<p>My son lived in a Cowell dorm his first year (Adams house). He lived in a a double room, and on the substance free floor. It was very quiet! That floor seemed to have a couple of vacant rooms. The room was small, but they each had a closet, dressers, etc. I did not think the room was run down at all. This year (his sophmore year) he lived in a Cowell apartment with his roommate from last year and 3 other kids. The apartments are really nice (and seemingly new). My son chose Cowell because he felt he would “fit” there the most. He is a Literature major. (He is not a jock at all). Anyway, he really likes it there alot!</p>