Dorms

<p>Which ones do you want to go to?</p>

<p>I think Carmen for me</p>

<p>For anyone not sure, there's a ton of threads on the first page of the "Helpful threads" post about dorms. Some are really, really good overviews of the pros and cons of each freshman dorm.</p>

<p>I wrote post #5 in this thread a few years ago but it's still accurate to my knowledge.</p>

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<p>Furnald or John Jay</p>

<p>go here, nothing's changed since then.</p>

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<p>why, what a brilliant suggestion, CC! I heartily concur with your advice.</p>

<p>:D</p>

<p>It's still pretty accurate save for a few things that I'd like to add</p>

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<li><p>The Carman lounge is NOWHERE near as nice as the JJ/LLC Lounges. I've never stepped foot into Furnald. </p></li>
<li><p>Roof access is now wayy restricted... as in.. it's impossible. The RAs are required to check the roof door every time a fire alarm goes off.</p></li>
<li><p>Minor thing about Carman... the outlets are in really odd places and you only get 4 per room.</p></li>
<li><p>JJ only does 2 meals ... brunch and dinner. JJ is convenient nonetheless</p></li>
<li><p>Soundproofing in Carman isn't great either... but it's downright bad in JJ</p></li>
<li><p>Since the War on Fun, Carman parties get broken up pretty easily unless you're smart about it. (Hint.. close the suite door, serve alcohol out of the bathroom.)</p></li>
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4. JJ only does 2 meals ... brunch and dinner. JJ is convenient nonetheless

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<p>Did they stop doing breakfast during exams? They did that during my freshman year (2 years ago...)</p>