Paul Revere Dorm - Phillips Academy Andover

Tapper7
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:30:33 +0000

Best. Dorm. Ever. I lived there my first year and I loved it. It’s very close to all of your classes, which is nice both for sleeping in and exchanging books during the day. It’s also nice when things are going on on the weekends, because you can see a lot of the outdoor events from your window. The singles are quite spacious, though some of the fourth floor ones are a slightly awkward shape due to the slant of the roof. For whatever reason, a lot of the overhead lights are quite dim, so to do any work at night, you’ll probably need a lamp of some sort. The closets also don’t have any light. I usually just kept a push light on the shelves and it was sufficient.

The people there tend to be a bit…bubbly. It can be a bit loud during the day Mon-Fri and at night on the weekends. Like most dorms, it’s quiet enough during study hours. The only house counselor that’s the same is Ms. Shimazu. She’s a little crazy, but amazing. Get her to tell you stories, she’s got some…interesting ones. Ms. Shimazu’s pretty lax about the rules, but I’m not sure about the other three.