As a student, I have lived in four of the eleven residence halls and apartments that the University of Minnesota has to offer, so I know a lot about campus living as well as the communities surrounding campus.
I continue to return to University Housing each year because its nice to be a part of a community and the location is super convenient! Each residence hall has a bi-annually elected community council consisting of student residents. The community council plans and participates in community-building events such as volunteer opportunities, clothing and canned food drives, potluck nights, game nights, and dances.
My apartment building had a taco night this past weekend (which was really lucky for me because I had run out of groceries) and not only did I meet several new friends, but I also won a $20 Target gift card from a drawing just for showing up to the event! I already have a list of what I am going to buy with it.
Living on campus is about more than the convenience of walking to your classes--it's also about getting involved, meeting new people, and making some great memories. The friends that I made during my freshman year in Sanford Hall are still my good friends today. Although the U of M does not require first-year students to live on campus, it has been an wonderful experience for me and I can't recommend it enough!
If you haven't already applied for housing, keep in mind that the May 1 deadline for the Freshmen Housing Guarantee is approaching quickly! Click here to get started on your housing application.
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