Housing - Page 3

milesoverdenver · 02-26-2007, 02:55 AM

the rooms aren't that small, they average closer to around 110 with the smallest being around 95. but again, only if having a single is something that's important to you is that something to keep in mind. if you want the classic dorm experience, then LLC isn't the perfect fit for you, it just doesn't deserve the crappy rep it gets on campus. it's good if you want a real communal feel with a kitchen and a single for two years without any of the lottery hassle.

oh, and don't get put off by any of the floor event stuff they tout because none of it really ever happens.

Skraylor · 02-26-2007, 04:14 PM

are you in the LLC right now miles??

im in john jay so i dont know about the actual floor events but i get at least 1-2 emails a month about LLC dinners or whatever that say you should do this if you want to be in the LLC next year.

milesoverdenver · 02-27-2007, 12:22 AM

i am. i went to two or three events all year and i still got in for next year.

Shraf · 02-27-2007, 02:51 AM

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it's good if you want a real communal feel with a kitchen and a single for two years without any of the lottery hassle

some downsides though are that you dont get to choose who you live with really, the majority of your suite will be assigned to you which i've seen causes problems with personal space, kitchen and bathroom use....even though we'd like to think everyone is nice and accomodating, it usually isnt the case and odds are you'll end up with an a-hole in your suite. Also, not experiencing and understanding the lottery your freshman year usually puts you at a disadvantage the following year when you go for junior housing.

Skraylor · 02-27-2007, 12:15 PM

i dont really have that much knowledge but it seems to me that all the residential programs at columbia are struggling for applicants...i get bombarded with emails for the LLC/gateway, substance free, and research house thing all the time

ccl11 · 02-27-2007, 11:02 PM

Does anybody actually know anyone who had problems handling the social life in Carman and had to switch out?

Shraf · 02-28-2007, 12:59 AM

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Does anybody actually know anyone who had problems handling the social life in Carman and had to switch out?

yes, this one girl i know moved out of carman to JJ cause she found it hard to concentrate on her workin carman

Skraylor · 02-28-2007, 01:00 AM

there's always at least one or 2 fliers in JJ asking people to switch housing with them tho that could range from anything to room mate issues to social issues.

Achilleus · 03-01-2007, 11:05 AM

I will say, without caveat, that if you want to be guaranteed to make friends and have fun, you should live in Carman your freshman year. I didn't and regret it greatly.

Skraylor · 03-01-2007, 11:25 AM

you cant just say that you wont make friends or not have fun if you live in carman. that may have been your experience and we're all sorry but its not for everyone.

Achilleus · 03-01-2007, 12:44 PM

Let me rephrase. If you would describe yourself as "social" then you should be in Carman.

Denzera · 03-01-2007, 10:05 PM

At the very least, I know of almost no one who opted to live in Carman, considered themselves a social person, and was anything less than thrilled with the experience.

ibankanalyst · 03-08-2007, 02:38 AM

Hi,

Columbia has a wiki with lots of info about the dorms: http://www.wikicu.com/
http://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=John_Jay
http://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Carman
http://www.wikicu.com/index.php?title=Furnald

It also has info on Hartley and Wallach and a ton of other stuff.

mahras2 · 03-17-2007, 08:45 PM

Does anyone know how difficult is it for freshman to get a single at John Jay? Appreciate any assistance. .

Shraf · 03-17-2007, 08:49 PM

if you put it as your first choice for housing you will most likely get it....i think they say that something like 75% of first years get their first choice for housing. Freshman year i wasnt one of those 75% since my first choice was a furnald single but i got a JJ single (my second choice) and was VERY happy with it.