Living in Minnesota means living two different lives. In the winter, enjoy the culture of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts or spend a lazy weekend browsing stores like GAP and Macy’s at Nicollet Mall. When the sun comes out, a different version of the state comes to light. Head for Target Field, where you can grab a hotdog and watch the Minnesota Twins’ baseball games. Take a walk around Lake Calhoun, stopping at Tin Fish for mahi tacos. Take the perfect shot for your Instagram as the sun goes down on the dock afterwards.

Just a 20-minute stroll in the warmer weather and a six-minute drive when the freezing Minnesota winter hits, getting to class at the University of Minnesota will be a cinch from The Pavilion on Berry. When you get back after a long day at college, you can park your car in the secure lot at home.

Grab a gourmet sandwich from Jimmy John’s and head for the video game theater in your building. Leave your bag in your walk-in closet and throw your snow-soaked scarf in your washer/dryer. Everything you need is under one roof so there’s no need to go back out into the cold.

Run off your burger in the property’s fitness center and get a change of scenery in the computer lab, where you can set up a study group with friends. Back in your fully-furnished apartment you can Facetime family using the high speed Wi-Fi or recline on thedesigner furniture with your housemates. Watch your favourite shows like True Detective or Girls on your flatscreen TV as your cable package includes HBO. When you need some alone time though, don’t worry as no matter what size apartment you rent, you’ll always have your own bathroom to freshen up in before dinner.

When the weather gets warmer, Minnesota changes shape. If you’re dreaming of scenic bike rides around nearby Lake Calhoun, there is free cycle storage at The Pavilion on Berry. Or you could just head to your building’s grill area for dinner.