out complimentary Zak the Baker bread. It’s not your average bread either, because it comes topped with melted cheese and roasted mushrooms.

 

Once you’ve downed the bread, start browsing the menu. You’ll see a brunch burger, and you’ll probably feel compelled to order it. The food is definitely pricey, but hopefully you’re on your parents dime.

 

Eating House

 

Full disclosure, there will definitely be a line at Eating House unless you get there early. Their food and plating methods do lead to some highly likeable Instagrams though, so maybe it’s worth it. Plus, where else in Miami can you get Cap’n Crunch pancakes? They’re big on the sweets at Eating House. You can get candied bacon and guava bread torrejas with syrup and cookie crumbles. If you like having dessert for brunch, Eating House is your spot. It’s extremely small though, so be sure to arrive early or make a reservation.

 

Thanks for taking some time to read these brunch recommendations from 4th Street Commons. Whether you go overboard on a breakfast burrito or opt for a simple piece of French toast, we hope your brunch lives up to expectations. We’ll be back in a couple weeks with another informative blog post. While you wait for that, be sure to follow us on social media for more event updates and special offers from your favorite apartments by FIU.