University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook

“SBt & e (Da Campus by ^amie ^ai^ey " Moving into the residence halls at UNA was a big change for me. This is a big change from living at home with Mom and Dad with a lot more responsibilities, but I love all the new friends I have made that I might not have met if I had not lived in the residence halls " — freshman Amy Wallace. For most live-in students, moving into the residence halls brings a first taste of freedom, though cutting the apron strings can bring feelings of anxiety as well as excite- ment. Just like anything else, moving away from Mom and Dad has its ups and downs. There is no curfew, but Mom isn ' t here to do the laundry. Once students get settled into " nor- mal college life, " most realize it ' s a once-in-a-life- time experience they will never forget. There are many benefits to living on cam- pus. Residents do not have to fight for parking spots, and there is always a friend down to hall to join in any excursion, no matter how late or how crazy. Of course, one run-of-the-mill residence hall activity is ordering a late-night pizza to make it through those late-night study sessions. Living in creates a family ' for the residents. Michelle Burns, a junior says " the residence halls are like a home away from home. " Within their halls can be found a best friend, a shoulder to cry gUIET TIME. Second floor RA Dawn Renee Steiner studies literature in her room. Photo by Chris Rohling. on, someone to eat dinner with, and friends to go out with. Many choices are available after a student makes the decision to live in a dormi- tory. Rice and Riv- ers Halls together make up the Tow- ers Complex, which is the larg- est and most popular residence hall on campus. All the halls have one resident assis- tant per floor to help students ad- just to residence life. Aaron Irons, a three-year resi- dent assistant, says what keeps bringing him back is " the ability to help guide incom- ing freshmen and the whole experi- ence of community in the residence halls. " LaGrange Hall is popular because of its convenient location right next to Floyd Sci- ence Building. LaFayette Hall is an Honor Hall. Students wishing to live in LaFayette must sub- mit an application and resume, and provide refer- ences. The dorm is self-governed and regulations are made by an executive committee of student residents. Jay Skipworth, a junior who has lived in LaFayette for three years, says it is a great ex- perience to live on campus with other campus lead- ers. " It introduces you to a lot of new people on campus and opens many doors of opportunity. It is a great experience and I am proud to be a part of it. " 13 ”