Burke Dorm - Pluses and minuses

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<p>Coming from OOS, we will probably be picking a dorm, sight unseen - could we get some feedback on Burke? My S will be in engineering, and could go Honors Dorm, but we’re looking at traditional dorms instead, for multiple reasons. Thanks for your input and opinions!</p>

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<p>Burke has one of the best Dining Halls in it. </p>

<p>Have you looked online at the Burke photos and video?
[Student</a> Affairs | Housing & Residential Communities](<a href=“http://housing.ua.edu/halls/hall_list.cfm]Student”>http://housing.ua.edu/halls/hall_list.cfm)</p>

<p>Standard Doubles option:
<a href=“http://housing.ua.edu/halls/floorplans/Burke_Typical.pdf[/url]”>http://housing.ua.edu/halls/floorplans/Burke_Typical.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
These rooms are furnished with two height-adjustable beds, two desks and desk chairs, a microfridge, two built-in wardrobes and two built-in dressers.</p>

<p>**It looks like there is a suites option in Burke
** But, I don’t know if they’re the same price. I’m not seeing a different price for these.<br>
<a href=“http://housing.ua.edu/pdfs/2011-2012_Residence_Hall_Rates.pdf[/url]”>http://housing.ua.edu/pdfs/2011-2012_Residence_Hall_Rates.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Four student suite - Click Here <a href=“http://housing.ua.edu/halls/floorplans/MBE_fourstudentsuite.pdf[/url]”>http://housing.ua.edu/halls/floorplans/MBE_fourstudentsuite.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Five student suite - Click Here
<a href=“http://housing.ua.edu/halls/floorplans/MBE_fivestudentsuite.pdf[/url]”>http://housing.ua.edu/halls/floorplans/MBE_fivestudentsuite.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Burke East and Burke West are coed by floor. Most rooms are double with community baths, although some suites are available. There is wireless internet access throughout the building. Burke Commons Dining Hall and a snack shop/convenience store are also located in between Burke East and West.</p>

<p>Burke is on the southeast side of campus near Coleman Coliseum, Moody Music Building, the Quad and New Fraternity Row. Burke East and West remain open during university breaks.</p>

<p>Bedroom </p>

<p>•Furniture provided for each resident:
◦Standard twin bed and mattress (36” x 75”), adjustable height up to 31” max from floor
◦Built-in wardrobe (46” x 24” x 76”), with interior rod and storage unit above
•Furniture provided shared by residents:
◦Built-in desk (36” x 24”) and one moveable desk
◦2 desk chairs
◦Built-in 10-drawer dresser (42” x 24”), with vanity mirror above
◦Microfridge
•Vinyl tile flooring
Additional Details</p>

<p>•Approx. room dimensions: 15’10" x 10’2"
•One window: 45" x 52", mini blinds provided
•Includes Ethernet connection and cable TV connection
•Phone connection available on request at no additional charge
*Furniture and room layout may vary.</p>

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<p>Thank you M2CK!</p>

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<p>Burke rooms are clean and modern. You have direct access to Burke Dining Hall and another on-campus restaurant. The aquatic center, which has one of the campus well-kept secrets - its own uncrowded weight and exercise room - is right across the street.</p>

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<p>Burke looks pretty nice. Would you guys say it is as good as the honors residence halls?</p>

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<p>Well, no, you really can’t. Riverside, Lakeside, and Ridgecrest are hotels compared to Burke. Not to say Burke is crummy, but the others are just nicer.</p>

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<p>Ahh, okay. The pictures on the website make it look really nice and cozy. I’m guessing it’s much better to actually visit and see for myself!</p>