<p>I am an incoming transfer student and I have a question about housing for upperclassmen. I was originally put in Crosby on the Residence Quad, but requested a change because I didn't want to be in a double (stuck in one little room all day with my roommate...been there, done that). I also wasn't crazy about the meal plan choices associated with that dorm. In fact, this situation was my indicated as my least preferred choice on my housing request. </p>
<p>Today I was offered a single in an apartment in deKiewiet Tower. This one has the room setup I was looking for and the meal plan I want, but is not right on the immediate campus. I would have to take a shuttle or walk a long distance to get to things. There are pros and cons for each dorm and I can't decide. Has anyone seen these two places and can give me your opinion?</p>
<p>Crosby is very close to everything and you get a sink in your room. Although you have to live in a room with somebody else, it is a very convenient location is is probably worth the extra meal plan fee. The school tries to affirm students that the shuttle back and forth between deKiewiet (also known as Southside and formally known as GLC) is reliable. From what I've seen (I have never lived there, but I do know people who have), the shuttle doesn't run very often (maybe once an hour?) and isn't usually on time. If you don't mind a 15-20 minute walk to campus then GLC is probably a good option for you, as you can have a smaller meal plan and you get your own room in an apartment. Also, be weary of which room you are getting in the GLC apartment. There is a big room, middle room, and "closet-sized" room in each. The first two are fairly spacious; the latter is slightly more cramped. I lived in Crosby double last year and liked it a lot. The walk from GLC to campus everyday would kill me, but some people don't mind it.</p>