Honors housing for freshmen

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<p>I'm going to be in an Honors College at a large public state school next year, and I have the option to live in honors housing. Some perks for living in the Honors Hall:</p>

<p>-The dorms are located in the same building as the Honors College, right above classrooms, faculty & a library
-Suite-style living with about 3 other rooms, sharing a common area, kitchenette, and bathroom. The bathroom is cleaned for us (Love that part!)
-Very quiet environment
-Great location in central campus</p>

<p>But I am worried that if I live in Honors, there won't be very many other freshmen in close proximity and it might be hard to make friends. Although I do like a quiet environment, I have heard that the Honors Hall is dead quiet because everyone closes their doors and studies all the time. At this school, most people move off-campus after their freshman year, so it would be probably be harder to meet people then too. I am a quiet person, but not shy; I like meeting people. I just am introverted so I have to work a little more at it.</p>

<p>There is another hall I am interested in which is designated as a "Scholars" hall -- academic focus, but apparently has a good amount of social interaction. The hall is more of a traditional set-up. It doesn't have as many amenities as the Honors Hall and is in a slightly less favorable location for me, but I have heard that many people enjoy living there. And it is a bit cheaper (not by much).</p>

<p>Really, I think I've been worried about housing way more than I need to be, but I'm curious what everyone thinks. Could anyone give any input on whether or not honors housing is a good or bad idea for a freshman? Maybe if anyone has any experience in an honors program and wants to share what they did for housing?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Typically the only “bad decision” a freshman can make for housing if they want to meet people is off-campus housing, such as apartments. I honestly wouldn’t worry too much. I currently live in a non-honor dorm, and I hardly socialize with the people here because most just keep to themselves or bring in their own friends from other dorms. The best places to socialize, for the most part, are clubs and classes. Make an effort to talk to the people in your classes. Join clubs you are interested in. This way you’ll meet people who have similar interests as you and not people who just happen to live in the same dorm as you. If you really don’t like joining clubs or talking to people in class then perhaps the Scholars Hall will have the extra socializing factor you need. If you don’t have a problem with joining clubs and talking to people in class then go for the Honors Hall. </p>

<p>Also, when most freshman move off-campus, then you’ll still get to the see people in the clubs you joined or in the next course. If the people you met were all in the dorm and they moved off-campus… I’m afraid the only way you’ll meet them again is either by chance or by actually setting up a time to meet them.</p>

<p>Another thing: don’t take every rumor you hear from the dorms to heart. Sometimes I hear that Honor Students are the most studious. Other times I hear they party a lot! Honestly, you just can’t predict what a dorm will be like without actually living there. Whatever Hall you decide to dorm in make the best of the opportunity.</p>

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<p>Thanks, that helps a lot.</p>

<p>I think I am going to go through sorority recruitment, so no matter which dorm I get, I should be fine socially!</p>

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<p>which univ is this? is it ut austin?</p>