Calvert Hall:
Leo, sophomore accounting and finance double-major
“Calvert isn’t that bad. I’ve heard a lot of people hate on Calvert, but Calvert’s really pretty good. It’s really close to classes, and it’s really close to the dining hall too, so it’s pretty central to everything. I don’t like the motion-sensored lights as much. I don’t really know the buildings for housing next year, so I hope I get in one that’s next to my classes.”
Murchison Hall:
Caroline, sophomore economics major
“I really like the location and the insides are actually nice. There’s not gross, gray walls, and then the lighting aren’t really, really harsh as well. And there are these windows in the front and back of the room, so it’s a nice layout, and you also don’t have any neighbors behind you. It’s just nice and it doesn’t get too loud out here. For next year, I’m excited to either possibly get a kitchen, make it into City Vista, or for North, probably getting your own bedroom. I’d tell freshmen, I suppose, to make the best of it. One of the good things about Trinity is there are so many outdoor spaces. Even when we’re first-year area, so go outside to hang out by the hammocks or the benches or chairs outside.”
Bruce Thomas Hall:
Melody, sophomore intended business analytics and technology major
“I do really like Thomas. I think the only thing that I don’t really like is just the fact that it’s kind of far from upper campus, but I do like how spacious and clean it is. I’m excited about City Vista. I have a lot of things planned out and I do want to get the experience of living in an apartment before I venture off of college. I think the biggest advice I can give a freshman for housing is roommate selection. I would advise not to live with your best friends or closest friends if you want to maintain your friendship. It would be better to room with somebody you’re not as close to because I have seen it ruin friendships.”
Dick and Peggy Prassel Hall:
Kaelin Leishman, sophomore engineering science major
“I don’t like how slow the elevator is, but other than that I like it. I would really love City Vista next year because having my own kitchen would be nice. I feel like it matters less what building you’re in and more if you like your roommates and suitemates, so I’d [tell first years] to focus more on that than the building.”
Camille Lightner Hall:
Isabel, junior sociology major
“I like the common space [in each suite], I did not have that before. The sofa is actually pretty comfortable, probably more so than the mattresses. I also enjoy the balcony situation in Lightner. I would say [to sophomores], I went to one of the mixers which is very helpful because I didn’t know really people that I wanted to live with, because I think it’s best that you don’t necessarily room with your friends. I think that it’s also a good idea to live with people that you like, but you aren’t necessarily best friends with. But obviously for some people, it works out to room with your friends.”
Isabel McFarlin Hall:
Ellie Herrick, junior international studies and Spanish double-major
“I really like the building. I feel like the rooms have a lot of space, and not having a roommate, I have a lot of room to myself. And this building is pretty small, so there’s not too many people coming in or going out late at night. I was in Prassel, and that one was like, I think three or four floors and it was always really loud. And so I think I just like how small this one is compared to the other one. For housing, just do everything on time because sometimes if you’re late, it’s nearly impossible to get into whatever room you want. I had a lot of trouble getting into this one.”
Myrtle McFarlin Hall:
Liam Worsley, sophomore computer science major
“I like the balcony. I hang out there a lot. The thing that I don’t like is this past semester, I’ve seen a lot more cockroaches around, but it’s only been the past couple of weeks, but that’s the most recent bad thing. All the freshman dorms are a lot more spacious. They kind of tricked us with that because they only showed us the freshman dorms. It’s, like, there’s still plenty of space. It’s also a lot quieter here, but that’s also because last year, I was living right behind the Mabee kitchen, so this one is quieter, which is nice. Try to ask anyone who’s in one of the upper campus dorms that you’re thinking about to see if you could get just a quick room tour to see how big it is, what it’s like, if are there any problems with it; just like trying to scope out what each of the dorms is like, because each one’s pretty different.”
North Hall:
Drew West, junior computer science major
“One thing I love is just having my own room. It’s super nice, especially because the last couple of years I didn’t have that. If you have someone or a group of people who you know you’re going to live with, and you’ve already coordinated and started planning ahead, then you’ll usually be good.”
South Hall:
Brittany Uytkuwaecuoke, senior communication major
“I used to have a roommate, but she was studying abroad, she left, so the room’s empty. So, now I don’t have to share my bathroom, which I do like, and then, because no one’s there, I have my door open whenever I want. As long as you get your own room, I feel like it’s pretty reasonable. The dining options suck though, but you could definitely find food to eat. Unlike CV, where you’re actually living by yourself and have to cook everything and take care of cleaning and all that.”
Susanna Wesley Hall:
Alex Park, sophomore business analytics and technology major
“It feels a bit more open and better than the freshman dorms. It’s also very close to all the classrooms which is nice; it’s not like a far walk like Prassel or anything. I guess what I don’t like is the shower. It’s random if you get hot water or cold water. I guess I’m excited to hopefully live off campus at CV, just because I’m kind of tired of the food here. I want to start cooking for myself and make my own meals. Especially since my mom works as a chef, and she also cooks a lot at home. I want to learn her recipes, so I can make her food.”
City Vista Apartments:
David Prado, senior accounting major
“I really like the room. Maybe the walls are a little bit thin. I really like the balcony. Make sure you have your friend group, like your people, already laid out before because, otherwise, the process becomes a hassle, and you can lose your room. But other than that, just have basic cleaning supplies.”