<p>Hi Guys,</p>
<p>I am a double legacy and and 2014 yalie trying to decide on whether or not to be in one of my parents' res college - JE and Calhoun.</p>
<p>Could someone elaborate on these colleges. I have never been inside of the main JE building and Calhoun seemed a little small for me.</p>
<p>I am kind of neutral on JE, but could someone elaborate on Calhoun?</p>
<p>You’re right - Calhoun is one of the smaller colleges and is closer to central campus; you couldn’t ask for a more convenient location. JE is slightly larger and adjacent to Old Campus; it also happens to be the wealthiest college by a large measure (and it often shows). Both JE and Calhoun were renovated in the last three years and have fantastic facilities.</p>
<p>JE frosh are housed in Farnam Hall, which is probably best known for having a high percentage of singles and enormous common rooms. Calhoun frosh are housed with Trumbull frosh in Bingham, which has a secret library and isn’t too shabby either.</p>
<p>The Master of Calhoun is Jonathan Holloway, who is renowned around campus. JE will have a new Master next year. </p>
<p>Anecdotally, while most other colleges have some fluidity as a handful of students transfer in and out each year to/from other colleges, it is almost impossible to get into JE.</p>
<p>I think you’d have a great experience in any residential college, even if you opted to join one of the other 10. If you can, visit campus during Bulldogs Days, take a look at their facilities, and ask about traditions. I promise you’ll find a welcoming community in either of them.</p>
<p>JE is atop the Tyng cup standings this year (the intramural sports standings) – big bragging rights. I think it’s been about 450 years since JE won (kidding).</p>
<p>As Juniors and Seniors, you also get access to the overflow housing in McClellan in Old Campus near LC. It’s extremely close to the college and you have the huge OC experience again (only you’re not a freshman). I lived in Farnam as a first year, Entry D as a Soph, and two years in McClelland, including the octet (yes EIGHT) my senior year.</p>
<p>Pick JE. Trust me.</p>