Public housing vs Private

KScorp
Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:53:32 +0000

So, I’ve just decided to go here. Next hurdle: picking a place to live.

I don’t know much about the housing, so can you answer these questions on some of the dorms?

1. Is it quiet? Are the walls “thick”? I don’t want to hear the conversations of my neighbors…

2. Is there good food? Is there a variety of food? This is mainly for private housing, but for public housing, is the local cafeteria OK as well?

3. Do you think it would be a good place for an computer engineer / computer scientist?

4. Is it close to the University quad / Engineering quad?

5. How big are the rooms? Do they ever feel cramped?

Specifically, I’m wondering about these dorms:
PRIVATE:
Hendrick House
Bromley Hall
Illini Tower

PUBLIC:
I really have no clue where to start here. ISR is a possiblity. I might want to avoid the 6-pack because of it’s reputation for parties. (Unless I heard incorrectly.) So, if it’s relatively close to the quad, can you answer the above questions?

If you can, tell me any comments you have on the housing option you’re discussing.

Sorry if it seems I’m asking for you to basically choose a dorm for me. But I want to have a good base of information on the places I might live in. My biggest concern is to go Private or Public. If you have any general comments on that, please tell me as well. =)