University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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University housing provides living situations that cater to ail lifestyles. Programs include everything from cross- cultural themes to a substance-free environment. living siruanon rli.u can also cater to specihc interests and indi idual preferences. DiHerent :iousini;sittiations include Shorb . a co-ed. upper di ision-stLident honse that accomodates 24; Smyth, a ten-room house that gives priority to re- entry students; and Manville Apartments, which are reserved lor law and graduate students. Freeborn, a building in L ' nit I, is designated as a Substance-Free Fn ironment run on the honor s ' stem and onlv accomodates students wishing to live in a community h-ee of smoke, alcohol, and drugs. The University also otters almost 1000 apartments for married and single- parent student families near campus. In addition to the dorms and houses, there are co- operative li ' in j situations in which students li ' e m a smaller dorm-like en ' ironment where they are responsible for their own cookmt; and cleaning. Co- ops that provide for individual preferences include ' egetarian, religious, and apartment-type living; situations. Foothill Iheresi dence halls I )vnun 1 b G r Compiled by Tom Lee 1 j Unit i 1 Unit ii Unit hi Clark Kerr Foothill Stern Date opened 1959 1960 1964 1959 1991 1942 Cost Walk time to Campanile Single $7250 Double $6650 Triple $6045 10 mm. Single $7250 Double $6650 Triple $6045 15 min. Single $7250 Double $6650 Triple $6045 10 mm. Single $7930 Double $7395 Triple $6795 20 mm. 4-8 per suite Single $8385 Double $7860 Triple $7265 8 mm. Single $7095 Double $6550 Suite $6810 8 mm. Average number of people 50 per tloor 30 per Hoor 50 per floor 4-8 per suite 4-8 per suite Total number of people 946 950 1146 791 751 242 Most recent renovation 1995 1996 1989 ongoing 1991 ongoing Theme pro- grams Number of main lounges African Amcnc.in, substance-free 4 transfer, upper- division and graduate students 4 Asi.in-P.iiitiL American, Casa M.igd.ilena Mora 5 none 4 none none 1 Gender of floors Co-ed and single sex Co-ed and single se. - Co-ed and smijle sex Co-ed and smglc sex Co-cd and women Bowles 1929 Quad $6500 8 niin. 30 per floor 195 ongoing ON-CAMPUS HOUSING 25

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Jimiiinracct While students attempt to individualize their dorm room and make their home away from home more aesthetically pleasing, some things become standard... (l) The extra-long twin size mattress makes standard sheets a close but annoyingly impossible fit. With early morning classes and mid-afternoon naps, the bed is in constant use and is usually never made. ® Easy access for late-night studying in bed, plus it doesn ' t disturb other roommates when the room light is on. Q) The dining commons menu is readily visible for reference of today ' s meal. To alleviate the surprise of curried garbanzo beans, students can immediately assess the potential damage and determine whether they will make the journey to the DC for dinner. An alternative is also posted, Dial-A-Meal which lists the menus of restaurants nearby that will deliver in case of hunger emergen- cies, either to compensate for DC disaster or the late- night munchies. m my Home jron Home .k ' h yen, new .md rcriiininv srLidcnts mow inrocimpus hoLisinij to hll .1 total ot almost 5.000 W sp.iccs. A myri.id of options .ircopcn to sttidcnts looking tor a ciivense (5) Laundry: Hamper exceeding maximum capacity after a month without laundry duty. To conserve space, a pair of jeans are conveniently hung on the back of the chair ' In the end, you make best friends and learn so much about yourself and Ife, ' -Grace Su, .sophomore in Integrative Biology awaiting to be recycled in the wardrobe. Q) Newspaper clippings: Conveniently and blatantly posted to reveal the occupant ' s accom- plishments, causes and gripes. (S) Calendar and photos: To remind the occupants of the nearest vacation time and the family, friends and homes they will visit. (2) Stocked with regulation computer hardware, writing utensils and desk lamp. Desk space is crowded, leaving no space to actually work on. (1) (oflome A full stock of Cherry Coke or other soft drink (caffeine-potent Mountain Dew is another favorite) stashed under the bed for ready dosage. 24

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i With the luxiuries of living independent came the pains of responsibility After spending their first year in the residence halls, most students are eager to move out on their own and live in an apartment. The greatest obstacle to this move is actually finding an apartment. With a large demand for apartments around campus, and scarce numbers of avail- able rentals, it is extremely difficult to find the ideal living space: one at reasonable rent and close proximity to campus, as well as aesthetically pleasing. Moststudentsbegin their apartment hunt at the Com- munity Housing Office which is affiliated with University Housing and Dining. The office serves students and fac- ulty by posting apartment listings. While the service is free, the competition for these apartments is fierce, as many students and faculty alike seek out the same list- ings. Students often look to outside rental services such as Homefinders or Rental Solutions to ease the frustrations of apartment hunting. For $65, Homefinders provides daily listings of apartments for rent, and for a fee equal to half of the first month ' s rent, Rental Solutions handles the entire process of searching and obtaining an apartment for their clients. Even when a suitable apartment has been found, the luxuries of living on one ' s own still has its costs. No longer do students have their mothers to clean their bedrooms and bathrooms, or the dining commons to cook their meals and clean the dishes. In addition to the added chores of housekeeping are the added utility expenses for phone, water and electricity. Paying the bills each month reminds students that along with the independence of living in an apartment, comes responsibility. Roommates share an apartment, living expenses and study ttme. A- ' y. m V