<p>Hello folks!
For a Transfer student coming in, would you prefer a Bethe Single, or a "14 South Ave" double? What would be the pros and cons of your decision? Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>I transfered this fall and I would think Hans Bethe is the better bet. I ersonally, live in Hasbrouck, so I can't say too much about either. However, I do know of a few transfers who live in Hans Bethe and know of nobody that lives in south ave--I dont even know where south ave is. Hans Bethe is nice because its on west campus which is close to classes (although u dont get the good dining halls on north). Also, a single tends to be nicer than a double. You never know what might happen with a roomate when your in a double, and its always nice to have your own space. Moreover, I'd check if your single on hans bethe is part of a suite which would be nice because then you'll likly be grouped with other transfers. Anyhow, thats my two cents; and if you haven't already done so check where exactly south ave is in reference to everything else. I know for fall transfers almost everyone was put in either Hasbrouck or the various west campus dorms (Hasbrouck having the most fall transfers).</p>
<p>14 south ave is pretty nice. you've got 5 frats right around you in close range (dke, du, lambda chi, pike, chi phi) and theres the old secret room in 14 south (it used to be the old kappa alpha house before they got kicked off) where a lot of the residents go and drink without getting in trouble haha. youre about equally close to campus with both, more uphill if youre at hans bethe i think. either way i dont think you can go wrong</p>
<p>Once again, anyone that's thinking of living in 14 south..DO NOT live there. My sister lived there and had a bad experience and now she lives in Bethe. Trust me 14 south is just an old disgusting house, dirty bathrooms, smells everywhere[especially in the tv room lounge.] The rooms are dark and small. You're pretty far away from everything. I would choose bethe over that...i wouldn't want to walk from 14 south to a dining hall in the winter. Bethe is very convenient. I've been in 14 south multiple times, trust me, you don't want to live there.</p>
<p>Bethe single. This shouldn't even be a question.</p>
<p>Echoing tun for emphasis- Bethe single!!!</p>
<p>hey. I am also a spring transfer and I am living in a single in Hans Bethe!! I hear its a great place to live for transfers!</p>
<p>i certainly see the obvious benefits of a single, however no one would suggest in the case of a new transfer not knowing anyone as well that it would have its limitations and cons in that sense?</p>
<p>I see what u mean... But I too do not really know that many people. And the few that I know have highly suggested to live on west campus. This is because you're living with upper clansmen and close to college town. Also, its really nice to have your own privacy, of your own room. People will leave their dorm room doors open and we'll both be able to meet friends. I mean you share bathrooms, and common tv areas, so you'll be around other students no matter what. I have talked to a few transfers who live in singles in Bethe and they truly love it and have met many new transfer friends, even though they live in a single...</p>
<p>My son was in Bethe House last spring. After I read him Ravesky's description of 14 South ("an old disgusting house, dirty bathrooms, smells everywhere") he said, "Bethe is the exact opposite." He really liked his Bethe single, and tried to get back into Bethe this fall, but lost the lottery.</p>
<p>Hmm i'm a sophomore and i've never even heard of 14 south ave. Go for Bethe. I met a transfer there that said her whole floor was practically transfers and they all got really close with each other. You have dining hall, mail, and laundry all there. You're also right next to Noyes Rec center and 3 minutes away from Willard Straight (Student union).</p>
<p>The whole argument that having a single prevents social interaction somehow is a pile of garbage. I'd say 80% of people aren't really friends with their roommates, and even more don't make most of their friends through roommates. On the other hand, <em>everyone</em> likes having their own personal space, <em>more</em> space at that, and quiet and privacy when they need it. You won't find a better room on campus than a Bethe single. Take it!</p>