Residence Halls Response

Although, I understand her delightful sentiments for the brochure, I feel that her reply is equally as misinforming. Most of her arguments are based around the fact that they don't meet up to her standards, yet they may follow other standards. The proximity of the classes is all a matter of perspective. I personally believe that a fifteen to twenty minute class is a rather close walk - And heaven forbid, healthy for the student. Close to me is defined within walking distance to the point where my feet don't become sore. This standard might deviate from person to person, but generally... 15 minutes away isn't a treacherous hike. The food standards, all a matter of opinion as well. If twenty people consider the food excellent, they can quote that their food is excellent because it has been stated. I happen to feel the food is pretty decent, and as a vegetarian, I think the food expands beyond "veggie burgers and potatoes" if you just move your ass a bit more. Alexander dining hall has some pretty tasty and delectable meals from all over the world, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, and I happen to trek the abysmally difficulty journey of ten minutes from East Quad to Western Campus at least twice a week. Yes, yes... The brochure does lead to some higher expectations than you may receive, but isn't the job of a brochure to advertise the product in the most appealing manner? They're not going to get close-ups of the men's showers' floors, and all of the other tasty goodies you can find in the dorms. You can personalize your room, or choose-to-match your roommate, and therefore, the advertising was correct. You do get security, as you mentioned. You do get (quote me) "excellent food". Lastly, all of the classes are within half an hour trek at an ever-so-brisk 4 mph pace. Generally, I feel the "Residence Halls" entry is a spiffy account of the ever-too-emotional freshman who expects the world to be golden-lined. Sadly, it's not. But if you look close enough, you might realize that it's not the mediocre hell-hole it's portrayed to be.