Brown University
- Facilities

Great but Still Room for Improvement

The facilities at Brown is pretty good. The libraries have been recently renovated so there are more study spaces available. However, I wish we had more access to some libraries that are often closed for a majority of the day. I really loved that the basement of the Science Library (Freidman Center) was open 24 hrs! The student center recently got a big renovation! Prior to that, we actually did not have a proper student center. Now, I really enjoy this communal space. The campus is very pretty in the spring and summer. The main green is always a great place to hang out, people watch and enjoy the outdoors!

Average

Considering the fact that Brown was started in 1764, I tend to be more lenient about how critical I am about Brown's facilities. This is due to the fact that as an older school most of the architecture and facilities have been around for a while and contribute a lot to the campus' history. Nevertheless so of Brown's facilities could use some upgraded, mostly the dorms. The classrooms, buildings, and other facilities in general are well kept.

Great and Poor

Some facilities on campus are great.

Computers are new and all over campus. The student union was completely redone in the last few years and is now a very popular hangout with a cafe, market, late night area, and everything.

The satellite gym in Keeney Quad needs a lot of work, though. The machines are old and more than half are broken. When you live in Rhode Island, you need indoor fitness centers because the weather holds you hostage indoors for much of winter.

The Sciences Library is amazing. It has the newest everything, a cafe, quiet areas, and late hours.