<p>Gator88NE: Yes, I think the difference is noticeable. It’s also apparent in strictly honors classes versus classes open to all students. A good amount of ComCol students turn down a respectable private college for the money, so there are definitely high achieving students on campus. I’ve noticed this difference especially because last year honors students were dispersed across campus. Now they’re mostly in this new living area.</p>
<p>Collegedadnh: The living area was built only a few months ago, so every dorm is brand new. Facilities are clean, walkways aren’t cracked, the grass is green, and the rooms are more spacious than those in other living areas.</p>
<p>DGDzDad: barrons said “lipstick on a pig,” and it’s important to keep that phrase in mind. It’s pretty, ComCol students like it, and it’s separate from the other living areas. That being said, these new facilities do not solve UMass’ issues by any means. The school desperately needs money, and the state isn’t allocating the necessary resources to improve its issues.</p>
<p>Edit: my #75 post was for #67.</p>