Housing Suggestions?

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>So i have some free time and i've been tryin to decide on housing and have been lookin into dorms. i have no idea where to start. I want a dorm that's quiet and I'm a non-drinker. I'd like ppl to leave me alone when I want to be. I am going to do premed, so I'm not sure whether north or south campus is a less walking distance. Also, i'd like to be by good food, and I'm a vegetarian. Haha, finding the ideal dorm is gonna be tough w/ my picky-ness, huh?. All suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you! :)</p>

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<p>The best place to start is: [Freshman</a> housing guide 2009 » North by Northwestern](<a href=“http://www.northbynorthwestern.com/2009/05/40697/freshman-housing-guide-2009/]Freshman”>http://www.northbynorthwestern.com/2009/05/40697/freshman-housing-guide-2009/)
The walk between North and South campus isn’t as bad as some people say it is and I wouldn’t make it a big factor this in your decision. It sounds to me like you might like Shepard or Slivka.</p>

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<p>oh wow…thank you! its a very helpful source. :)</p>

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<p>If you want good food, you definitely want to live on south campus which has the best selection of dining halls and its right by Evanston where all the restaurants are.</p>

<p>I would recommend the dorm I’m living in right now (SMQ) because it seems you fit what you’re looking for (quiet, excellent location) but it has kinda a negative stigma associated with it and the facilities themselves aren’t that great. Personally, I very much enjoy living here.</p>

<p>I’m not sure what other quiet dorms there are on south but you could look into some of the res colleges. GL!</p>

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<p>Slivka! It is the best.</p>

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<p>Well if you think you may be taking more math/science classes, then dorms in North campus may be more convenient, especially in the winter. The library, which is more south, is a bit of a walk, but not bad. A lot of parties happen in north campus though, so don’t be surprised to come upon some loud, inebriated folk in the evening every so often, especially on weekends.</p>

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<p>when do the housing forms come out anyways?</p>

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<p>may…</p>

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<p>can anyone describe the main differences between allison and elder? i want a more social/party dorm with air conditioning and a dining hall… i’m picky :slight_smile: i’ve heard that socially they have very similar atmospheres but elder has muchhh better bathrooms. opinions?</p>

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<p>um, i’d say the main differences between allison and elder are:

  1. allison is south; elder is north – i’m not one to say which is better.
  2. allison has upperclassmen; elder is all freshmen
  3. i hear a lot of complaints about elder dining hall, but not so much from allison (although I personally don’t like either).</p>
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<p>Isn’t there going to be a new housing situation with Elder being a resident college? Can someone clarify this?</p>

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<p>Apparently, though not the same as the other res colleges:</p>

<p>[The</a> Daily Northwestern - A new kind of housing: Residential Community to be tested at Elder](<a href=“http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/campus/a-new-kind-of-housing-residential-community-to-be-tested-at-elder-1.2144757]The”>http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/campus/a-new-kind-of-housing-residential-community-to-be-tested-at-elder-1.2144757)</p>

<p>This is very similar to how the University of Chicago does housing, and it seems to work out really well for them.</p>

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<p>At this point…my top 5 are:</p>

<ol>
<li>1835 Hinman</li>
<li>Slivka</li>
<li>allison</li>
<li>hinman lincoln
5.shepard</li>
</ol>

<p>any ideas if the list is good or another dorm choices, with me looking for a quiet and clean enviornment? i may have to sacrifice the proximity to good food :P</p>

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<p>allisons sort of the odd one out on that list. its still fairly quiet, but it definitely has the big dorm feel and I wouldnt call it super clean. that being said Its my favorite dorm on campus.</p>