<p>Hi, I'm an incoming Fall 2011 admit. The entire process of dorm preferences are completely frying my brain. There are so many options, and to a certain extent I wonder how much preferences are actually taken in to account, especially because I applied so late (in early April... VERY late in the grand scheme of things).</p>
<p>I'm a slightly unique case as I am entering as a junior Political Science/International Studies major (I am receiving my AA in high school). Because of this I don't necessarily want to be in a freshman-centric dorm environment (not because I have anything against them, but more for the possibility of mingling with people I will more likely share classes with). And I also prefer to be in a dorm with co-ed floors. Even though it's an odd preference, I just don't typically get along with girls (even though I am one).</p>
<p>Does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom to shine a bit of light on this process and its idiosyncratic tenancies? Any assistance would be appreciated beyond expression. </p>
<p>-Keira :)</p>
<p>I’m considering Yulee/Mallory area - mostly because a friend said she liked it. But I really don’t know that much about it other than it’s on the east side of campus, and it’s not Broward (aka, Animal House).</p>
<p>I lived in Hume during the summer and it was an amazing experience. That being said here are my recommendations since I’ve visited most dorms.</p>
<p>1) Hume - of course
2) Murphree - but since you most likely wont get it you may just waste a preference
3) Buckman - very spacious and the no air conditioning is no big deal, buy a fan
4) Yulee - or any other renovated dorm, nice bathrooms, average dorm, decent overall
5) Beaty & Tolbert Area - i find them to be ok, but moving in and out will be a **<strong><em>!
6) Broward - yes you stayed there during orientation and it sucked BUT you will meet the most people here, it’s location is awesome especially for meal planners. Its a dorm and you’ll forget how *</em></strong>ty it is after a couple weeks </p>
<p>Graham area is decent if you have no other choice because of the Graham Oasis, it’s a grill/store that has the most delicious fries, chicken finger sub, burgers, philly cheese steak, etc. and they are open until 3am. So its a huge plus but living there was not so great.</p>
<p>Hey, for me to find my preferences (which was totally brain frying) I looked at the map online, figured out where most of my classes would probably be centered and found the nicest halls nearby! I did some research on each preference but not much seeing as I figure they will put me wherever they want. You can pick now and change them later as much as you see fit! </p>
<p>By the way, do you need a roommate?</p>