TOWERS OR FORBES honors HOUSING

CuttingEdge
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:16:12 +0000

Ok, well I am in Forbes (as my home as well as literally as I write this) so I suppose I will give my thoughts.

My impression is that Forbes isn’t all that different from everywhere else so whatever extreme thing you hear either for or against it aren’t true. However, here are the more subtle differences.


Almost everybody does study some of the time (though plenty of people only study here and there) and most people have some academic interests (though not all).
It is quieter, I think, though people still get drunk, run around yelling in the halls for one reason or another (i do that a bunch), or otherwise make noise.
There are more nerdy kids though they (maybe i should say we) are by no means a true majority. The majority of people are mostly normal with a bit of a nerdy side. It is a lot of fun sometimes because of that. A large portion of the dorm parties. However, parties generally are elsewhere if you aren’t into that
People do tend to all be fairly smart
It tends to be a bit (though less than it might be) more inclusive
It is smaller so you know much of the building
The rooms are nicer
You have to walk to market (a lot of people like this because none of us have really gained a lot of weight) which can be a pain.
You tend to feel more connected to Oakland but less to the freshman towers scene.


Anyways, its just a dorm. All the same stuff happens. Some just happens a bit more often and some a bit less. Its same with the people. All kind of people are represented the distribution is a bit different.

Is it for you?

I don’t know. For most people I would say no. However, I am really happy with my decision. Its entirely a personal thing.

I hope that helped.