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merc4hire · 03-30-2008, 01:41 AM

Don't sweat it. Ultimately the differences are minute, and both are basically the same deal. Here's what I posted on facebook:

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Hey, I've taken the tour of both housing options twice, and I have to say that I prefer Mesa Court.

First off, much of Middle Earth is co-ed, which is to say that the females live in rooms across from the males. They have seperate bathrooms of course, but still, the living conditions are close. Mesa's layout is that different wings of the same building have different genders. Makes more sense to me.

Also, I liked Mesa's layout way better. It's more centralized than Middle Earth is, and that makes for a better atmosphere in my opinion. Wasn't a fan of ME's slightly cramped and darker layout. Not enough large windows, you'll get a better view in Mesa.

Mesa's activities I hear, are also more geared toward hall pride, in contrast to Middle Earth, which is geared more toward "Middle Earth" pride. It makes more sense to me that I'm going to be more connected to my hall, seeing as how I'm going to live in close quarters with these folks.

Some advantages that ME has over Mesa is that they have cable internet in each of the rooms, and that it's closer to the center of campus. However, internet is still accesible if you live in Mesa, just not in your room, and since you're a freshman, you're going to be taking your GE requirements, you'll have classes all over campus.

Also, ME's dining hall has better food, but that's irrelevant considering you can still eat there if you live in Mesa.

All in all, either is a fine choice. Visit for yourself and see, but Mesa appeared to me as an option more geared to my tastes.
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