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ICrisis · 05-11-2008, 07:43 PM

The Upper Residences are pretty much identical. The culture changes from year to year, but the experience you have in one is not going to be significantly different from another, so I'm lumping them all together.

Pros: Surrounded by the most diverse student body. Close to campus, close to the Plateau, close to Mont-Royal where Tams Tams (hippie music and a lot of pot smoking) is held in the summer.

Cons: Dorm rooms are tiny. The hill is not so bad in the fall and summer, but Montreal winters make it a real pain to walk up hill. Dorm rooms are in pretty bad condition in my opinion. Also, if you happen to live near someone who is a particularly messy, because of the proximity to your dorm, some of the consequences can spread to your room. Shared kitchens.

New Rez

Pros: Best rooms, best food, most convenient location.

Cons: New Rez's dirty secret: Because of the sheer amount of young people in the residence getting high and drunk every Thursday to Sunday, New Rez often has pest problem. Imagine trying to clean up 14 floors worth of 18-21 year olds every Monday. New Rez also has a well deserved reputation for being the residence with the most spoiled brats. I know, every residence has its bad apples, but New Rez just attracts the most because of it's environment. It's the most expensive residence and it's dorm rooms once belonged to a four star hotel, it's to be expected. Also, the likelihood of you getting a single room is pretty low since they often go to scholarship students so just keep that in mind.

Greenbriar

Pros: Most accessible in terms of location. Across the street from most of the major buildings. Biggest living spaces. Meal plans are optional and you get your own kitchen so if you're a good cook this is a great location. Cheapest rents. You get your own bedroom in addition to a large apartment, complete with living room, balcony and windows.

Cons: Lack of any real good grocery stores near campus. There's a Provigo and a Metro, but they aren't all that great if you're looking for specialty stuff (ie: Asian food, organic food etc.). Rooms vary greatly in quality.

05-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#16
ICrisis Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Threads: 12 Posts: 229	The Upper Residences are pretty much identical. The culture changes from year to year, but the experience you have in one is not going to be significantly different from another, so I'm lumping them all together. Pros: Surrounded by the most diverse student body. Close to campus, close to the Plateau, close to Mont-Royal where Tams Tams (hippie music and a lot of pot smoking) is held in the summer. Cons: Dorm rooms are tiny. The hill is not so bad in the fall and summer, but Montreal winters make it a real pain to walk up hill. Dorm rooms are in pretty bad condition in my opinion. Also, if you happen to live near someone who is a particularly messy, because of the proximity to your dorm, some of the consequences can spread to your room. Shared kitchens. New Rez Pros: Best rooms, best food, most convenient location. Cons: New Rez's dirty secret: Because of the sheer amount of young people in the residence getting high and drunk every Thursday to Sunday, New Rez often has pest problem. Imagine trying to clean up 14 floors worth of 18-21 year olds every Monday. New Rez also has a well deserved reputation for being the residence with the most spoiled brats. I know, every residence has its bad apples, but New Rez just attracts the most because of it's environment. It's the most expensive residence and it's dorm rooms once belonged to a four star hotel, it's to be expected. Also, the likelihood of you getting a single room is pretty low since they often go to scholarship students so just keep that in mind. Greenbriar Pros: Most accessible in terms of location. Across the street from most of the major buildings. Biggest living spaces. Meal plans are optional and you get your own kitchen so if you're a good cook this is a great location. Cheapest rents. You get your own bedroom in addition to a large apartment, complete with living room, balcony and windows. Cons: Lack of any real good grocery stores near campus. There's a Provigo and a Metro, but they aren't all that great if you're looking for specialty stuff (ie: Asian food, organic food etc.). Rooms vary greatly in quality.