I was wondering if anyone had personal experience with living in one of the Mayfield Lodges. It seems like the biggest disadvantage is the location … at the edge of the campus and far from the dining hall and classes. They look nice, and I like the idea of a single room while still getting to live with friends. Are they noisy or are the walls well insulated? Do people like it so much that they live there multiple years? I realize that there is a project involved so it’s not just a matter of choosing it. My rising sophomore daughter and her friends are applying for a Mayfield for the fall semester.
I think Faline2’s son lived in Mayfield - try pm’ing her.
The “edge of campus,” sure, but really only about a block away from Branscomb, where most of the Sophmores live. Vanderbilt’s campus isn’t big enough to make the location a big concern! Extremely close to the gym too, which is really convenient.
My daughter is in a Mayfield this year, and she has complained about late night noise from the common room when she’s trying to sleep, but it’s not that big a deal, really. As for location, it’s ideal for the vast majority of her classes (she’s in Blair, so opposite situation for you) but less so for grabbing a quick bite during her busy day (which may not be an issue for your daughter, depending on where she is during the day), but again, she doesn’t think it’s such a big deal either. She likes the experience.
hi yellowgranite…I posted about Mayfield twice recently. Go backwards in my posts to read up. My son learned to live in a house with 4 guys and 6 women…and he had never had a sister. However, he had a private room and all 10 students were very much individuals in terms of majors, origins etc. 4 were bilingual. 3 were leaders in the Vanderbilt band. He enjoyed being a part of the social lives of 9 other people in their various activities. I am sure every Mayfield has a totally different feel. His was not that cohesive but friendships have been maintained post grad…they still see each other now and then and keep up. It was a good transition year for non Greeks, although there was one girl who also enjoyed a sorority in that house.