<p>hey all, had some random questions just about the general life at uva...</p>
<p>i was wondering if the gym (i believe located in the afc is thats considered uva's gym) needed a paid membership/pass to get into. </p>
<p>i was also wondering how much uva charges for laundry (if there is a charge) per load.</p>
<p>thanks so much!</p>
<p>You only need your student ID to use the gym. It costs $1.50 to wash a load and another $1.50 to dry a load. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>There are actually three gyms within easy walking distance of first year dorms. All three are nice and have plenty of useful facilities. You can find more info here:</p>
<p>AFC is the best gym by far and is located nearest to new dorms. I love their indoor pool facilities and they have sauna as well as a hot tub!</p>
<p>Mem Gym and Slaughter are also nice because they're never crowded...</p>
<p>Which gym is closest to McCormick Road? </p>
<p>Isn't there a brand new facility? I remember walking into what seemed to be a new gym during a visit two summers ago, but I'm not sure where it was because we were driving around campus. </p>
<p>Is that Mem Gym?</p>
<p>that would be the afc</p>
<p>Is it cheaper if I just hand-wash? Or will the opportunity cost I'll spend hand-washing and hand-drying not be worth it?</p>
<p>I was born in a country where we basically hang all our clothes out the window, even if we live on the 43rd floor, so 'airing our linen in public' is not alien to us. ;)</p>
<p>Acclimate somewhat, galoisien. I'd hate to have your rice cooker and your wet underwear permeating my airspace if I was your roommate.</p>
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<p>ROTFLMAO!!!!</p>
<p>Actually I was thinking of hanging it outside the window, or using the heavy duty fan + bathroom. That'd probably violate some fire code rule, though.</p>
<p>But I mean, how much will I need to spend on laundry per semester? Will bringing down 250-500 dollars per semester in pocket money be enough, after using work study and outside scholarships to fund books and stuff?</p>
<p>jw galoisien, what dorm are you in? Im honestly going to pity your roommates and floormates after reading all your posts.</p>
<p>Aw come on, I plan on being far from indiscreet and inconsiderate.</p>
<p>you sure you wont be on cc too much? </p>
<p>honestly. chill with your theories, fancy language, and pity posts. I think we've gotten the ideas. Most of the questions you can answer yourself.</p>
<p>Haha, I only post on CC when school is not in session.</p>
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<p>I've been asking genuine questions! I only want some idea of how things are working out for others.</p>
<p>If you get yourself a drying rack then no, you won't need to use the dryers. Girls have to dry a large percentage of their clothing on drying racks anyways (well, if we have dressy work clothes that all specify they can't go in the dryer). Brown had this huge fight with housing over having a drying rack this year... Make sure you keep yours locked in your room or housing will take it. Aka steal, since Brown did pay for it and they won't give it back. -.-;; BUT if you're willing to spend the $1.50 then it will dry about 2 normal loads in 1 dryer. Or when I do 3 huge loads of wash at once (...I'm quite lazy) I can dry them safely in 2 dryers, probably could get away with 1 if there were enough dressy clothes in the load... I dunno I think you'll have more to worry about (having to trek to OHill since Newcomb is closed on the weekends, versus going to the Corner for food, since you're in IRC) as far as cash saving goes than a $1.50 dryer load. Plus 1st yr boys are notorious for wearing everything multiple times so whatever no one will expect you to be particularly hygienic anyways.</p>
<p>Thanks for pointing out the drying rack hazel. Even as a guy, there is probably half of a normal load of laundry that I won't stick in a dryer. Nothing that contains any stretchy fibers, or Polo shirts go in the dryer. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good, small drying rack?</p>
<p>All I know is that there will be at least one hygienic first year guy.</p>
<p>canuck,</p>
<p>i use this IKEA</a> | Laundry & clothes care | Drying | FROST | Drying rack, floor right now to dry my polos and other stuff i cant put in the dryer. Not sure about how well it will fit in uva since i have a single. the good thing about is it that i can put my polos on it before class, after class come back to dorm, take them off and fold it up</p>
<p>Thanks pmanliu!</p>
<p>That looks great, I should have enough room in a double. Gotta love Ikea!</p>
<p>First year I usually tried to stuff as much laundry as possible into the washer with about two cups of detergent. Then I'd stuff it all in the dryer. Of course, I only did laundry every six weeks or so, so I only spent about $15 the entire year. Worked out well for me ;) .</p>