How far are dorm rooms from college classes?
Asked by Ahhh....Me TimeI'll be going to college in two years and have many questions already about it. I do my research online for the time being. what I can't find out simply is how far are dorm rooms from the classes? I had a website that said you can simply walk or drive to your classes from the dorms. Drive? really, how far are they?
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Answered by salsera
Some colleges may have more than one campus. For example, I live near a big city that has several colleges with an uptown and a downtown campus. For that, you could drive or take a bus or a college shuttle bus. Most of the time, your courses will be rather close to your dormitory, if you live on campus. Usually it's about a 15-20 minute walk. When I signed up for classes, I tried to get my classes scheduled so that they were close together for time and location (it's not always possible, though!). Your best bet is to get an idea of what you want to study in college, and find colleges that have those programs. Then go visit those colleges when they are in session. You'll get an idea of the rhythm of the campus and if people like/dislike the school. It will give you an idea if you want to attend. You'll also get an idea of the distance from the dorms to the classroom buildings and the professors' offices (where you may need to go to get extra help or clarification on an assignment). You'll also find out where the running track, the fitness center, the pool, the Student Union, the registrar's office (to sign up for the next semester's classes), the bursar's office (where you empty your wallet for your tuition bill!), the career placement center (where you can get help writing résumés to apply for internships and jobs after college) and the dining hall are. You can also find out where you can apply for jobs on-campus. Some of the dorms may have themes. For example, there might be a dorm for international students or music or art students. Missing school for a scheduled college visit is a legal absence.
Some colleges may have more than one campus. For example, I live near a big city that has several colleges with an uptown and a downtown campus. For that, you could drive or take a bus or a college shuttle bus. Most of the time, your courses will be rather close to your dormitory, if you live on campus. Usually it's about a 15-20 minute walk. When I signed up for classes, I tried to get my classes scheduled so that they were close together for time and location (it's not always possible, though!). Your best bet is to get an idea of what you want to study in college, and find colleges that have those programs. Then go visit those colleges when they are in session. You'll get an idea of the rhythm of the campus and if people like/dislike the school. It will give you an idea if you want to attend. You'll also get an idea of the distance from the dorms to the classroom buildings and the professors' offices (where you may need to go to get extra help or clarification on an assignment). You'll also find out where the running track, the fitness center, the pool, the Student Union, the registrar's office (to sign up for the next semester's classes), the bursar's office (where you empty your wallet for your tuition bill!), the career placement center (where you can get help writing résumés to apply for internships and jobs after college) and the dining hall are. You can also find out where you can apply for jobs on-campus. Some of the dorms may have themes. For example, there might be a dorm for international students or music or art students. Missing school for a scheduled college visit is a legal absence.
