<p>I know there may be lots of housing threads but I can't find anything that answers all of my questions and concerns.<br>
My D is trying to decide on housing for fall. She wants to be in a social dorm so she meets lots of people. She has a potential roommate and they are thinking of requesting a triple so they meet more people, or possibly just a double. She thinks she wants CK. Is it more social? Which of the Units is most social? My concern on CK is of the distance to campus. We walked it on Cal Day so we know it is a 15 min walk. Just concerned if she will actually use Bear Walk or the buses to stay safe. Any help is appreciated!</p>
<p>Clark Kerr is not more social; the most social are the high rises in the units. All the units’ high rises are the same level of “social”. Also, getting a triple doesn’t mean she’ll meet more people, it’ll just mean she’s got a cramped living space.
The walk to CK is just as safe as anywhere else in town, she can use Bear Walk if it’s very late, but generally there are other people walking around too. </p>
<p>Every year is different. In general, the units are perceived to be more social than Clark Kerr, but I had an excellent experience living in Clark Kerr. I would suggest that if she wants to meet a lot of new people, she should not room with someone she already knows, as it can end up being isolating. The walk to CK is safe, and there are two bus lines that run from that area to campus (the 51B and the 49).</p>
<p>Clark Kerr socialness varies. Take a look at this map:</p>
<p><a href=“http://conferenceservices.berkeley.edu/CKC_map.pdf”>http://conferenceservices.berkeley.edu/CKC_map.pdf</a></p>
<p>3, 4, 7, 8, and 12 are regular residence halls, where socialness should be similar to any other regular residence hall.</p>
<p>2, 9, 11, 16, and 17 are suite halls. 2 and 11 suites open to inside halls; 2 is much larger than 11. 9, 16, and 17 suites open to the outside, but 9 has many of them opening to a small courtyard. 16 and 17 are likely the least conducive to socialness.</p>