<p>Keep hearing "stay away from North Campus" when deciding on dorms. What if
you're an engineering major?</p>
<p>I'd recommend central campus housing for first year students. Most of your classes will be in central campus. Chances are you won't have more than one engineering class in your first semester (engineering courses usually have prerequsities). If you live in East/West/South Quad, you are practically 5 min from any class. Riding a bus can feel like a long time if you are rushing to your first class in the morning, especially in winter.</p>
<p>Besides, you will be closer to everything else - shops, restaurants, Hill auditorium, power center, etc. Most of your other activities will probably be in central campus.</p>
<p>You can check it out yourself when you are in town for campus day or orientation. Be sure to ride the bus.</p>
<p>Suggest you also look into the learning community programs.</p>
<p>p.s. Check for other good suggestions on the thread "Dorms/ honors for engineering majors" in this subforum.</p>