<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I just got my offer and was assigned to Bowles. I guess I was really unlucky with the lottery since Bowles wasn't even on my list of preferences. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone who stayed in Bowles last year could share their experiences? </p>
<p>Thanks! :)</p>
<p>the building's kinda run down. It has that awesome reputation, but the university had a cow, and now the RA's have turned it into a POW camp, u fear having a beer in your own room.
i was a co-pres of bowles last sem, so i got to know a lot of people, there's definitely some good people, but alot of anti-social tools. part of the problem is that it's all freshmen.
other than that, the place is designed for partying. I know one RA next year, he's gonna be chill, this year the RA's were absolutely dicks.</p>
<p>It's gonna be fine. The rooms are huge, you have privacy if you wanna bring a chick over, and some suites have great views. It's also easy to reach just about any place on campus if you bike, because Bowles is at the highest elevation (discounting Berkeley Lab) and it'll be a nice downhill breeze from there. Admittingly, the floors are not built for socialization, unlike the units, but there will be cool bros there, guaranteed. Bring a positive attitude with you and you'll be fine.</p>
<p>TT,...i prolly know you, what room were u in?</p>
<p>I've heard some horror stories but it's not as bad as most people make it. Yeah it's all freshman males so that kinda sucks and it's a bit far from the DC. That's my main gripe with it. It's a little run-down but the rooms are pretty nice.</p>
<p>Well, this year it wasn't ALL guys....<em>ahem</em> anyways...</p>
<p>The RA's weren't all bad considering what legends a certain room created while living literally across from the main RA. There will be a mix. But I can vouch for at least one chill RA next year.</p>
<p>TT, I probably know you too...which room again?</p>
<p>^^^^^HAHAHAHAHAHAHA GOLDEN BOY YOU CRACK ME UP. good times @ 704 that first semester, although the party moved to my room</p>
<p>The thing I want to know about Bowles Hall is how do you get out of it...</p>
<p>This thread deserves a bump for the poor souls that were selected to be in Bowles this year.</p>
<p>goose, stop whining, honestly, it's what you make of it, it's not THAT bad, at least you can **** without worrying about chicks walking into the bathroom. u know how it works too, just cause it's not on southside doesn't mean you won't be partying, you'll be partying plenty, and if you know how to play the game you can bring pussy up with you. just be smart and be social.</p>
<p>Actually, there are some girls you run into in the bathrooms, and I'm not just talking about the 5th roommate either.</p>
<p>Anyway, southside really isn't that far. People always whine and ***** about walking to frat row or Cafe 3 or Crossroads or whatnot from the Bowles area, but honestly, it takes like 10 minutes. It's not a big deal.</p>
<p>Haha sorry, I'm just disappointed because it wasn't even in my list of preferences. Just out of curiosity did you guys live at Bowles, and if so how did you like your stay?</p>
<p>liked it. your own experience will depend on your roommates, floormates, and resident assistants. guaranteed happiness and satisfaction is not built into any dorm.</p>