<p>My S lived in Virginia last year as a freshman. His floor was very social, and it was what I consider to be the quintessential freshman dorm experience - older building, doors kept open, socializing in the hallway, etc. He also liked the close proximity to the Varsity and late night McEwen. Virginia has the added plus (over Sloan) that it is connected to West (all girls) and they share a common room. I think he would make this choice again for freshman year, although now that he has his own big room in a quiet apartment, he is really a happy camper! The overly social aspect of his hall started to wear on him towards the end of the year, mostly because he had found his own social niche elsewhere and would have preferred to have a quiet space when he came “home”. </p>