Dorm Life

New student here at NKU? Considering living in the dorms? Confused which dorm to live in next year? Why should students live on campus compared to living off? Sarah Howard, Sophomore Resident Adviser, says,

"Living on campus allows a student to develop meaningful relationships with other students who have similar interests and goals."

I am a resident too living on campus and Sarah describes it perfectly. I have been living on campus for two years and could not have asked for anything better. Here I have met countless friends and formed relationships that have helped me succeed in my classes. Living on campus has its pros and cons but the main reason I love living on campus is the fact that I am so close to my classes! Everything is close and within walking distance! No need to hop in a car and take the time driving to classes. I am able to walk to my farthest class in 10 minutes!
 
Each resident hall varies in price and provides different utilities. Living spaces also vary depending on the resident hall. This link describes the living conditions for each resident hall and what they consist of:

http://housing.nku.edu/residence-halls.html

Here is a break down of the possible living options at NKU with the "Goods and Bads" of each residential hall.

There are a total of 6 residential halls at NKU:
1. Callahan Hall
Good: Across the street from multiple places to eat. Across the street from Kroger.
Bad: Smells throughout the halls. Not on campus. Students with no car need to take the TANK (bus that travels around campus).

2. Commonwealth / Kentucky
Good: Build stronger relationships with students in your hall due to community living.
Bad: No privacy. Share a bathroom with students from your hall. Small living space.

3. Norse Hall
Good: Closest to Norse Commons and campus.
Bad: You have a stove top but no oven.

4. Northern Terrace
Good: Brand new renovations.
Bad: No privacy. Not on campus. Students with no car need to take the TANK (bus that travels around campus).

5. University Suites
Good: Closest to the IM fields and basketball courts. Nice facilities. Computer room. Laundry room.
Bad: It is difficult to get a good RA. Some staff are unfriendly.

6. Woodcrest Apartments
Good: Apartment setting. Full kitchen with stove and oven. Large fridge.
Bad: In the very back of the Residential Village.

-Jonathan Hoey