<p>I’m thinking of Maclean in the same way, erika27 (as a third choice after Breck and Broadview). Unfortunately, neither Maclean nor Broadview are discussed often. Apparently, Maclean has a good amount of dorm spirit, but maybe its inhabitants aren’t as vocal as those of SH, Breck, and other dorms?</p>
<p>Anyway, I second your request to hear more about Maclean, and raise it one request about Broadview!</p>
<p>Is safety a concern for B-J and the south campus highrise since they’re on the South Side???</p>
<p>I had the opportunity to visit a few dorms over spring break - Snell-Hitchcock, Pierce, and <strong><em>drumroll please</em></strong> South Campus.</p>
<p>My observations…</p>
<p>Snell-Hitchcock:
-is very conveniently located, almost as convenient as Max P; close to the Reg and Bartlett. After talking with some students the general atmosphere seems like that of a friendly, close-knit community.</p>
<p>Pierce:
-seems big and impersonal. The guard lady sitting at the front was a crank, and I wasn’t able to find anyone to talk to…they all seemed to rush by quite quickly.
-food in the dining hall looks decent at first glance</p>
<p>South Campus:
-still under construction, but looks like a nice building
-The northern side of the building faces toward the rest of the university and that area looks fine
-The southern side of the building faces toward a seedier part of town, but considering how many people will be in this huge dorm I don’t think is gonna be a problem</p>
<p>Personally, I put down Max P for my first choice. Stayed there last summer and liked its size, proximity, and relative newness.</p>
<p>Thanks that’s actually helpful. How was it possible that you got to see dorms? Do you know somebody or did you just go in as a prospective student? I’m visiting soon, but not on the overnights and also wanted to get into some of the dorms.</p>
<p>I just went on my own. IMO most students tend to be quite friendly and are open to questioning.</p>
<p>So I just sent in my enrollment deposit 
and housing application. But I still have some questions, if anyone can answer, I will be very grateful:</p>
<ol>
<li>Will Burton Judson have a kitchen by fall 2009?</li>
<li>When I checked the house sites, it said that the doubles where two adjoined rooms. What does that mean, is it two singles joined together, or two doubles joined together… I am confused?</li>
<li>Does anyone have any pictures of a Burton Judson double?</li>
<li>does beej have coed bathrooms, if so, how exactly does that work?</li>
<li>How many students does beej take every year as freshmen.</li>
<li>what do you think my chances are of getting in: just sent in my application, EA applicant.?</li>
</ol>
<p>thanks</p>
<ol>
<li>Potentially, but probably not. </li>
<li>Doubles are two separate rooms that have a door connecting them on the inside but only one door to the outside hallway. </li>
<li>Sorry, can’t help you there. </li>
<li>Yes, many floors are co-ed and so there are co-ed bathrooms. People just have respect for one another and it isn’t an issue. Typically, there are two showers, three sinks, and two toilets and a urinal in each floor’s bathroom. </li>
<li>This varies a lot. It depends on how many people decide to stay in housing and how many graduate. </li>
<li>Your chances are probably pretty high of getting into BJ. It isn’t the most popular dorm.</li>
</ol>
<p>I was in a double for the first two quarters here in beej. I ended up moving into a single this quarter. I’ve got pictures of the double…I’ll see what I can do about posting them somewhere.
While beej might not be the most popular dorm, almost every single person I’ve met here was an EA admit, so I’d say rooms go pretty quickly - you should be fine with getting a spot here as long as you’re within the EA preference date.</p>
<p>what’s the ea preference date, cuz i sent my housing application on 4/13.
Also, @LouieCope why did you move into a single third qtr?</p>
<p>I don’t remember the date, sorry :-/</p>
<p>I moved into a single because the roommate and I weren’t very cohesive. A few students in my house went abroad this quarter and their rooms were up for grabs - so I snagged one so as to maintain my sanity :-P</p>
<p>My son is a first year in Broadview. He loves his dorm and his house and plans to return next year. Broadview is probably not talked about much because simply it is one of the smallest dorms. As far as the distance from campus, with the buses, it’s never been an issue on most days. In some ways, it’s nice to be able to remove yourself from campus. It is probably not the dorm for someone who requires being surrounded by a constant social life. From Broadview, it’s an easy hop to downtown, close to lots of great restaurants for those Sat. nights when dining halls aren’t open. The dorm is probably quieter than most except near public areas ie: lounges. He’s rarely had an issue with quiet for studying which is fine because when you don’t want quiet, there are plenty of places to go on campus for parties and such. If you want a slightly quieter place, your own bathroom (ps not all rooms in Broadview are singles but most are) then Broadview might be the place for you. His response to returning was if he didn’t live in Broadview, he’d live off campus.</p>
<p>Thanks, Hebe, for your insights about Broadview!</p>
<p>I have a friend in the current class of '12 at Chicago who, I just discovered, lives in Broadview. She loves it there, and I think a lot of her preferences (singles, private bathrooms, distance from campus) are similar to mine. It’s really great to have people to talk to, both within normal communication circles and here on CC!</p>
<p>Now I’ve just got to decide which is first or second. It’s such a nice thing, though–to have the option of choosing a dorm at Chicago at all. Anywhere will be wonderful, I think, as long as I can attend the school. Looking forward to it so fervently!</p>
<p>Are any of the dorms known to be 4/20-friendly or does it vary from person to person?</p>
<p>If you understand where I’m coming from with the question, feel free to respond. Thanks!</p>
<p>You’ll be able to find people with whom to celebrate in any dorms IMHO, and you’ll rather easily be able to extend your love of April 20th to other days of the week, month, or year if you so choose. Remember, though, that lighting things to later be inhaled on fire of any kind is illegal in any Chicago building- people in the Shoreland have been able to get around this in a roundabout way because of huge rooms/weird smoke detectors and fire alarms, but with the new dorm replacing it and other residence halls, you’ll have to keep smoking of any kind outside.</p>
<p>Righteous feedback! Many thanks! If I knew who you were, and you were ok with my hospitality, I would totally singe some leaves on your behalf. Hope to see you on Thursday/Friday!</p>
<p>nice highlander, I was going to ask the same question but I didn’t know how people would respond. hopefully see you next year!</p>
<p>Party brothers at UofC
Awesome.</p>
<p>
You could have guessed if you had searched this thread for all the other times the topic has been raised here in the past few weeks. It’s kind of a common question.</p>
<p>For some reason, I keep hoping to get Bartlett, Pierce or Burton-Judson, at least for my freshmen year (or shall I say, “campaign”). If I’m in a completely new area, I really don’t want to walk very far to get my food (which should be an obvious assumption from the above comments).</p>
<p>However, if I were to get stuck in another dorm, how long would the walks to the nearest dining halls be?</p>
<p>The furthest dorm/dining hall distance is Broadview, followed by Breckinridge and Maclean. The new dorm will be connected to a dining hall-- Max P and Snell-Hitchcock are right next to Barlett-- Pierce and BJ have them in-dorm.</p>
<p>With regards to the previous discussion, I will mention for the sake of mentioning that college is college. In my dorm, students tended to use certain areas to enjoy mother nature, so to speak, and while I don’t think it was extremely common, it also wasn’t extremely uncommon.</p>