My son did scholars and a big difference in the honors v scholars housing is that honors dorms are scattered throughout campus. In contrast, scholars dorms are all within a single quad - the Cambridge Community. So, all the scholars program dorms are right next to each other, creating more of a larger community. My son really enjoyed living in Chestertown (despite lack of a/c) because of its proximity to Eppley Rec Center, Xfinity Center, engineering/science classes, the Incon (the nickname for the convenience store since it’s hours are somewhat "incon"venient), and LaPlata Beach (a large open area between Cumberland and LaPlata where volleyball games and other events are often held spontaneously). So, yes, I would def recommend living in scholars housing for scholars community events. Scholars also holds special scholars sections of English 101 in the community center in the middle of the quad, bbq’s, and other community events.