The city of San Marcos is filled with student living communities. Some big, some small. The offices are based off of who comes in with the common question being “how can we help you today?” Although with Covid-19 in the picture, the way student housing is run daily has changed drastically just like many other things far and wide. Office doors are locked, amenities are closed and all questions or concerns are handled with limited contact.
With all gyms being closed, getting a good workout in can be difficult. On our property there are hiking trails all around, so residents are able to take advantage of what is around them. 
The front door of a property says a lot, though the flyers on this door explaining how the office is closed to anyone but staff says more. 
The Dakota Ranch property motto is “Live Better” and with having the office closed, the neon lights have stayed off. 
Walking through the front doors of Dakota Ranch is always warm and inviting, though now that the doors remained locked, everything has looked empty. 
The TV’s during a normal work day are usually playing ESPN. On a Covid-19 work day, even ESPN isn’t the same so the TV’s remain off. 
In the club house, there are plenty of places for residents to sit and get comfortable. During this time, all the chairs remain empty. 
Games like shuffle board are an open invitation for anyone to come and play, though the games are left unfixed and unplayable for the time being. 
Gyms, pools, basket ball and volley ball courts are closed all around the country and it is well reflected in signs put up in explanation. 
In an effort to flatten the curve, many people are staying inside and away from others leaving all chairs outside empty. 
The office doors might be closed for student housing, but that doesn’t stop leasing agents from showing off the best parts of the property!
