2008 Woodie Awards
On-campus housing options
Adra Cooper and John Jenkins
Issue date: 3/30/07 Section: Features
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Mary Hobbs
Originally built in 1907, but renovated in 2005, the hall is home to 54 female students. The oldest residential hall on campus, the building has a unique, charming quality.
Pros:
• friendly atmosphere among residents
• front porch, including swing
• coffee shop located in the basement
Cons:
• few outside residents hang out in Hobbs
• creepy third floor that was burned in a fire
Students say:
"The rooms in Hobbs have a homey feel because of the high ceilings and hardwood floors. I also love the location; I can always roll out of bed right before class."
Abbie Rogers, sophomore
Shore
The other all-female residence hall on campus was built in 1954, renovated in 2003, and houses 60 students. With Shore being designated as an official "quiet dorm," all residents are required to sign the "Quiet Hall Agreement."
Pros:
• rooms are spacious, especially the basement rooms
• quiet environment for studying
• large lounge on first floor
Cons:
• few venture into Shore who don't live there
• residents don't really know each other
• quiet atmosphere can be problematic for those interested in socializing or partying
Students say:
"The good thing about living in Shore is that I got plenty of sleep. Also, in other dorms, like the North Apartments, people can wander into your rooms, and it's hard to have privacy. That doesn't happen in Shore; it's a safe environment."
Grace Boyle, senior
South Apartments
Better known as the "new" apartments, the hall consists of three brick buildings. Completed in 2006, they house 134 upper-class students. The rooms are set up apartment style: kitchen, living room, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
Pros:
• newer facilities
• convenience of having two bathrooms
• relatively noise-free
Cons:
• lack of community among residents
• isolation from campus because of difficulty for outside residents without the designated "swipe card" to enter the building
• no dishwasher
Students say:
"I like living in the New Apartments, but I feel they are somewhat overpriced; the benefits of the apartments are not really worth the high cost."
Ben Snyder, senior
English
English is an all-male dorm close to Duke and King. It is also a quiet dorm, and residents must sign the "Quiet Hall Agreement." The rooms are large, but in some cases, there are three men to a dorm.
Pros:
• large rooms unless three are assigned to them
• easy to study
• closest dorm to class halls
Cons:
• secluded from other resident dorms
• sharing a kitchen which is hardly kept clean
• high levels of testosterone
Students say:
"English has a lot more flair than a lot of people think. It is not just a quiet dorm. I am glad I made the switch from Bryan at semester."
Jay Laramore, sophomore
North Apartments
The North Apartments, or the "old" apartments, are the farthest away from it all at Guilford, but probably the closest community. Ninety-six students live there. Located behind the South Apartments and close to the community center, they house mostly upper-class students, but under-class students are not afraid to venture there.
Pros:
• dishwasher in the kitchen
• tight-knit community
• one to a room
Cons:
• far away from other campus facilities
• fairly loud, even during quiet hours
• just like in any apartment, living downstairs means you can hear everything going on above you
Students say:
"The Old Apartments have a lot more going for them than just the dishwasher. It is far enough away from a lot of dumb stuff going on but has its own events. The grills that are near the apartments really liven things up when it gets warmer here."
Ian Spector, senior
Bryan Hall
Bryan Hall is a coed residence, which was built in 1968. Each Bryan unit houses eight students, with four rooms. Two hundred fifteen students reside in Bryan and share a central courtyard that hosts many events through out the year. The rooms come equipped with an upstairs kitchen and lounge, but they are hardly used by those not on the second floor where they are located.
Pros:
• courtyard is a nice outdoor area for studying or relaxing
• common area
• bathroom gets cleaned
Cons:
• kitchenette and lounge are upstairs
• loud atmosphere
• have to share living space with a lot of people
Students say:
"Bryan is a fun place; it gets a little loud sometimes, but it's nice to always have something to do there."
Mike Braverman, junior
Overall, there are a variety of on-campus residential options. Whether you want a quiet atmosphere or a non-stop partying environment, there's something for everyone.
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