<p>LOL…funny post Lake Washington. How many in Seattle apply to UT-Arlington? </p>
<p>My comment is this: you can have a superb dorm room, spacious and amenities galore, but if your roomate is a drag, it really doesnt matter. Conversely, if you have an avg dorm but a super roomate, it makes life a lot easier. So I would focus more on the roomate issue if you have a choice and if not, then spend time on that campus and try to get a feel for the kind of people who go there: are they heavy party people? are they nerds? are they frenetic? are they relaxed and get along with everyone? are they cliquey and snobby? What policies does the school have? Do they let you describe yourself and do they make an effort to match you up?<br>
My kid has an above avg to avg dorm. Its an old building but it has enormous history and character with some great exclusive traditions. The roomate was a PERFECT match and has made it so much easier this first semester in college. And that counts more than all the down pillows you can muster. </p>
<p>Everyone has their own ideal of what college will be like. Having dorms that FIT you and your lifestyle is very important so make sure you visit the campuses before you commit to any offer of admission. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>