<p>My son is very interested in attending Brooklyn College in the Fall. Can anyone give insight into the housing arrangements there? The dorm would be fine except there is no food service available. Going to Brooklyn and living in some type of apt. doesn’t seem the way to go for an 18 year old male who knows no one. I’d appreciate any info from someone who is familiar with this situation. I know it’s basically a commuter school but we live in Ohio and he wants to go for cello performance. Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>My younger D spent her Freshman year at Brooklyn College. When she was there the dorms weren’t yet open.</p>
<p>Honestly you already know the only options that are available. The school does have a message board where kids can find apartment roommates, which helped us. We were able to find an apartment a block and a half south of the college, so her walk wasn’t any farther than on most college campuses. We live on Long Island, but she still didn’t know anyone in Brooklyn. </p>
<p>It was difficult adjusting to living in an apartment. Even without the food service, I think the dorm would make the adjustment easier due to having other kids around. Also I understand there is a shuttle service back and forth from the dorm to campus, which is a huge plus, particular when it gets dark so early in the winter time.</p>
<p>Thanks for the insight. I’m just concerned he’ll exist on a fast food diet for four years. I think you’re right about having other kids around. I just wish there weren’t so many commuters. Thanks.</p>
<p>I currently go to Brooklyn College.
They do have dorms. It just open up in the Fall.
Besides the fast foods around, there is a cafeteria in one of the halls.
Also we are allow to have hot plates, which is very rare for dorms to allow.
Sadly, there is no meal plan even though we have a dining hall.
There are people that are from the tri-state area and also Chicago. Even internationals.
I was talking to the RD and she said that they are getting more people to dorm.</p>