A growing number of US universities are adopting pet-friendly housing policies to help reduce student stress and anxiety. Institutions like Eckerd College, MIT, and the University of Northern Colorado allow pets in dormitories under specific conditions. Students report emotional and social benefits from living with animals, while universities adapt their infrastructure and regulations to accommodate them. From cats and dogs to turtles and tarantulas, pets are becoming part of campus life across the country.
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A growing number of US universities are adopting pet-friendly housing policies to help reduce student stress and anxiety. Institutions like Eckerd College, MIT, and the University of Northern Colorado allow pets in dormitories under specific conditions. Students report emotional and social benefits from living with animals, while universities adapt their infrastructure and regulations to accommodate them. From cats and dogs to turtles and tarantulas, pets are becoming part of campus life across... Expand
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