Where to live?!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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<p>I'm a transfer student in my first year and Carolina, and I have had an absolute terrible time getting to know people and feeling apart of the community here. I thought that living off campus would be the best way to meet people because I'm a senior age-wise, but junior status according to UNC, and I thought everyone living on campus would be much younger than me. I transferred from a CC wayyy outside of the area, so I knew virtually nothing about the area, and no one coming. After a brief visit I decided to stay at the Warehouse because it seemed relatively safe, close, leased by the bedroom, and offered a "roommate matching service." It was definitely my own fault, I should have researched the living situations better, but the place was the like the panhellenic's personal night club. I did okay the first few months, and got along with my roommates fine, but they were a mix of girls from diff sororities and there was so much backstabbing and ish talk that I just had to get out of there for own sanity. I'm currently living in Cary and commute everyday which is probably just as worse cause now I feel like an absolute alien on campus, with ZERO friends or connection to the campus. I really want to be more involved on campus next year, and live some place I fit in a bit better. I applied for student housing, and got Ruffin but am on the waiting list for Old West or Old East-- from what I've heard these are mostly upperclassmen and non-greek, but the random roommate they assigned me is a sophomore! I'll be a 5th year senior next year so I'll already be out of place, do you think I would be even more out of place living on North campus? Especially if I don't know anyone, and have never experienced the dorm life before? My other option is a house on Hillsborough Street, which is relatively close, but nothing in comparison to being on campus.. or is it? </p>

<p>So, getting to the point.. Are there many seniors that live on north campus? Would you consider Old West/East/Ruffin's location to be markedly more convenient compared to Hillsborough street? And if so, would the convenient location make up for the inconvenience of dorm-style living?</p>

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<p>Sorry noone has replied to you yet. People on here are in general only interested in ‘UNC is great’, so dissenting voices get a bit tuned out. It sounds like you’ve had a bad time so far, sorry to hear that.</p>

<p>Given your age, I would actually consider trying to find some roommates in a house in Carrboro. That is where the seniors tend to hang out, and if you move into a house with 3 or 4 people, you’ll have a ready-made circle of friends. Probably cheaper, too. Have a look on craigslist.</p>

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<p>I am the parent of an incoming freshman and an alum from the dark ages. On a recent campus visit, it sounds like there is a concentrated effort to keep new students (85%) in south campus area housing and upperclass students get early opprtunities for the north side residents halls. I do not know the distribution students by class in those dorms but there is probably a good mix. I spoke with a senior who lived in Old East for three years who loved the experience.</p>

<p>As for Ruffin, as I am sure you know, the location is outstanding. I lived next door in Grimes one year and in Everett in the lower quad another year and was very happy. Ruffin is a relatively small hall with about 90 students and is surrounded by similar dorms.</p>

<p>If you decide to not stay on campus, as mentioned in a previous post, find a place close by with an easy bus commute. That way, you will stay engaged with the campus and its activities. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>