University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Convenient But C ramped, Dorms Create Friends For many students dormitory living was a major part of the Gator student life. Approximately 19 percent of the HF student body lived on campus, and many had mixed emotions about their dwelling experiences. While some students thoroughly enjoyed being dorm residents, others complained of a lack of privacy, cramped living quarters and noisy, inconsiderate roommates. Many students also felt that public bathrooms were another inconvenience which dorm dwellers had to grow accustomed to. On the other extreme, some on- campus residents stressed certain positive characteristics associated with living in dormitories. For some students, 12 Residence Hall Living especially those who were new to Gainesville, living in a dorm was an excellent opportunity to meet new people. Because there was so little space in many of the buildings, residents were almost forced to become acquainted with their neighbors. Many residence halls organized social events such as the Hume Mud Fest, various Super Bowl parties, and flag football games to encourage mingling among the residents. On the University campus, there were 21 residence halls which were organized into five different living areas. These inclulded the Graham, Murphree, Broward, Tolbert, and Yulee areas. Approximately two-thirds of all on- campus residents were freshmen. When students initially applied to the University, they were sent information on the housing facilities which were available. Students were assigned to their prospective dorms on a first-come, first-serve basis. Despite which dorm students were assigned to, most would agree that on- campus living was an enriching expehence. According to Taffy Thompson, a former dorm resident who had many fond memories from her residence hall days, ltis probably to every studentis advantage to live in a dorm at least some time while they're in college. - Christine Kirkland

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