University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Adding the finishing touches to her room, a Markley resident hangs a famil- iar picture on the wall. Some students did not realize how different the residence halls were from their rooms at home. To make things bearable, students decorated their rooms with pho- tographs, and posters. photo by Bobby Green Enjoying the final days of fall, Jason Goetz and friends gather on their porch. Even though many off-campus residences were not the most luxurious houses, many had their perks such as porches, bal- conies and swings on which stu- dents could sit back and ease the tension of a stressful day. photo by Bobby Green THIRD LEWIS Front Row: Robert Salom, David McKercher. Brian Ertl, Dav Addam Wassel, Marcel Shell, Marlon Shell, Nirav Paid, Nicholas 2: Sharat Naik, Richard Anderson, Nicholas McAlister, Jay Srimvas Dandu, Zack Mcl-atcher, Abhinav Kumar. Christoph Jared Larson. Miren Sompura, Anihony Muka, Nathaniel Anderso Jermainc Bridges, Ncven Vidakovic, Jeffrey Hamm, Marco Fujirr Lombardo. Scott Julius. Todd Moulton, Scth Herkowitz. Matthc Darren I oscy. Brian Barnes photo by Heather Caddell FIFTH LEWIS Sarah Carlson, Kristen Anderson, Nicole Baker, Lua Filstrup, Kathleen Shaw, Kalena Dickerson, TifTanni Cunningham Row Matthews, Stefani Makowski, Marlena Chambers, Jennifer ick, Niki Meyers, Andrea Grady, Annissa Spratt, Alicia Hall, Karen RyAnn McKay Row 13: Danielle Dupuy, Meredith Graupner, Scruggs, Erin Murphy, Sarah Scott, Mary Wiethorn, Amber Ward, Furtado, Neelima Kunam, Holly Flynn photo by Heather Caddell fe ta !S ! i

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THIRD HAMILT Front Row: Whan Yi, Jonathan Siegfried, Mar Vincent Chan , Benny Michael Hendrix, Balaji Row 3: Joshua Shina, Gardner, Vikram Cham Robert Bartz, Matthew Snedeker, Daniel Cook photo by Heather Caddell JON Maya Green, Andrea la Novelly, Wilson Hall, Hawke, Sarah Scanlon , Matthew Conrad, Daniel ic Harter, Jennifer Trpkovski FIRST ROTVIG Front Row: Marvin RiL Suryo, Rollen Lee, Jo: Sierawski, Christopher G; Stein, Paul Lankheet, Jcs: Christopher Smith, Dav photo by Heather Cadd T Co ado, Jeremy Chesman, ichael Pearson, Nicholas i, Jarrett Woods, Jebediah Schade, JeftreyH:linski, Eric Pasman ilatf it of, ail :nce. is an tait me. init) fnoi :dio. itu- BUtf ph ifc. many a ven 1 from iviiis 111111? Housing 227

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dealing with it ftfc The expression, You get what you pay for was very well known, however there was always an exception. One major exception was off-campus housing at the Uni- versity. Many students who leased houses and apartments this past year were forced to pay extremely high prices. The factor that drastically affected the price of the house was its location. Students who desired to live near Central Campus were forced to pay much more. Often these houses were of poorer quality compared to those farther away from campus. As Engineering sophomore Kelly Baird said, When I begin looking for a house to live in next year, quality will definitely be the most important thing. If my house is far away, I can always use the transportation system; it is very convenient. I just do not want to live in a house where there are couches rotting on the front porch. In the past, many students had been very disappointed when they arrived at the house that they planned on calling home. Some houses around campus definitely looked a little shabby and neglected. Junior Kinesiology student Kenny Kemer stated, I feel like I am paying way too much by Brandon Parker for my house. The location is great, but when we moved in, we had lots of problems with the plumbing and the roof leaking. Residents were forced to think of ideas to turn their house into a home. This period of sharing improve- ment techniques often proved to be an enjoyable way for all members of the house to bond together. One of the ways in which the quality of the houses was improved upon was by doing some major redecorating. For many students, this simply consisted of painting a few rooms and arranging a few photos. Others spent plenty of money adding unique and personal touches to their new homes. According to LSA sophomore Emily Gordon, I feel I really lucked out with my house. It is great; the only thing we had to do was add furniture, pictures, and plants. The goal after all the decorating was done was to have somewhere to go that felt like home to the all the students that lived there. The most comfortable houses were not necessarily the most expensive ones. Garage sales and raiding the attic often provided extra furniture. Making the most of the house was achieved in many ways; it just depended on the preferences and the motivation of its residents. SIXTH LEWIS Front POW Lyndsay Dusck, Lisa Williams, Amy Laupp, Morlie Hatlen. Shilpa Guthikonda, Donald Thomas, Julie Williams Williams, Miguel Verdejo, Matthew Gonzalez, Chanel Jack Edje, Erin Wenger, Eric Murphy, Michelle Roberrs, April Ha. .. Roth, Stephen Day, Jill Elzerman Row 3: Paul Maandig. Anth Michael Decker, Michael Davidson, Matthew Monnetle, Mary F Hcndricks, Michael Kiplinger, Anthony Fugolo, Laura Hall, Sc Will.am Harrison, Sheku Riddle, Eric Leigh photo by Heather Caddell THIRD VAN DUREN FOURTH VAN DUREN Kelly Zahncr, Catherine Jang, Sarah Taylor, Rebecca Taylor, ihsh Firzadeh, Megan Veresh Row 2: Christina Chopra, Jiwon Park, Icn, Sana Hong, Laura Blubaugh, Emily Schraubcn Row 3: Frank, Hollie Wheeler, Kristin Potchynok, Carolyn Grunst.Caitlin Km Dcvisser by Heather Caddell Ware photo by Heather Caddell Housing 229