<p>What is the substance free housing? Who chooses this? I was going to because I don't use drugs or smoke but it souded like its in the same environment your just setting yourself up to get in more trouble if you somehow end up in a scenario where drug paraphernalia and items promoting a drug culture (posters, clothing, etc.) are not kept or displayed in the room</p>
<p>Another question I had, I haven't applied for any MLC's but I am wondering what percentage of students are in a MLC. I considering applying to Michigan research community or honors program if it is not too late.</p>
<p>more information - I would like a single room and to avoid the north if possible</p>
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<li>Your reasoning is sound, don’t pick substance free.</li>
<li>Pick double as your first priority because there are pretty much less than a dozen or so singles left on central.</li>
<li>Apply for MLCs, but only for the ones you’re interested in and would actually want to do, NOT for just the housing because the extra work won’t be worth it if it isn’t fun.</li>
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<p>Just out of curiosity, because I agree with this since the odds of getting a single are slim to none anyway, but how do you know that? The last time I selected housing, there weren’t even any DOUBLES left on Central by the time I got to register as a second year student-- and as obviously at least SOME freshmen ended up on central that year, I imagine they set rooms aside for freshmen that aren’t included in the list of available rooms given to continuing students.</p>
<p>When I was a frosh most of us were in doubles, some in triples, and I knew 1 freshman who got lucky with in a single in SQ.</p>
<p>But seriously, most dorms here suck compared to living off campus in a house or apartment with friends, that’s why almost all upperclassmen have moved out by sophomore/junior year. A freshman would have to be unusually independent and resourceful to get a good place off-campus this late in the year.</p>
<p>I would like to make getting a single the number priority above all else including location. How would I best go about this. Do you know there is only a few singles left (can you see what is left on wolverine access or something?) or are you making an educated guess? I am staying hopeful for a single and am wondering what I can do to ensure that I attain one.</p>
<p>^^I think it’s going to depend on whether it’s more important to have a single or more important to be in a particular type of housing. I’ve known a few kids that wanted a single as their first priority (as freshmen) and were able to get a single in Baits. So pick your priorities I guess.</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the advice. I am having second thoughts regarding my priorities. I really would like a single because I would be most comfortable with one. However, I am wondering if this is going to lead to me being isolated. I am not outgoing but wish to pursue social activities next year.</p>
<p>Any advice regarding cost/benefit of single/double would be appreciated. I am not signing up for any MLC’s but will pursue UROP my second year. </p>
<p>Are you signing up for single or double? - The reasoning behind this decision would be nice to know too as I am currently trying to decide.</p>
<p>To make it clear, greed may backfire because selecting single for first priority may increase your chances of getting a triple instead. You’ll be behind those who selected double for first priority.</p>
<p>If having a spacious single is your first priority, do not close your mind to off-campus options. Almost all seniors and most juniors don’t live in the dorms.</p>
<p>substance free just means you get in more “trouble” if you get caught. all the MLC’s are substance free. </p>
<p>Having lived in substance free it just means people have to be quieter while dorm drinking but depending on the dorm its not that big of an issue. Paraphernalia will still be around but behind closed doors.</p>