<p>Looking for some "insider" information on where the best housing would be for a SMTD/LSA student who does not like to party. I would like her to be close to SMTD so that she can quickly get back to the dorm at night if she is out late, due to ensembles/opera etc...</p>
<p>not really an insider, but isn't there university housing on the hillside across from the school of music?</p>
<p>Yes, there is housing close by but it is hard for us to know what the party atmosphere is. Can anyone clarify? I think I remember reading certain dorms are party dorms and certain areas should be avoided if one is not into that. Is North Campus considered a party area?</p>
<p>It is so hard to avoid that on-campus or off, but some schools have the so-called quiet floors or non-drinking floors which can be somewhat reliable. Rooming with a quiet person you know or going single are some options which can at least ensure your room is party-free, but partying on the floor is a huge problem for musicians who can't perform without good rest.</p>
<p>Getting back late after performances and rehearsals is a major concern for music students, I totally agree.</p>
<p>My son is a first year music student who lives on North Campus, where the music school is. North Campus is NOT known as the place to party, although Bursley, the large mainly freshman dorm located there, comes closest to that description. My son is in Baits I which is relatively very quiet.</p>
<p>Thank you Mom55 and L.Fortissimo that is the information and the affirmation I needed! D is getting very excited about U-M. She does need a quiet roomate or a single. The singles in Baits look pretty decent. I especially like the ones that are connected to two doubles and another single so that 6 people share a bathroom. It's sort of like a suite with private rooms. It makes me feel better to know that if D chooses a single she will not be isolated from other kids.</p>
<p>I wish there were more non-party-ers. College must be too easy if you can drink almost every night of the week. Uh-oh, now I am toast.</p>
<p>Singermom1, my son is in an arrangement (2 doubles and 2 singles) just as you describe. He has become good friends with his "suite mates," 4 of whom are freshmen. If you do request a Baits single, specify for it to be with as many other freshmen as possible and in Baits I if available. Baits II is more isolated and more upperclassmen. You can call the housing office to discuss it with them. For a large school the housing office was very responsive when I called. What your daughter wants is not the first choice of many kids so she has a good chance of getting it.</p>
<p>D is a music major living in Bursley Substance Free wing. Her wing is always quiet and clean. Her roommate is an art major and like D, is always working and has no time to party. There are several music students on the same wing. One has asked D to accompany her. Another one (SMTD/LSA) asked D to share an apartment with her. They are moving to Northwood III next year.</p>