<p>I just received my housing assignment and will be living in a townhouse next year. I have a few questions. First of all, are townhouses requested heavily? More importantly, how is the social life in townhouses? I'm a little worried that it'll be difficult to meet people since there are only eight per townhouse and it's separated from the rest of the freshman dorms. Thanks.</p>
<p>which one? i lived in them last year. you prob got it if u turned in housing late. It is harder to make friends, but that is really only a problem for the really anti-social. You will only, if anyone, first talk to the people in your quad. but then you'll make other friends. We have a lot of room to have fun and make noise so that's cool. No one will want to come over your house because it's too far. But it's near the bus stop and that is def a plus during the winter. If you have any other questions u can PM me b/c i remember how it felt to be skeptical about the townhouses</p>
<p>Thanks. Is it really that far away from all the other dorms? It doesn't appear to be that far away on the map. There are different townhouses? Hm... my rooming assignment just says "UG Townhouse Double". Why would my chances increase if I turned in housing late? Do most people prefer not to live in the townhouses? Thanks again.</p>
<p>Townhouses are not an advantage but a disadvantage. I personally do not think they should have freshman living in them because you have 3 more years to live in an apartment and you only want to have one year to live in a legitimate dorm. I grew to like them anyway and valued the peace and quiet I had, and you probably will too. But now I'm spoiled and like my own space. they are the second farthest, the first being EcoHouse which I have never seen. If you ever visited Cornell and went to RPCC, they are right across from the upstairs part of RPCC. The housing contract gives you a number and some letters and from there you can figure out which one you're in.</p>
<p>In my humble opinion, the townhouses are the best. There's the most room, to say they're too far away is just total BS (unless you walk from like appel, to the engineering quad, and then turn around to go to the townhouses). </p>
<p>My GF lived in the townhouses, and it was nice to get rowdy in other dorms and then after go back to a bit of a quieter environment when the night was over. She never had any trouble making friends or anything, but she tends to make a little effort to do so.</p>
<p>The townhouses are great. I was disappointed at first and ended up loving it. </p>
<p>If you get to be good friends with the people in your townhouse, you are golden.</p>
<p>Even if you don't end up being good friends with them, you live with them and WILL see a lot of them, so be friendly and civil.</p>
<p>It takes a little more effort than living in a dorm, but during the first week introduce yourself to your neighbors in the t.houses next door. You'll also meet people through classes and clubs. Just be outgoing and make an effort to meet people.</p>
<p>There is more space for big group hang outs, and small pregamings, and its easier to drink in the t-house without worrying about RAs being next door.</p>
<p>Plus they are so close to the bus stops, and rpu.</p>
<p>I also lived in the townhouses last year, and while I was pretty much devastated when I found out, it ended up being great! Definitely make sure you get out there during orientation week and meet people, but as long as you're not completely anti-social, you'll be fine. It's the best place to pregame, and you can always hang out in the dorms with friends who live there.</p>