taoshima

Living as a Freshman at the Univeristy of Washington

As a freshman at the University of Washington, my first quarter here was definitely a great learning experience. However, living on campus was definitely not the best option I could have chosen. I live in the all freshman dorm known as Lander. Although very convenient and social, it also has many negative aspects. If you are one to go to bed early, good luck getting past the noisy people who are still up at 2am in the morning being loud. The bathrooms are unfortunately disgusting. The toilets of the girl's restroom are many times flooded or not flushed. The showers are littered with hair and often times do not even give sufficient hot water. The rooms are mainly triples and are tiny when you live with two other people. The dining on campus is definitely not one of the best either. The cafeteria under my dorm does not serve very tasty food although they claim it to be healthy for you (although I don't see how pizza and hamburgers could possibly be healthy). All around campus you could find junk food, fast food, and just plain unhealthy eating habits. Living on campus is definitely convenient because the dorms are very close to your classes and you live with your friends. The cost is some what high for a cramped up little dorm room but the convenience makes the cost worth it. Although the dorm and dining at the University of Washington isn't the best, the university as a whole is truly exceptional.