<p>Which dorms are the best social dorms for freshmen..</p>
<p>I would like a dorm with a decent party scene, but also close to eating facilities and the library and other such things. In short, which are the nicest dorms to have a fun time in with the best location ? </p>
<p>Also what is the best, doubles or singles ? I would like to be able to study when I need to but also to have fun whenever I can. What do you suggest ?</p>
<p>btw. Which buildings will i most likely go to most as a Political Science or International Studies major ?
(just questions, i'm still a junior)
Thanks!</p>
<p>Alright, I can answer a few of those questions...</p>
<p>I know that the Northwest neighborhood if you're looking for social. It's my understanding that most of the partying goes on in those dorms. If I recall, it's good location in relation to eating places and libraries (I'm a senior this year, going next year, so you may want to find someone who attends).</p>
<p>Double or single is personal preference. It's my understanding that there are plenty of single rooms available, but they're more expensive.</p>
<p>Dougdon's got it right. As an International student asking for Northwest, you are most likely to be assigned to Foster (1st), because it has a wing just for International Students, or McNutt (2nd), because it's the largest dorm in the entire Big 10 conference (which covers most of the large universities in the 10-state Midwest section of the US stretching from Minnesota/Iowa to Pennsylvania). </p>
<p>For Political Science, you are most likely to have classes in Woodburn Hall (most likely) or Sycamore Hall (less likely). Woodburn is closest to the Northwest dorms and Sycamore is closest to the Central and Southeast dorms. </p>
<p>P.S. McNutt is also the #1 party dorm at IU.</p>
<p>thanks for the input. I am an international but it's not like i need to be in an international section, i'm just a US citizin living overseas, but thanks for including that !</p>
<p>I student does not get assigned to Foster International or the Global Vollage unless they specifically apply to them through their housing contracts.</p>
<p>With that in mind:</p>
<p>I would like to suggest the Global Village, it is comprised mostly of U.S. students interested in international politics/business. But it is not a party dorm. It has one of the highest GPAs on campus.
I visited both Foster International and the Global Village. I liked the Global Village a lot better- it was a lot cleaner. Foster International was dirty, messy, and smelled of smoke.</p>
<p>I am currently a freshman living in Wright (central neighborhood). Everyone says Central has better food, but I think they are pretty much the same. Northwest has better partying in general but it really depends on the floor you get. However, the location of Wright is AMAZING. Every single academic building is closer to Wright than it it is the Northwest (business school is prob equal distance from Wright and Foster). The library is literally a 30 second walk from me. I highly suggest you request Wright quad, as I believe the location of your dorm is the most important thing. There will be people you get along with in every dorm your in. Yes, maybe there are more partiers in NW but there are plenty in other dorms as well.</p>
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Which dorms are the best social dorms for freshmen..</p>
<p>I would like a dorm with a decent party scene, but also close to eating facilities and the library and other such things. In short, which are the nicest dorms to have a fun time in with the best location ?"</p>
<p>Northwest by far for social scene, but the location is quite isolated from campus. Central if you want a decent mix of partygoers for best location. The library is a one minute walk from wright. however, I don't believe you get to choose what dorm you get to live in anymore (just neighborhood). So apply NW and pray the Best (hopefully you don't get SE).</p>
<p>The only dorms real close to the university in the SE are University West and University East--and they are mostly apartments--meaning they are for sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. </p>
<p>So if you apply for SE as a freshman, you are going to be quite a ways off from the main part of the school. Although, if you are looking for a bargain, I understand one of the dorms (I think it is Willkie) offers a discounted housing rate for those willing to do some work around the dorm on a regular basis.</p>
<p>I understand the savings can be as much as 40% (or $2000 per academic year);--a pretty good bargain for those looking to save some money.</p>
<p>McNutt is just a residential hall, which is known for partying. The Global Village is residential center focused on international issues and studying abroad. The Global Village is not a party dorm. The Global Villagers have some of the hoghest GPA's on campus (The director of the global village graduated from Stanford.)</p>
<p>are the Global Villagers as social as McNutt ? Or atleast social enough or is it more of the work hard and don't play dorm ?
Also how close is Global Village to most buildings and facilities ?
Thanks!</p>
<p>hey i'm coming to indiana as a freshman next year and am in the middle of finishing my residential application and contract. i was just wondering if i should sign up for a learning community and was wondering if majority of the students signed up for those programs or not.</p>
<p>There is a thread on learning centers already. Go to page two of the Indiana Univ--Bloomington site and you'll see a thread entitled "Learning Centers" that should give you the information you want.</p>