After scrolling through TikTok and seeing students cooking up a storm in their school hostel, it hit me: universities that insist on on-campus living for all are limiting their own potential. Think about it: if your student body grows to 10,000, do you really want the headache of providing dorms for everyone? It’s a massive, mind-boggling commitment.

Now, imagine the alternative – investing in what really matters. Instead of sinking funds into housing everyone, why not focus on a portion and channel the rest into tech, research, top-notch faculty, and programs that enrich the learning experience? Letting willing students live off-campus isn’t just practical; it’s a game changer for institutional growth and educational quality.