FSU Has Best Dorms in Florida

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<p>This is posted in the Florida Leader:</p>

<p>Best Dorms
Customized Communities
Everyone knows that college opens up a whole new world of possibilities for students. They get to choose new friends, select their areas of study, and live new experiences. But how many colleges offer students the same amount of choices when it comes to selecting a dorm? Well, at Florida State University, students have half a dozen specialized communities to choose from.</p>

<p>“FSU has many diverse residence halls in order to make the transition from high school to college life as smooth as possible,” says Erin Hamilton, Student Government secretary for academic affairs. “Specializations allow
students to meet other students with similar interests, thus allowing them to make friends easier.”</p>

<p>FSU’s Department of Housing makes sure its incoming freshmen feel right at home. “Bryan Hall has resident assistants trained to deal especially with the struggles of students living away from home for the first time,” Hamilton says about the freshman dorm. Students are required to take at least one general-education course within the hall each semester to promote community. Also, many student organizations offer interest meetings at the hall to attract freshman and further encourage their involvement on campus.</p>

<p>In addition, students in FSU’s Honors Program have the option of living in Gilchrist or Landis halls, the two connected honors dorms on campus. These facilities have extra study rooms and early quiet hours to promote studying. Also, the dorms’ lobbies often serve as meeting areas for the Honors Council and honors functions like ice cream socials and a yearly talent show.</p>

<p>For students looking to become leaders in college and beyond, Broward Hall specializes in teaching leadership through public affairs and international service. Leadership classes and seminars led by distinguished faculty promote learning outside the classroom. Also, former governors, legislators, and other leadership experts often speak at the dorm to inspire and further educate students. “Student organizations that focus on leadership such as Student Government and Habitat for Humanity hold interest meetings at the hall to get students involved in leadership roles around the school community,” Hamilton says.</p>

<p>Furthermore, there’s even a special community for music majors to call home. Cawthon Hall offers specialized classes and one-on-one meetings with distinguished faculty and lecturers to help students explore options within the field. One of the best perks of the hall is the soundproof practice rooms, many of which are equipped with pianos. “Students can practice their instruments and voice without distracting others,” Hamilton says. “Those living in the hall don’t need to venture out to the music school to use a practice room to rehearse for class—they enjoy that luxury in the convenience of their own hall.” –CG</p>

<p>See: <a href="http://www.floridaleader.com/best2005_Web-Only_1.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.floridaleader.com/best2005_Web-Only_1.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>but aren't not all air conditioned?</p>

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<p>All 14 undergraduate halls at FSU are air conditioned per the Spring 2006 'Nole Place Like Home Newsletter. </p>

<p>You may be confused that UF has 2 dorms without A/C -- Thomas and Buckman.</p>

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<p>They also have high-speed Internet service for <em>each student</em> in a dorm room.</p>

<p>See: <a href="http://www.housing.fsu.edu/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.housing.fsu.edu/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>And: <a href="http://www.otc.fsu.edu/Networking/modems/res-hall.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.otc.fsu.edu/Networking/modems/res-hall.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>The best dorms are not at FSU. They are at Florida Gulf Coast University...trust me.</p>

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<p>The article parent2noles was quoting is really talking about the living/learning communities and social aspect of the dorms. Physically there are some beautiful new dorms available at UCF that are on annual contracts with 4 single bedrooms with individual baths, shared kitchen and living room with maid service and a pool and community area. The thread title is a little misleading because it sounds like the physical facilities are the best which is not necessarily true but apparently the living/learning program opportunities are very special and unique.</p>

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<p>Correct.</p>

<p>The article itself lead off with the title 'Best Dorms'.</p>

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<p>FSU has some awesome new dorms both under construction and newly finished. They are suite style and absolutely gorgeous, and are in the heart of campus.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/newhall.jpg%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/newhall.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/newhall2.jpg%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/newhall2.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p><a href="http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/newresfaq.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/newresfaq.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Landis Hall was recently completely renovated:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.fsu.com/pages/photos.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.fsu.com/pages/photos.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Broward, Bryan, Cawthon, Gilchrist, Jennie Murphree, and Reynolds have also all been recently refurbished and feature FSU's signature architecture.</p>

<p>here's the main FSU housing website:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.housing.fsu.edu/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.housing.fsu.edu/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>The FSU housing communities are unique and offer advantages that make up for the poor conditions. As stated, many are being refurbished, but they are still "old style" and new housing is reserved for upper classmen (as it should be).</p>

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<p>I would not characterize the conditions as 'poor'. Reynolds Hall, for example, was built in 1912. It's been in active use ever since. It has AC, high-speed Internet, card-key security and so on. This is hardly 'poor'. </p>

<p>It is a traditional university dorm at a traditional university that's been around since the 1850s.</p>

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<p><a href="http://tdo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060728/FSU01/607280336/1008/FSU%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://tdo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060728/FSU01/607280336/1008/FSU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>The best dorms are not at FSU. They are at Florida Gulf Coast University…trust me.


&lt;p&gt;go on.......&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>well, I think the best dorm I’ve heard of is at UNF. It’s for upperclassmen and has two swimming pools–one is a lazy river pool, and it has a putting green.</p>

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<p>The new dorm at UNF is not only for upperclassmen. A friend’s daughter had a single room last fall as a freshman and now has moved to a double. The pictures and the description make it look and sound like a resort. It’s UNF’s attempt to keep the student’s in a dorm on campus after their freshman year. Heck from the description, I’d love to live there and I’ve been out of college for many, many years! LOL</p>

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<p>Trust me FGCU has the best dorms! everyone gets their own bedroom, The newest dorm, Osprey Hall comes complete with a full size fridge, microwave and plenty of cabintry. We also get a full bathrrom to share with either 1 or 2 roomates. And this is just the housing for freshmen! All buildings on campus are now wifi equipped and we all have A/C</p>

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<p>Having fun with a little necrothreadia?</p>

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<p>the ucf dorms are nice but also EXTREMELY overpriced…</p>