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Housing is typical college dorms. Some of them are newer than others.
Kittredge is a good place to live (it's where I was freshman year). The
dining hall there is up in a common area, shared by the five Kittredge
dorms. It is the farthest dorm that is still located on campus, though.
It's closer to the business and engineering schools, but buildings for
arts and sciences are far away. Williams Village dorms and a brand new
complex are located farther away from campus, and bus service brings
those students over.
Dining halls are ok. The one I was in always had a deli cart, salad bar,
and cereal. Some nights are better than others, and food tends to be the
worst on the weekends, especially brunch, because many students are gone
or still asleep. The dorm rooms had mini fridges with a freezer section
and microwaves, so lots of people had Easy Mac, Hot Pockets, and popcorn
in their rooms. There are also lots of food places around campus that
either stay open late or deliver late (pizza and subs can be delivered
until about 3 am most days), and coupon books get passed out during the
beginning of the semester that offer lots of good deals, not just on
food.
Cars are allowed on campus, but parking spaces are at a premium. Parking
by the hour is $1.25 (it adds up fast), but permits are available for
residence hall lots if you live in one or the commuter lots for around
$200, I think. Parking enforcement on campus is extreme, and many
students refer to them as the "Parking Nazis" because they are very
quick to issue tickets. Order your permit ahead of time online at the
parking services website to avoid standing in line for an entire day.
I wouldn't say that any college campus is completely safe, but I never
had a problem. A lot of it is common sense: not being out too late, not
wandering around at night alone, don't get too intoxicated at parties,
have a buddy, etc.
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