<p>how exactly does it work? are there "houses" of around 50 students? so you get to know those, but not as many people as if you were living with halls?</p>
<p>It is really not hard at all. I have a huge group of friends in Manzanita. The stigma is false that Manzanita has no social atmosphere. Although I’m pretty sure FT is crazier (in a fun way) but Manzanita village has its perks for being quiet (in some houses). Trust me, if you get Manzanita you are not missing out on anything.</p>
<p>There is about 35-50 people in each house, but I know many people in other houses as well.</p>
<p>Like I said in another thread, having a social life is much more dependent on you personally than where you live.</p>
<p>every year the dorms have a new group of freshman students my friend. it all depends on who lives in the dorms, not the building itself</p>
<p>It depends on the makeup of the house. If you’re a freshman living in an all freshman house, I don’t think it will be a problem. I was a transfer living in a house that was mostly 2nd year students. Believe me, I tried to make friends with them 
But half of the people were quiet and kept to themselves, or hung out with the friends that they made their first year.</p>