<p>Are the housing stereotypes about north campus (being socially lacking and more laid back) and south campus (being the center for non-stop partying) true? Personally, I would prefer a less hectic atmosphere, so it’s important to know if there is a grain of truth in these statements.</p>
<p>Rhombus, my son, now a junior living off campus (actually in Europe this semester), lived in McDowell (northside) for 2 years. He said that while the north side is generally quieter than the south, it is not dead. He had quite an active social life both in his dorm and out of it. He did not feel disenfranchised from the campus social life. Doublelayer, the student answering questions on another thread who is a second semester freshman living on the southside, would have you believe that northsiders are losers with no social life. How she knows that without ever having lived there is a mystery.</p>
<p>Yeah, I had read her thread and got a little worried. I don’t want to be in a place where everyone is loud all the time, but I don’t exactly want to be an outcast either. But, different people are comfortable with different settings, so I’m glad the school can satisfy a wide array of needs. Thanks!</p>
<p>Agreed! I have been searching for different opinions on houses… I’m not a party animal, but I too don’t want have to no social life. I’ve heard many great things McDowell, so I think I’m going to end up housing there. :)</p>
<p>Well, perhaps we can create the north campus social life! I stayed in McDowell over the summer for a camp and if I had to choose a dorm I would go there because I’m already so comfortable with it.</p>