YPSILANTI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — Eastern Michigan University and Target are teaming up to give two students $500 gift cards to decorate their living spaces at the university’s Lakeview and Westview Apartments.
The new apartments, Part of EMU’s plan to refurbish student accommodationwill be available this fall. The new state-of-the-art buildings offer studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom apartments with modern amenities.
According to officials, the gift cards issued as part of the “Reface My Living Space” initiative will be used to open the new apartments on campus while also providing students with new, modern living space.
“This opportunity is helpful to our students, especially those who are experiencing financial hardship,” Jeanette Zalba, director of housing and residence life at Eastern, said in a statement. “A comfortable and well-appointed living space can make a significant difference in a student’s academic performance and overall well-being. We are grateful to Target for helping our students create a nurturing environment in which they can thrive.”
Students who will be living in the apartments this fall can submit a 300- to 500-word story describing how they will use the gift card to decorate their room and how it will support their personal and academic goals. Applications can be submitted online until August 28.
The winners then film their shopping experience and the final unveiling of the decorated apartment.
