orangeyouglad

Come on People, Its Just a Dorm

the title says it all. i don't know what kind of elaborate living kids come from at home, or why they expect student housing (that holds thousands of kids) to be just as fancy, but the dorms do the job for me. Ultimately, your dorm, and your room, is what you make it. And any dorm, as a freshman provides that "college experience." No matter where you end up, being a freshman in the dorm provides the best opportunity to meet people freshman year.

Lawrinson: recently completely renovated. separate, private bathrooms with own sink, shower, and toilet and a door to lock for privacy! (a really nice feature). However, very hard to socialize in this high rise the way the floors are built. no on leaves there door open, and it was always quiet when i went in there (weird). But they do have their own mini computer lab and their own bookstore on the first floor. Kind of far away from main campus (its right by the dome) . i was i sadler though (right next store) and i really enjoyed the fact you met so many people from lawrinson because you all eat in the same dining hall in Sadler! Kind of like it's own little community

Sadler: Definitely old, definitely NOT renovated. but its long hallways made living there as a freshman great because everyone was so social and opened their doors . my year there was a great experience, and only having to roll out of bed and go down a few floors to the dining hall was a plus. also being right next to the dome for games with very convenient- kids from sadler/lawrinson always had the best student section seats!

BBB: Yeah, the b's should stand for boondocks. The three dorms that are connected in it's own little mini campus are pretty far as well. However- newly renovated EVERYTHING might make the extra walk worth it...especially when BBB constantly gets the nod as having one of the better dining halls , has a gym, andd a great social atmosphere. BBB makes it triple as easy to meet new people!

Dellplain: I'd say probably the BEST dorm to live in as a freshman due to the fact you are most centrally located on campus. This large dorm with a lot of freshman is closest to the library, many academic buildings , fraternity/sorority row, and the newest dorm (ernie davis). These residents get to dine in the new ernie davis dining hall and have quick access to ernie's new gym.

Ernie Davis: new. BRAND NEW. downside though is smaller rooms (all split doubles too) , and there is only 1 or 2 floors of freshman, making socializing and getting to know new people really hard if you are a freshman.

To Greek or Not to Greek

Whether you are in greek life or not really doesn't effect your social status, your friends, or your good times at school. I have plenty of friends who chose not to go greek and are perfectly happy, still having an amazing time, and don't feel left out. Because Syracuse has so many diverse greek organizations who are all very different, sometimes it is hard to pinpoint who is greek and who is not because the greek organizations represent all types of girls and guys and are not just the stereotype images that tv puts out. Many people rush and find the house that is right for them, and many rush and enjoy the experience and the people they met, but don't join an organization. Going greek definitely an opportunity to feel more connected on campus if you are not involved in any other sports or activities on campus. Greek like offers you the opportunity to be involved, or not as involved as you please. Like anything, you make of it what you want. Greek housing is widely available to almost all fraternities, but for sororities it is a little harder to live in the house because of the demand and the size of the house. But all greek students will have the opportunity to live in the house if desired.

however, at least for freshman year, some of my guy friends said they feel like they cant get into any parties if they are not in a frat.