<p>So, I am going to be a freshman in the fall and I am living in East Hall and have some questions about that and some questions in general...
I know some or at least one of the floors were remodeled(the 4th floor) and I didn't know if anyone knew anything about that?
Do I need to buy a curtain rod for the closet or is their one? Is a shower curtain length right or not?
I know there is a kitchen on every floor but do I need a toaster or is stuff like that already there?
Do you recommend a vacuum?
Where is the laundry facilities? In the building?
I hear there is additional parking at East, does that mean I can park right there if I can find a spot? If not, where do I park?
Any suggestions or comments?
Hopefully someone can help!
Thanks!</p>
<p>Do you mean Hume East? I don't think just "East Hall" exists. I could be wrong though.</p>
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Do you mean Hume East? I don't think just "East Hall" exists. I could be wrong though.
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<p>There is a East Hall. <a href="http://housing.ufl.edu/housing/Facilities_TourPages/east.htm%5B/url%5D">http://housing.ufl.edu/housing/Facilities_TourPages/east.htm</a></p>
<p>No not Hume it is East...right by the O'Connell Center and the Stadium...anyone know anything?</p>
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<p>I didn't know that, so cant comment. </p>
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Do I need to buy a curtain rod for the closet or is their one? Is a shower curtain length right or not?
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<p>Don't know. Usually people cut shower curtain in half ( if they do use one). </p>
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<p>Toasters are not in there. If you want, you can bring one, but you can only use it in the kitchen (fire safety rules).</p>
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<p>No, you can check one out at the front desk with a 'area card'</p>
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<p>I think in the basement. </p>
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<p>The one thats in front of east hall is orange decal only. The one you would use is the one by simpson hall (red decal).</p>
<p>Thanks that helped quite a bit! Anyone else know anything extra?</p>
<p>Huma Garage is just down the street from East Hall so if you can't find parking by Simpson, then you don't really have to go far to park your car.</p>
<p>Megmurph, did you choose East Hall or did you just get put there? My DS will be in East this fall -- it was his first pick because of the engineering community there.</p>
<p>It was my second choice but I am fine with it...do you know anything about...anything there?</p>
<p>I'll be in East in the hall as well, so I appreciate any info.</p>
<p>East Hall is in a great location. Gator Dining Center is less than 5 minutes away. The Swamp and the O'Connel center are less than 10 minutes away. Classes aren't that far, but if you are lazy, a bunch of buses run in the area towards the The Hub and Turlington Plaza. The SW Rec Center is only a bus ride away. </p>
<p>Oh, I think the best part of East Hall is Mud Fest. Mud Fest is basically a bunch of games played in a mud put in between Weaver Hall [connected to East Hall] and Riker Hall [connected to North Hall]. Games include volleyball, soccer, tug of war, etc. It is a great rivalry week between each floor in each Hall. I forget which dorms participate but it is only those in the area. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about refrigerators? I am thinking I could buty a used one when I get up to Gainesville from someone who doesn't need theirs anymore but how do I go about that? Do they put up bulletins or is their a website?</p>