<p>I have heard from friends that there are certain halls that are more popular than others. Is there truth to this rumor? </p>
<p>Also from current students only, please list the dorms you feel are in the best condition.</p>
<p>hemingway is definitely the best in kissam. we have the only vending machines ping pong table and piano all in the lobby in all kissam quad ( we did have the only pool table before they took it away). It's also close to the outside world (located on the corner of 21 ave and west end avenue where a lot of the food restaurants are located. THis is where i live currently. btw, you can't pick dorms freshman year.</p>
<p>From what I have heard it is a lottery system. Is this not the case?
If dorm rooms are picked for you, can you at lease request a double or single if wanted?</p>
<p>The most popular freshmen dorms are in Branscomb Quad. Next is Vanderbilt Hall and Barnard Hall. Students who really want a single pick Kissam Quad.</p>
<p>Branscomb Quad is all doubles, I think. Vanderbilt and Barnard are mostly doubles with a few single rooms. Kissam Quad is all singles.</p>
<p>yes, you can request a double or single room. you can't request where you want to live freshman year.</p>
<p>If you request a double, you will be sent roommate contact information during the summertime so you can slightly get to know the person before you arrive on campus and coordinate some dorm items..</p>
<p>I have heard that each dorm hall has its own qualities. I have heard that Branscomb is the the craziest and wildest while Kissam Quad is the quietest, and Barnard is in between. Is this true? Thanks.</p>
<p>this is pretty much true. however, quite is a relative term. there are still people coming home drunk every so often who make a racket, people playing bball in hallways at 3 am, etc.</p>
<p>Yeah, for the most part that would be true. But it REALLY depends on the people who live on your floor. I live in Hemingway Hall on the 3rd floor and it is crazy. There isn't ever a dull moment.</p>