University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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Living in Orchard Hill Orchard Hill . . . whoever thought of the name for this residential area hit it right on the nose. In order to get to Orchard Hill, one has to climb a hill — no matter what direction he or she comes from. The four dorms comprising Orchard Hill are built next to an orchard, adding to the natural beauty of the area itself. Many students choose to live in Orchard Hill because it ' s far enough to make it to class on time. There ' s a snack bar located in O.H., and a basketball court right next door. But who really wants to play basketball after climbing that hill?! If you want to be slim and trim, relocate to Orchard Hill - - the hill will get you in shape in no time . . . Orchard Hill has an added plus — one can take courses right in their own dorms. Thus, students can actually get up at 9 o ' clock to make their 9:05. All they have to do is get dressed and run downstairs! The atmosphere of Orchard Hill can be found no where else on campus; It ' s a fairly new residential area; close to campus, close to Amherst center; O.H. floors have their own individual styles where one can feel right at home; study lounges; fantastic sledding and snowball fights in the winter; great sunning areas in the spring; and much, much more. Orchard Hill is an experience not to be missed! 23