<p>I thought I would reactivate this thread to help the incoming freshman make their choices. One thing to consider is whether you want to have to move out during interim in Dec/Jan. Per Lafayette:</p>
<p>Interim Session
South College and Watson Halls will be used to house students during the 2008 Interim Session. Residents of these buildings will be required to remove their possessions during the semester break.</p>
<p>My son is in Ruef this year and has been happy there with the exception of just a few very hot days in late August (Ruef has no air conditioning). But he’s very close to his preferred dining hall and to all of his government and economics classes. The rooms are sizeable with a nice size open walk in closet/dressing area for each roommate. The rooms are not carpeted but an inexpensive rug from Home Depot worked just fine. There are two resident lounges, one very large and one small both with TVs. S and his friends tend to gather in the smaller lounge to watch sports or just hang out. </p>
<p>If any freshman/freshman parents are still following this board perhaps you can add your own first year housing experiences to help the incoming freshman make their choices.</p>