<p>I'm going to be a freshman girl at UT next year. I plan on rushing and on living in co-ed public housing. So far for my preferences I have San Jac listed first and Duren second. What are the pros and cons to each? Which one do you think is better?
I know Duren is closer to greek events and San Jac is closer to campus.... opinions?
Thankkkss</p>
<p>I would think about where you’re classes will be for your first year and find which is more practical for you. I personally would prefer San Jacinto because it has Cypress Bend next door and it’s a short walk to Gregory Gym and the food locations in Jester. I’m also assuming that quite a few of your freshman friends may be living in Jester.</p>
<p>Live in Duren rather San Jac. They’re essentially the same dorm situation. And that added distance to San Jac feels longer after a few drinks. </p>
<p>You’ll be thankful you lived in Duren when you’re walking home at 3 am after a party. I recommend to all our rushees to live in Duren rather than San Jac for that reason. </p>
<p>Just food for thought. Good luck with rush!</p>
<p>If you are going to rush, Duran is the answer.</p>
<p>Since everyone is placing Duren above San Jacinto based on location, it might help for you to know some travel times by foot:</p>
<p>San Jac to Duren ~12-13 minutes (diagonal cut across campus)
Duren to middle-ish of west campus ~5 minutes
Duren is roughly on the way to West Campus from San Jac</p>
<p>San Jac to Stadium ~ 1 minute
Duren to Stadium ~ 13-14 minutes</p>
<p>San Jac to where most people have class (Business, Natural Sciences) ~6-8 minutes
Duren to " " ~6-10 minutes</p>
<p>San Jac to PCL (Main library) ~4 minutes
Duren to PCL ~10-11 minutes</p>
<p>These times will vary by person, of course, but the general trends should be right.</p>
<p>It is a relatively long walk from West Campus to San Jac so the shortened trip from Duren is certainly nice. However, you’ll pay for this with the extra minute or 2 it takes you to get everywhere else during the week.</p>