<p>The distance is a big negative. Also, you won't get the first year experience which is so important at UVa. The majority of first years live in old or new dorms-Hereford has a mix of mostly upperclassman and people who send their room deposits in late. It is an option for second years who want to live with a group of friends and stay in the dorms, since housing in old and new dorms is only for first years. The school will try to sell you on Hereford since no one wants to live there by telling you it has air conditioning-decide for yourself, but ask questions first.</p>