This class is an independent living simulation “real life” which takes the independent living skills learned previously in prerequisite course material and put them into action.  Students are assigned a roommate and learn the advantages and disadvantages.  Curriculum covered during the this course include: apartment/independent living application processes, damage deposits, move in check list, signing a lease, ending a lease early and cost involved with moving.  Student’s grocery shop and prepare meal plans from a prerequisite class working within a daily budget.  Students demonstrate the skills needed and complete basic housekeeping and maintenance skills that are completed daily, weekly, monthly and yearly.  Students also learn how to respond to emergency situations.