Wesleyan Housing Options?

doctorhorrible96
Thu, 23 Jul 2015 18:06:03 +0000

I’ll be a freshman at Wes in the fall and I’m currently considering my housing options. I’m not into heavy drinking/partying/drugs but I do that kind of stuff occasionally and I like being social. I would also prefer living in a two person double. Could anyone give me the general vibe and pros/cons of Westco, 200 Church Street, Bennet Hall, and Clark?

-Westco: You do tend to get the artsy/stoner/musical vibe from most people there; however, you’ll get that everywhere. One thing to fear though: from what I’ve heard, the ‘self governing’ that goes on in Westco is more of a popularity contest, and is very similar to rushing at frats/sororities. Pretty good party scene because of its very central location.
-200 Church: It’s basically a dorm. You won’t miss out on anything. And yes to diversity! They have great programs/events and have lots of chill people.
-Bennet is a pretty normal dorm, and since it’s so new, it is LOVELY to live in. Clark is meh. Good location though. Having so many frosh in one place does let the dorms get a bit juvenile, but you’ll barely notice it.

Honestly, there’s partying everywhere, and it’s also very easily avoided. Also, don’t overlook the Butts!!! I lived on the first floor of Butt C (renovated. such a nice life.), and I probably had a better experience than a lot of people (HUGE windows, easy access to the science buildings, didn’t even have to walk outside to get to Summies, and the rooms—especially the doubles—are huge).

I just finished writing this and I just realized that housing for this year is already out. Oops. But if you got the butts and are worried your life will be sad, fear not! The butts are the best.