<p>I really need some help selecting a house!
We have to select three houses out of which we will be allocated any one. So far, I've listed only Max P (location), so I still have two slots open.</p>
<p>As you can see, I obviously have no idea what I want! I'm actually thinking my top two choices are Pierce and S-H, basically because of the location. The only thing that attracts me to the bottom three is that they have a different feel to them (due to the architecture and all) as opposed to everyday dorm buildings.
I have no idea why I also put down Maclean.</p>
<p>I would like some place with a good community feel to it, but the halls that are too small (Maclean and Breckinridge) may be very insular. I initially wanted a double room, but then when I found out about Chicago's house system I'm wondering if maybe a single would do just fine - though I still think a double will be a nice experience.</p>
<p>Also, is it common for students to move to a different hall after their first or second year?</p>
<p>No, its not possible for me to visit :(... and the virtual dorm tour site is down :(.... thus, this incoherent post :)</p>
<p>If you're looking for location, Palevsky, S-H, and Pierce should be your top choices. All have major house pride, and if you're in Palevsky or Snell-Hitchcock, you'll have a decent chance at winning Scav Hunt.</p>
<p>Some students change dorms (one of my friends wants to move to Palevsky for its location), but most either stay in the same dorm and same house, move to the University-owned upperclassmen apartments, or move off campus.</p>
<p>here are all the resources from the time i've spent looking stuff up. i'm actually still waiting for my decision, but what can i say? anxiety and procrastinating on other things, most likely.</p>
<p>Thanks for the links, they're really helpful.
My first two choices are Max P and Pierce. For the third choice I'm trying to decide between SH and BJ.</p>
<p>Actually, I might consider putting down Shoreland for a third. While it's a mile off of campus, the bus system is pretty regular, so the kids who live there actually don't have like mile-long walks every day. It's also got a ton of people, so you're guaranteed to find friends.</p>
<p>Then again, it is basically like living in a tenement project (think Riis "How the Other Half Lives") but really, all dorms can't be as awesome as Max.</p>
<p>Regarding double vs. single -- I would recommend a double unless you really want a single. Even though there is a strong community in most houses, having a roommate is still a good experience.</p>
<p>No, I'm really not keen on living a mile off of campus even if there is a regular bus system.
Maroon8, that is what I've decided to do actually (get a double) so I've decided to rule out BJ; I can always go there as an upperclassman if I want. I think I'll go with S-H for now.</p>
<p>If my choices are:
1. Max P
2. Pierce
3. S-H</p>
<p>It is very very unlikely that I'll get S-H right?</p>
<p>I was actually kind of hoping that Max P would have more of a freshman population.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure I'll get into Max P as it was my first choice and I sent in my application on April 12th.</p>
<p>Max used to have quotas for the number of upperclassmen who could remain in their house. This year, quotas ended, so more upperclassmen can and are staying. This results in fewer first years in Max than in previous years.</p>
<p>Currently, maybe Max since it's a huge dorm and last year they had quotas. Other dorms with a lot of first years are Pierce and Shoreland. Pierce has smaller rooms, and it seems as if upperclassmen leave more often, and Shoreland is just a really big dorm.</p>
<p>Don't know about the flooring in Breck, but it is connected to the Burton-Judson (Harry-Potter) dining hall. It's also one of my favorite dorms here-- Breckies have a spectrum of personalities, and they're all super-friendly.</p>