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If you decide to attend UM, there will be a form you fill out ranking the residential colleges by preference. This seems to be basically useless, as almost all freshmen are placed in Hecht or Stanford, also called the Towers. Although the other dorms are bigger and don’t have communal bathrooms, most students agree that spending a year in the Towers is a good experience because it forces you to meet people. The suites in Mahoney, Pearson, and Eaton are nicer, but some students like the atmosphere in the Towers so much that they keep their rooms for the next year. The Towers are definitely the most wild and fun dorms, then Mahoney and Pearson, where some floors have a good social atmosphere. Eaton is generally considered the quietest of the residential colleges, which many people might prefer.

If you’re lucky and you have a good RA, your floor will turn into a big family. Video game tournaments and hallway sports are common, and chances are, at least a few people on your floor will be friends that you keep in touch with for the rest of college. A lot of upperclassmen try to get into the apartments, which are tough to reserve. The layout is nice, but the buildings themselves are old and in random areas of campus where it’s hard to meet new people. In the past, there have been overcrowding issues, and students have been sent to the Holiday Inn across the street from campus. Even though a free hotel room with maid service and HBO might sound like a good deal, avoid this at all costs if you have any desire to meet people and make friends.

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kjschmicker

'14

Music Teacher Education

3.1

B-

Dorms Alright

The dorms at UM are pretty standard, cinderblock and rooms on the small side, what you'd expect. Upperclassmen have the option to live in on-campus apartments, and they're really nice. It's extremely competitive to get on-campus housing, so if you want to live on campus, put your deposit down as soon as you can. Otherwise, rent can be above $1000 a month, or you're stuck on a waiting list living in the Holiday Inn.

Jan 17, 2012

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subashj

'15

Business Administration and Management

3.5

B

As Good as Can Be Expected.

The dorms are comfortable enough, floors seem to have a strong sense of community (which is always a good thing.) Nothing particularly special about the freshmen dorms, except for the fact that Stanford is far more outdated than the well-designed Hecht. The differences are minor, like nicer elevators, better lighting and furniture in the lobby, and an ATM, but it still make a difference. Fortunately, Stanford is supposed to undergo some renovations next year. Unfortunately, it won't matter cause I won't be there.

Dec 23, 2011

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MiamiSenior

'11

Neuroscience

2.7

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Dorms Are Not the Best but It's the Experience

I lived in the freshman dorms and while they are fairly bad, it is very much a bonding experience. You will make friends on your floor and those who also must suffer through Stanford/Hecht and the dining halls. I also lived in the UV which is very nice but very expensive.

Nov 11, 2011

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