Bowles Hall - What is it like?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi I am a incoming Cal freshman in the fall of 2012, and I have learned that I will be dorming in Bowles Hall. Could you guys tell me the specific details of what it is like to live here. Thank you, and I am wondering because I have heard that it was horrible from prior sources, but could you guys confirm or deny that notion with examples.</p>

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<p>All-male dorm, so I imagine that it will be not be what you want.</p>

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<p>any specific details you know of like bathroom situation or so</p>

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<p>The dorm is named after its bathroom style. It’s just a large, round bowl where everyone goes to take a shower. There’s no curtains or anything.</p>

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<p>I don’t want to discourage you, but unfortunately, most rumors are true about Bowles.</p>

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<p>For all your Bowles needs: [Just</a> got assigned to Bowles–should I try to switch? : berkeley](<a href=“http://www.reddit.com/r/berkeley/comments/u5czd/just_got_assigned_to_bowlesshould_i_try_to_switch/]Just”>Reddit - Dive into anything)</p>

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<p>From a visiting girl’s perspective: creepy! Especially the elevator…</p>

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<p>@demoz’s comment: hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha</p>

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<p>alright so tell me ways so that I can actually enjoy my stay at Bowles</p>

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<p>you an incoming bowles freshman or did you escape “hell”?</p>

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<p>Hahahaha, but nevertheless if you were a member of the hall at one point can you give me advice and tips?</p>

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<p>@casper12: Befriend people from the Units</p>

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<p>guys the only reason i put this dorm was because it was apparently the closest to my classes in the engineering department, i hope it doesnt mess with my freshman year.</p>

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<p>You’re being oddly defensive about this…</p>

<p>Are you asking “hey guys how can i enjoy myself in this situation…” or are you really asking “hey guys! how can i enjoy myself in this situation??? ;D”</p>

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<p>ummm excuse me, but I just want to make the easiest transition possible. Thank You.</p>

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<p>enjoy Bowles?</p>

<p>■■■■■ that’s rich xD</p>

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<p>Sausage Fest</p>

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<p>Man, this is one tough crowd lol.</p>

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<p>i decided i do not want to go through the hassle of changing dorms, and who knows maybe itll be a good experience. However, what are some of the better dorms in your opinion for future reference?</p>

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<p>Any of the Units are better overall. There are pro’s and con’s everywhere but the consensus is that the units are the best overall.</p>