Class of 2020 Decisions

Balthezar
Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:01:52 +0000

First, congratulations on your acceptance. My daughter is in DAAP’s Interior Design program. I’m not sure where you’re searching on the internet, but while no place is perfectly safe, the UC campus is one of the more safe places that you can find yourself at. My daughter never felt unsafe, or threatened in any way while on campus, even late at night after working to finish projects at DAAP and then walking back to the dorms. The closest dorm on the campus proper to DAAP would be both Morgens and the newly rehabbed Scioto, however those dorms are mostly inhabited by upperclassmen. Entering freshman usually request the DAAP floors in Daniels hall, which is mainly quads, with just a few doubles/singles. Quads are good for meeting new students, and that’s usually the case, however, occasionally you can have a roommate that just is not ideal. @DAAPmom can tell you more about her daughter’s experience. My daughter never really had any problems when she stayed her freshman year at Daniels, except for the occasional disagreement here and there. Other typical “Freshman” dorms on the Uptown campus proper are Calhoun and Sidell.

Given DAAP’s location in the northwest corner of the campus, and the location of the campus-proper dorms on the east and southern edges of campus, you’ll have between a 5-10 minute walk to DAAP. That’s pretty much from any dorm. That includes Stratford Heights which, being across a relatively busy Clifton Ave, is not on what I’m calling the campus-proper, but, depending on which residence building that you’re in, you might just be slightly closer to DAAP than even Morgens Hall. The dorm-areas are heavily patrolled, but wherever you are within a mile of campus, there is always the campus shuttle service, and the “Nightride” pickup service available for you to use.

Overall, on campus, I’d say there is absolutely nothing to worry about as long as you stay smart, meaning travel in a group at night, if possible, and be aware of your surroundings (meaning stay off your smartphone). When you’re off campus, as in any larger city, there are good and bad areas. If you need to travel off the campus proper, it’ll usually be to the UC campus strip on Calhoun/McMillan on the south side of campus. If you need/want to go elsewhere, go during the daylight hours, and you’ll likely have no problems at all. At night, anywhere off campus, walking alone is to be avoided, if possible. But that advice goes for any campus, not just UC.

You’re embarking on an exciting part of your life. Stay focused, work hard, and enjoy the ride.