Different types of housing

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<p>What are the pros/cons of each type of housing? I haven't encountered the suite style housing that is available at Johns Hopkins and want to know what the benefits of suite style versus traditional housing.</p>

<p>Personal experience would be great, I really don't know what I'm looking for! </p>

<p>Thanks,
Specialis</p>

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<p>Just some quick observations:

  • Suites are nicer
    +Typically have more space
    +Bathroom for only 3-4 people instead of 10-15
    -Tend to be less social (not always, but they tend to be)
    -Responsible for cleaning own bathroom</p>
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<p>Use the search function on this forum - I’ve answered this question many times before! Also, check out some of these links:
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<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/johns-hopkins-university/1119349-questions-about-housing-johns-hopkins.html?highlight=dorm[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/johns-hopkins-university/1119349-questions-about-housing-johns-hopkins.html?highlight=dorm](<a href=“http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/forum/15854/]Housing[/url”>http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/forum/15854/)</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/johns-hopkins-university/1051472-ask-current-freshman.html?highlight=dorm[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/johns-hopkins-university/1051472-ask-current-freshman.html?highlight=dorm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Go on Hopkins Interactive, you can see students’ blog posts about their dorms as well as video tours of them, it was really helpful for me in choosing my preference.</p>

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<p>In all honesty, there isn’t a HUGE difference between the freshmen dorms. It really depends on a) how much you value being on the freshmen quad, b) how much you value having your own private bathroom (shared with a few other suitemates) and c) how much you value having a truly open, social atmosphere (AMRs). If you value A and B most, go for Buildings A & B. If you value B and C most, go for Wolman. If you value A and C most, go for the AMRs.</p>

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<p>I did not trust my son and 3 other random boys to keep their bathroom in any kind of a shape so suggested he go for AMR where the hall bathrooms would be cleaned by staff and I think it has been fine. </p>

<p>I do have to say that I was shocked at how small his double room in AMR 1 was. There was basically an aisle between all the furniture and that was it. There was not enough room left over for a bean bag or any kind of an extra chair for ‘guests.’</p>

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<p>^^yeah the rooms for all the buildings do vary in size, some doubles are as large as 200 sq feet, but some are small as 140. depends on how lucky you are on room assignments i guess. I know some people with small rooms who have managed to rearrange their furniture so that they have more open space though.
but yeah i have to agree with jhu2013, just rank housing based on what you value more.</p>