<p>I know there are a few threads about this already but, I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for so, forgive me if I've missed it.</p>
<p>I'm a recently accepted transfer student for the fall of 2011. However, I'm what they call "non-traditional" because I'm 21 years old. At the moment I'm considering getting a single room for study reasons (I do that better on my own) However, I don't have a problem being in a double room as long as I have the option of a roommate close to my age. For those of you who have gone through the housing process, were you able to make that request or was age considered?</p>
<p>Also, I know IU's dorms are in neighborhoods, which ones do you believe are the best?</p>
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<p>I would personally recommend Northwest, but if you’re looking for a quiet place to study, it is definitely not your best bet. 2 of the 3 dorms in NW were put in the top 10 for party dorms (#1 Briscoe, #8 McNutt). During the week its pretty tame (at least on my floor). If you’re looking to meet people and go out on the weekends, it would be the place to go. You can always walk down the street (or take the bus if you’re feeling lazy/its cold) to the library to find a quiet place to study.</p>
<p>Not that I’ve been to either, but Central seems to be a bit more balanced, while Southeast is very quiet and almost all about studying.</p>
<p>I’m looking to meet people and all that, I just can’t concentrate when it comes time to study when there’s someone mussing about in my business I was really just concerned that I would end up in a giant party dorm even in the middle of the week. I’m an OOS student so 39,000 is a lot to waste if I’m gonna party it away. </p>
<p>If you live in the traditional dorms, you’ll be almost guaranteed a Freshman roommate and you’ll be surrounded by freshman. Also, not that I agree with it, but people sophomore and older at IU who still live in the regular freshman dorms are kind of portrayed as being “losers” if you will. But that shouldn’t deter you.</p>
<p>Since you’re 21, look into Willkie and/or Union Street Center. They’re both only for upperclasmen. Willkie is similar to the dorms, except it’s suite-style rooms with shared bathrooms (you have your own bedroom) and MUCH nicer. You can even have alcohol.</p>
<p>Union Street is brand new as of this year, and it’s 1,2,3 or 4 bedroom apartments with an optional suite style. You can have alcohol here too. It’s mighty expensive though and it might actually be full. </p>
<p>If you don’t mind freshman and you want quiet, Ashton is all singles and what I’ve seen of it is mostly non-social kids and asians/international students. I’ve been in there once and it was dead silent and not one person had their door open. </p>
<p>There’s also “University Apartments” which are down by 3rd street, but I know they’re in the process of knocking those down (or some of them) and I don’t know anything about them. </p>
<p>Any other on-campus non-freshman dorm/complex (Tulip Tree, Campus View, Evermann) etc. is like ALL international students (mostly Asians) and would be good to avoid if that’s not something you’re looking for.</p>
<p>Well, I’m trying to keep tuition has “low” as possible. OOS is extremely expensive and I’m not sure I can afford a 6,600 dollar room and board to stay in Willkie. Do you happen to know is there’s a dorm for just transfer students or perhaps a more “mixed” traditional type without an excessive amount of international students?</p>
<p>As far as I know you can’t pick a specific dorm but, as for the neighborhood, is central a good choice? I don’t mine freshman at all, I just don’t want to be the “alcohol girl” or end up without any friends because I’m in a bad spot.</p>
<p>I was a transfer student last fall too and I am now staying in Wilkie. From my experience this is a great place to study but you will find it extremely hard making friends in this dorm. I rarely even see people out on the hallways on my floor. All the doors are shut close all the time. Pros are like I said, good for studying. Cons are expensive, boring place. I’m movin out!</p>
<p>Right, well Willkie is out of the question then lol</p>
<p>I’m looking to make some friends and if I have to be stuck there all year I’d like to have a few doors open I can pop into. Thanks for the insight :)</p>
<p>Perhaps I’ll just stick with a regular dorm and do the best I can to make some friends my own age. This is confusing I feel like I’m falling behind because IU was my last acceptance and the one I was waiting for. I’m now trying to figure out what’s going on so I don’t get screwed out for a good room. Maybe you can help me with this. I want a single, definitely, do you know which dorms are best for singles?</p>
<p>I get what you mean. I was 21 when I came here. Definitely do not want to stay in a freshmen dorm. Trust me, an age gap of 3-4 years at college makes a whole lotta difference. Also, being an OOS and international student meant that I couldnt afford to fail or retake any subjects so you def want a dorm in which you can study. I am actually looking for a single dorm now as well but the only ones people seem to think highly of are the Northwest party dorms and I wouldnt want that.</p>
<p>Right now I’m leaning towards Teter and Eigenmann. At the end of the day it’s really just a place to sleep however, I’m not from Indiana so making friends is important. I’ll be 22 by the time I enroll. I’d get an apartment but, I just don’t have the time to worry about paying for it and such. The dorms seemed like an easier process. I suppose just let me know if you learn anything of interest. I’m going to do my best to search around and likely apply for my housing sometime this week.</p>
<p>My friend lives in Teter. He says its not too bad. Eigenmann is gonna be a problem unless you’re planning to get into the Kelley school as all the other classrooms and halls are far away from it. But having said that, you could just take the bus which stops right in front of Eigenmann. Get what you mean about renting an apartment. Its just so much easier dealing through IU when it comes to paying your bills and stuff.</p>
<p>Why don’t you look for an apartment perhaps instead of living in a dorm? You’re not required to live in a dorm as a 21 yr old transfer student.</p>
<p>Side note: I’m actually in the opposite situation as you. I’m 21 years old also and am transferring out of IU to NYU and am getting an apartment that’s no more than 1950/month… hopefully. <em>keeps fingers crossed</em> I couldn’t imagine going back into a dorm setting as they really suck compared to living in an apartment. I LOVE cooking and well… that alone makes apartments much better.</p>
<p>I would consider it however, I’m an OOS student and I don’t plan on hanging around IU for the summer. It made more sense for me to stay in student housing, have a part time job, and try to pay off some of the ridiculous tuition versus paying for an apartment.</p>
I was really just concerned that I would end up in a giant party dorm even in the middle of the week. I’m an OOS student so 39,000 is a lot to waste if I’m gonna party it away. </p>
I feel like I’m falling behind because IU was my last acceptance and the one I was waiting for. I’m now trying to figure out what’s going on so I don’t get screwed out for a good room. Maybe you can help me with this. I want a single, definitely, do you know which dorms are best for singles?</p>