Housing: Risley vs West Campus vs Residence Halls? (Also roommates?)

NJCornellMom
Sun, 19 Apr 2015 02:15:45 +0000

Just a parent here, but Risley has plenty of variety in students. All sorts of majors and interests. They just had their annual Harry Potter party which is open to the greater community (families come with kids, too). There are various social opportunities. You choose how many to attend, how much to get involved. If there isn’t a game night, make one. There are art studios and music practice rooms in the basement. There’s a small theater and also a dining hall (M-F, lunch and dinner only, other dining halls are close enough). It’s quite convenient to classes (though that always depends on where your specific classes are), as it’s the closest north campus building to the bridge to the academic campus. Risley has plenty of singles if you prefer one. You do pay a premium for that. My son has had a single there for three years and will have one again next year. It’s a great old building. Lots of character.