The Graduate's Grind: Brigham Young University- Idaho
Home Away From Home:
Greenbrier Apartments
By. Adriane Wieben
Greenbrier Apartments seems like a home away from home. Though it is an older apartment complex (it’s been around since the ‘70s), that fact doesn’t seem to affect its popularity. Each semester the waiting list gets longer and longer as the secret of this little gem is spread around, and students are anxious for an opportunity to live there. That’s because at approximately $900 per semester for a shared bedroom (slightly more for a single tenant bedroom) Greenbrier is one of the best deals—and experiences—around.
Recently remodeled, each apartment includes a coin-less washer and dryer, a dishwasher, free Internet in every bedroom, and free cable in the living room. That means that when it comes right down to it, it’s a lot like living at home—only you have to pay for your own laundry soap. There’s even a “dad” figure named Clint, the handyman who is always on call. Unless it’s Sunday, your fix-it needs never go unattended, whether a heater that has gone out, a light bulb is on the blink, or the bathtub drain is clogged.
The complex is divided into six separate housing units, two for men and four for women, with four apartments in each unit. Most units are for six people, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, but the manger generally saves two or three units to house four students, allowing a select few to have their own bedroom. This may seem like a lot of people to squeeze into one apartment, but with the quality of people who are drawn to Greenbrier, roommates feel more like brothers or sisters, and that does a lot to diminish any space issues. All nestled together and hidden away in the middle of the block (between 1st and 2nd East, and 1st and 2nd South) the complex tenants really start to feel like family.
Another major draw for the complex is the ward. BYU-Idaho 66th ward is made up entirely of the Greenbrier community, and living so close together gives the men and women of the ward a better chance to get to know each other. Activities and events have a high attendance rate, and are never in short supply. It is not uncommon to have ward members “drop by” unannounced to invite everyone to an intramural game, or a party, or just to stay for several hours and talk. The marriage rate within the ward is quite high, but those who don’t get married still make friends for life. Tenants return semester after semester just to be part of the ward family, and it is known as one of the friendliest apartment complexes around.
For more information, the complex has a great website at RexburgStudentHousing.com, complete with pictures, pricing, and a “Contact Us” link. If you are looking for a “home away from home,” then look no further than Greenbrier Apartments.
Recently remodeled, each apartment includes a coin-less washer and dryer, a dishwasher, free Internet in every bedroom, and free cable in the living room. That means that when it comes right down to it, it’s a lot like living at home—only you have to pay for your own laundry soap. There’s even a “dad” figure named Clint, the handyman who is always on call. Unless it’s Sunday, your fix-it needs never go unattended, whether a heater that has gone out, a light bulb is on the blink, or the bathtub drain is clogged.
The complex is divided into six separate housing units, two for men and four for women, with four apartments in each unit. Most units are for six people, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, but the manger generally saves two or three units to house four students, allowing a select few to have their own bedroom. This may seem like a lot of people to squeeze into one apartment, but with the quality of people who are drawn to Greenbrier, roommates feel more like brothers or sisters, and that does a lot to diminish any space issues. All nestled together and hidden away in the middle of the block (between 1st and 2nd East, and 1st and 2nd South) the complex tenants really start to feel like family.
Another major draw for the complex is the ward. BYU-Idaho 66th ward is made up entirely of the Greenbrier community, and living so close together gives the men and women of the ward a better chance to get to know each other. Activities and events have a high attendance rate, and are never in short supply. It is not uncommon to have ward members “drop by” unannounced to invite everyone to an intramural game, or a party, or just to stay for several hours and talk. The marriage rate within the ward is quite high, but those who don’t get married still make friends for life. Tenants return semester after semester just to be part of the ward family, and it is known as one of the friendliest apartment complexes around.
For more information, the complex has a great website at RexburgStudentHousing.com, complete with pictures, pricing, and a “Contact Us” link. If you are looking for a “home away from home,” then look no further than Greenbrier Apartments.
Danbury Manor
By. Kimberly Grace
In 2000, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that Ricks College would be transformed into a four-year university and would be called Brigham Young University-Idaho. The expected influx of students grew to nearly 12,000 students; this created a slight problem for available housing. Apartment complexes were built in a hurry; homes were also converted into apartments for students. Danbury Manor is a complex of houses that has been converted into BYU-Idaho approved housing for single women.
Danbury Manor and Danbury Manor East are owned by the same people. They are investors from Indiana who buy houses in the Rexburg area, and sell contracts to BYU-Idaho students. Houses are becoming more and more popular with students, because of the available space in the apartment and the homelike feel that comes with living in an actual house. The University, however, is currently debating the safety of allowing 100-year-old homes on the approved housing list. Houses are expensive to convert to apartments, and difficult to keep in good condition. Danbury Manor is popular with girls and almost always has a waiting list. The two complexes are a set of four houses overseen by the same manager.
Danbury Manor is on 1st east in Rexburg the two houses are next to each other. One houses the managers, and the other is an upstairs and separate downstairs apartment with room for 18 girls. Danbury Manor East is on 2nd S in Rexburg and is also two houses; there is a downstairs that houses the assistant manager, the rest of the spaces are for up to 19 girls.The two complexes are in different wards, but both are located within minutes of the campus and popular grocery and eating places. Both come with free utilities, internet and long distance calling. Danbury Manor East has free laundry, while Danbury Manor has a dish-washer and large backyard. They both come with things that actual apartments provide, such as free storage and ample parking.
The difference is with a smaller numbers of tenants, the managers are able to be more personable, and requests are answered quickly. Houses, like apartments, are essential in the growth of Rexburg and Brigham Young University-Idaho; they provide safety and a happy atmosphere for students to live in.
