Living Off Campus Vs. Living On Campus
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RiddlePilot
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Dorms are a pain in the a$$.
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That's the whole reason right there. There's hardly any privacy, and you're always in close quarters with 5 other guys. Sound fun? Nah. I think the worst thing about dorm life was the spring cold season. If one person in your dorm gets sick, you all get sick. That's unavoidable. It's funny walking into class in the morning and seeing all the dorm rats sneezing and blowing their nose while you sit there refreshed and sipping your coffee.
Oh, and the dorms were built in the 70s or something. They smell funny, too.
Dorms are a pain in the a$$.
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That's the whole reason right there. There's hardly any privacy, and you're always in close quarters with 5 other guys. Sound fun? Nah. I think the worst thing about dorm life was the spring cold season. If one person in your dorm gets sick, you all get sick. That's unavoidable. It's funny walking into class in the morning and seeing all the dorm rats sneezing and blowing their nose while you sit there refreshed and sipping your coffee.
Oh, and the dorms were built in the 70s or something. They smell funny, too.
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Oh, and the dorms were built in the 70s or something. They smell funny, too.
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I can explain that one. My roommate Dick got all drunk one night and threw up in the heater. You can't run the heater or air conditioner any more without having the window cracked a little bit or else the place smells like warm vomit.
I stopped by my old dorm room my senior year, and sure enough, they had the window cracked slightly even in the cold of winter. Seems it still smelled four years later...
Oh, and the semester before we moved in, the guys living there lined the living room with plastic and filled it with water to make a swimming pool. However, the RA didn't know about this until he tried to open the main door, and he proceeded to flood the rest of the rooms. Mildew city in the carpet.
Oh, and then there were the girls upstairs who got into a fight with some guys in the next dorm. The guys took some old milk that had turned and hidden it in their living room. It smelled pretty awful. Took them a few weeks to find it.
You know, living off campus is great, but where else will you get these awesome stories about stinking crap and weird people?
I think Riddle has a policy of making you live in the Dorms your freshman year (so you will appreciate it more when you can move out your sophomore year). There was a 40 year old guy who was going back to school and he was forced to live in the Dorms (AND he couldn't have a beer because of the dry campus policy; that would suck).
However, if you ever decide to stay during a summer session, most of the places in town are occupied by snowbirds, so you will more than likely have to live on campus in the dorms. However, summer sessions in the dorms are much different than the regular school year. And you are only there for a few weeks, making it much more bearable.
Oh, and the dorms were built in the 70s or something. They smell funny, too.
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I can explain that one. My roommate Dick got all drunk one night and threw up in the heater. You can't run the heater or air conditioner any more without having the window cracked a little bit or else the place smells like warm vomit.
I stopped by my old dorm room my senior year, and sure enough, they had the window cracked slightly even in the cold of winter. Seems it still smelled four years later...
Oh, and the semester before we moved in, the guys living there lined the living room with plastic and filled it with water to make a swimming pool. However, the RA didn't know about this until he tried to open the main door, and he proceeded to flood the rest of the rooms. Mildew city in the carpet.
Oh, and then there were the girls upstairs who got into a fight with some guys in the next dorm. The guys took some old milk that had turned and hidden it in their living room. It smelled pretty awful. Took them a few weeks to find it.
You know, living off campus is great, but where else will you get these awesome stories about stinking crap and weird people?
I think Riddle has a policy of making you live in the Dorms your freshman year (so you will appreciate it more when you can move out your sophomore year). There was a 40 year old guy who was going back to school and he was forced to live in the Dorms (AND he couldn't have a beer because of the dry campus policy; that would suck).
However, if you ever decide to stay during a summer session, most of the places in town are occupied by snowbirds, so you will more than likely have to live on campus in the dorms. However, summer sessions in the dorms are much different than the regular school year. And you are only there for a few weeks, making it much more bearable.
RiddlePilot
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Re: Dry Campus Policy?
PRC is. That never stopped anyone though.
PRC is. That never stopped anyone though.
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There was a 40 year old guy who was going back to school and he was forced to live in the Dorms
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I gotta call BS on this one. There are extenuating circumstances where you can live off-campus....I'm certain being 40 years old would qualify....even Riddle isn't THAT uptight.
There was a 40 year old guy who was going back to school and he was forced to live in the Dorms
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I gotta call BS on this one. There are extenuating circumstances where you can live off-campus....I'm certain being 40 years old would qualify....even Riddle isn't THAT uptight.
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There was a 40 year old guy who was going back to school and he was forced to live in the Dorms
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I gotta call BS on this one. There are extenuating circumstances where you can live off-campus....I'm certain being 40 years old would qualify....even Riddle isn't THAT uptight.
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Okay, you're right. I don't know WHY he was forced to live in the dorms, as it could be by circumstance (especially if he had to spend all of his money on tuition). I just knew he would occasionally eat at our table in the cafeteria and complain about how he was "forced" to live in the dorms and how he couldn't have a beer; all of us were like, "Oh, yeah? Join the club..."
But, now that you mentioned it, he might not have been forced by the university but rather by his financial situation. (But, and I am not Riddle bashing, Riddle does seem to have some very draconian policies.)
But, back to the original post, except for a few nerd friends of mine, NO ONE liked living the the dorms. But, if you must, you'll have stories to tell for a lifetime. Living in the dorms was certainly much more eventful than anywhere else I have lived...
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There was a 40 year old guy who was going back to school and he was forced to live in the Dorms
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I gotta call BS on this one. There are extenuating circumstances where you can live off-campus....I'm certain being 40 years old would qualify....even Riddle isn't THAT uptight.
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Okay, you're right. I don't know WHY he was forced to live in the dorms, as it could be by circumstance (especially if he had to spend all of his money on tuition). I just knew he would occasionally eat at our table in the cafeteria and complain about how he was "forced" to live in the dorms and how he couldn't have a beer; all of us were like, "Oh, yeah? Join the club..."
But, now that you mentioned it, he might not have been forced by the university but rather by his financial situation. (But, and I am not Riddle bashing, Riddle does seem to have some very draconian policies.)
But, back to the original post, except for a few nerd friends of mine, NO ONE liked living the the dorms. But, if you must, you'll have stories to tell for a lifetime. Living in the dorms was certainly much more eventful than anywhere else I have lived...
This is just from experience gained 88 thru 93, but if you have the cash and opportunity to live off campus, by all means live off campus.
Personally, and I know this pains my former university, but I found living in the dorms extra sucky. It is a dry campus (at Prescott at least) and there's nothing to do. I mean there's ample opportunity to study, but I found myself getting in mischief or sitting around in the dorms drinking and watching "boy meets girl" films because there was nothing else going on.
Very depressing, at least for me and at least back in the late 80's.
I got semi off-campus and moved out to "Antelope" my sophomore year. But even that was pretty lame because the apartments were built for 85 year old geriatrics.
Once I moved to non-university housing, I was able to find a good balance between ERAU and living which worked out pretty well.
Personally, and I know this pains my former university, but I found living in the dorms extra sucky. It is a dry campus (at Prescott at least) and there's nothing to do. I mean there's ample opportunity to study, but I found myself getting in mischief or sitting around in the dorms drinking and watching "boy meets girl" films because there was nothing else going on.
Very depressing, at least for me and at least back in the late 80's.
I got semi off-campus and moved out to "Antelope" my sophomore year. But even that was pretty lame because the apartments were built for 85 year old geriatrics.
Once I moved to non-university housing, I was able to find a good balance between ERAU and living which worked out pretty well.
KhalReblic23
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This just goes to show, some things never change lol
Brendan
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Dry campus makes sense though. If we have a problem with alcohol on campus, then security gives us a citation. If it is a wet campus, then the police are more apt to get involved, and that's no good. Didnt stop those who wanted to drink anyway.
Off campus is much better, as the dorms make you feel like you are in prision with outdoor rights. Rooms are tiny, smelly, dirty, and you will have a roommate or so who will drive you up the wall. Take my FFFR for instance.
The house we share out in Prescott Valley is very nice, modern, cheap, and relaxing. I like my kitchen, I love my own room, my garage spot, and nice satisfaction of leaving campus when I am done with the day. Sometimes when you live on campus you just feel trapped being around school, day in and day out. A house off campus makes me feel like I have a life, and something else to go to.
That being said, dorms are fun if you meet people, but the Riddle dorms arent the most social places. I say live on campus for a little, and live off for the other time. The best of both worlds, and if you really like living on campus, then you can stay there.
Off campus is much better, as the dorms make you feel like you are in prision with outdoor rights. Rooms are tiny, smelly, dirty, and you will have a roommate or so who will drive you up the wall. Take my FFFR for instance.
The house we share out in Prescott Valley is very nice, modern, cheap, and relaxing. I like my kitchen, I love my own room, my garage spot, and nice satisfaction of leaving campus when I am done with the day. Sometimes when you live on campus you just feel trapped being around school, day in and day out. A house off campus makes me feel like I have a life, and something else to go to.
That being said, dorms are fun if you meet people, but the Riddle dorms arent the most social places. I say live on campus for a little, and live off for the other time. The best of both worlds, and if you really like living on campus, then you can stay there.
cristl_flies
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Well, I hope by sending in my ERAU Prescott housing papers I'm not utterly cursing myself for the entire term of the contract. Given the girl/guy ratio, maybe there are perks to living on campus? Just a hopeful thought there...
RiddlePilot
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Given the girl/guy ratio, maybe there are perks to living on campus? Just a hopeful thought there...
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Uhhh...no.
Given the girl/guy ratio, maybe there are perks to living on campus? Just a hopeful thought there...
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Uhhh...no.
kellwolf
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Well, I hope by sending in my ERAU Prescott housing papers I'm not utterly cursing myself for the entire term of the contract. Given the girl/guy ratio, maybe there are perks to living on campus? Just a hopeful thought there...
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Brush up on deflecting unwanted advances from 10-20 guys in one night. You should be good to go after that.
Well, I hope by sending in my ERAU Prescott housing papers I'm not utterly cursing myself for the entire term of the contract. Given the girl/guy ratio, maybe there are perks to living on campus? Just a hopeful thought there...
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Brush up on deflecting unwanted advances from 10-20 guys in one night. You should be good to go after that.
Brendan
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Most women get the deer in the headlights deal going on, and after a few weeks turn into to arrogant females. Just something to watch out for, but the girl to guy ratio I think scares most women into defense mode, as every guy hits on you without mercy (well, maybe not every guy, but at least 80% of the population).
Just remember this going into the dorm situation. I recomend it, as you will meet some great people, but be prepared for a barrage of hungry males. If you have a relationship going into college, the best of luck to you. I had a rock solid one, and it feel apart after a year, so you have my best wishes. But being a girl at ERAU, it wont be hard to find a guy if you dont have a b/f going in.
The dorms are fun, the dorms are great, but sitting in the house with RiddlePilot, Khal, and a few other of my buds (once again, in my HOUSE) works out a lot better for me. But I also have friends who like the dorms, so go figure.
Just remember this going into the dorm situation. I recomend it, as you will meet some great people, but be prepared for a barrage of hungry males. If you have a relationship going into college, the best of luck to you. I had a rock solid one, and it feel apart after a year, so you have my best wishes. But being a girl at ERAU, it wont be hard to find a guy if you dont have a b/f going in.
The dorms are fun, the dorms are great, but sitting in the house with RiddlePilot, Khal, and a few other of my buds (once again, in my HOUSE) works out a lot better for me. But I also have friends who like the dorms, so go figure.