In the Princeton Review, students can see how high or low the University has ranked in certain categories each year. Most might be pleased to find the University is in the top 20 in both “Reefer Madness” and “Party School.” Students will also see that the University takes No. 1 in “dorm Like Dungeons.”
Loud music, roommates and small closets are several reasons that living in the residence halls is difficult. Nevertheless, some students choose not to move out after their first year; instead they switch roommates, live in a single, or change halls or complexes.
“There are many advantages to living in the dorm, such as the instant community and connection you make when living with people in a residence hall,” said Associate Director of Residence Life Sheri Donahoe.
Donahoe works hard to persuade students to live in the residence halls, giving returning residents incentives to do so. Her main project is “Room Race ’05.” This program allows current students to reserve a preferred room for next year before incoming freshmen get placed.
Donahoe is also working to set up the Riley Complex as a
returning student residence hall.
Freshman Jeffrey Cerveny lives in Bean Complex and said he is planning to live in the residence halls again.
“I am most excited about living in the residence halls again because it is easy and all the perks you get from living in halls, like having someone else clean the bathrooms and having someone else make your food. Also, it is on campus,” Cerveny said.
Cerveny has already registered online for the room and will be the 81st person to get a room assignment. He said the main thing he is looking forward to is getting a bigger room with more space.
With incentives and easy registration for returning residency, living in the residence halls for a second year might make a smooth transition into another year on campus.
For more Princeton Review rankings on the University’s dorm visit www.princetonreview.com.