Carl Becker vs. Hans Bethe

countryangel926
Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:34:00 +0000

I live in Becker now, and I’d say that the laundry and dining rooms are closer to the South elevator. South Becker also includes the House Office (where you can pick up packages, get a spare key if you’re locked out, etc.) and mailboxes (plus an outgoing mail slot). You can get from North to South without going outside, but you need to take the elevator to the ground floor, walk across the building, and then switch elevators.

Super singles are in the gothics, and cost more than regular singles do. I also came from a large single in Balch, but the transition to a smaller single in Becker really wasn’t too bad, and I think it’s worth it for the other perks (indoor laundry, dining hall, elevator, etc). I actually prefer Bethe’s food to Becker’s, but Becker has a much nicer TV lounge and a cooling system that basically functions as air conditioning in the warmer months.

As far as friends go, I agree that most people tend to stick with the same group of friends that they made the previous year. At least where I am in Becker, doors usually remain closed, and while you’re “friendly” with your hallmates people generally come in with a pre-determined friend group.