<p>alright I’m going to do my best to answer all of your questions. just to give you my background so you have some perspective. I’m out of state student, hospitality management major, been here since fall 2006 and graduating in may.</p>
<p>A1: On campus housing was definitely worth it for me. I lived in Hercules freshman and sophomore year and really loved it freshmen year. I lived in Herc 110 (with LEAD) and it was amazing. 50% of my friends i have met somehow through living on campus, you really feel more a part of the school that way. I actually went to the gym on a regular basis because it was so close. My room was perfectly clean and i’m sure you know you only share a bathroom with 3 other girls. Classroom buildings aren’t that far either (walking across campus is a kinda social time, as big as this school is, i’ve never made it all the way across without seeing someone i know) Also walking to class saves you the hassle of parking which can easily take just as long as walking to class. WOULD ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND IT</p>
<p>A2: I don’t know the exact cost breakdown but a meal plan doesn’t save you any money unless you get unlimited and I only know 2 HUNGRY boys who really took advantage of it. </p>
<p>A3: I only lived in the towers for 3 months (sublet over summer shhh!) But from my understanding the pros are: you have a place to stay over winter break and between spring and summer. My friend who lived there for 2 years said the moving out was always easy because you are on your schedule rather than moving out when they tell you too. Another pro to the towers in general is the apts are a little nicer and bigger than the other oncampus apts oh and you don’t have to walk outside to do laundry (everywhere else you do). Cons: if you (like the girl i rented from) get a job else where over a summer, you are screwed. also a few general cons about towers: you are surrounded by athletes (not as cool as it sounds) they can be really loud and quite obnoxious, and you farther from classes than if you lived in herc. They have really built stuff up around the towers but the heart of campus is still the union, breezeway and reflection pond (far from towers).</p>
<p>A4: The 11 month lease is paid at the beginning of each semester. Fall, spring and summer in essence its every 3.5 months. Kinda sucks to front the money, but once you’ve paid you don’t have to worry about rent for a while which is nice.</p>
<p>A5: i lived in herc 110 freshmen year and i loved it. since you considering lead, let me explain. You are surrounded by other fun AND smart people. I never had any problems with noise. The shower is small (just a stand in square) but there is always AWESOME water pressure and the toilets never clog. Sophomore year i lived in 113. It was smallish and of coarse the furniture they provide isn’t the cutest or most comfortable but it gets the job done. You only have to share a bathroom with 1 other girl once in the apts which is nice. the vanity and bathroom area is big. Only major complaint is twin beds.</p>
<p>A6: personally, i wouldn’t live in any of the other ones except nike. lake claire, libra, and all of those are old. I loved that the buildings and rooms were brand new, i felt cleaner and like I was in the more “happening” area of campus.</p>
<p>A7: LEAD Scholars is for students who value school, fun, and volunteering. DO NOT JOIN IF YOU ARE NOT AN OUTGOING LEADER TYPE. almost everyone in lead can be described as bubbly and driven, if those kind of people aren’t for you, don’t join. Most of my friends still (2 years out of the program) were in lead with me. Some cool things i did: participated in homecoming skit and parade both years, held 2 carnivals for a local elementary school, made PBJs to give out to orlandos homeless and got to mentor freshmen as a sophomore. I met so many amazing people, got to give back and learned a lot. I would highly recommend it.</p>
<p>A8: i think the biggest benefit is the large amount people you will meet and know across campus. LEAD acts kind of as a jumping off point for other campus involvement, since it is a 2 year program. Here’s some examples: I’ve known every homecoming queen, members of SGA and presidents of sororities and frats because all of them were in LEAD. I went from day 1 not knowing a single person and by day 7 I had a huge group of friends. That was really great. Also gets you recognized in all the right ways if you do want to go on to other involvement.</p>
<p>A9: honestly i don’t know a lot about honors, but lead gives you that same priority enrollment for classes each semester(add that to my benefits of LEAD too).</p>
<p>A10: Its 10 hours of community service a semester, you really suck if in 3 months you cant figure out 10 hours. Grades wise (since your MM) shouldn’t be a problem either. they send you info on up and coming service opportunities all the time. also (if I’m remembering right) you have to go to 2 of 2 different kinds of events each semester too, also not difficult. They have this huge board in the lead lounge in the union saying when and where each even is and what it can count towards for your LEAD requirements. </p>
<p>Wow, that was long but I hope it answers your questions. If you have more, just post again and I’m sure my mom will let me know. GO KNIGHTS!</p>