I'm in.

Benjamin Caldwell · December 12th, 2005, 23:20

Well guys, I will be joining all you UND guys next August. Any Suggestions on Which dorm to apply to?

Philip · December 12th, 2005, 23:40

Off campus?

UAL747400 · December 12th, 2005, 23:43

Do not go to west hall if you can help it. Mcvey is where most aviation students go, but I here that brannon(which is co-ed) is the best in the wilkerson complex. I dont know much about the rest other than swansen is probably the best on campus but is mostly graduate students. With that though, I moved out of the dorms after only a year and a half. On campus and off campus have their positives and negatives. For the most part though, off campus is better.

Welcome to UND. You'll like it a lot, especially if you get with a good group of friends. Dont let yourself get bored if you can help it. It makes the school year just drag.

Benjamin Caldwell · December 12th, 2005, 23:45

Yeah I got a couple of guys I know, I hear the hockey team is good and its the #2 binge drinking city in the US. Good so far :-D

polishpilotND · December 13th, 2005, 09:24

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Originally Posted by Benjamin Caldwell

Yeah I got a couple of guys I know, I hear the hockey team is good and its the #2 binge drinking city in the US. Good so far :-D

well, hockey team isnt doing well and drinking has been on the increase because of it

JaceTheAce · December 13th, 2005, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Philip

Off campus?

I second that. LIVE OFF CAMPUS.

JaceTheAce · December 13th, 2005, 12:16

Oh yeah, don't forget a warm jacket.

Philip · December 13th, 2005, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

I second that. LIVE OFF CAMPUS.

As I recall UND is one of the few U's I've ever seen that doesn't require freshmen to live on campus, apartments are cheap, why not.
Don't live in legacy, it's overpriced. Plenty of 300/month ish places down around the wash/32nd area.
In fact, houses are cheap too, hell if I had been smart and had the financial backing of the rents I would have looked at buying a cheap house and selling it 4 years later.

Philip · December 13th, 2005, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Oh yeah, don't forget a warm jacket.

and a big hammer to hit yourself in the head with repeatedly.

CRJDriver · December 13th, 2005, 13:48

I live in the university apartments, and I would highly recommend it! I have one roommate and we pay about $380/month for the both of us, so we each pay around $190/month, that also includes all utilities such as heat and cable TV. We also have high-speed internet through the University which runs us about $20/month. Plus, it's on campus and the shuttle bus stops right in front of the building, which is a big plus, at least for me

Benjamin Caldwell · December 13th, 2005, 14:06

It says on their site about University Apartments. For single you must be 23 or older, and for family you have to be married. What University Apartments are you referring to?

TheShocker · December 13th, 2005, 14:11

You might want to live in the dorms the first year for the "social" experience. Drinking is big down here, prolly its the only thing plus country music. If thats your style, you would find life very fun.

Benjamin Caldwell · December 13th, 2005, 14:16

Eh. I hate Country Music. Any techno? lol.

TheShocker · December 13th, 2005, 14:24

Lol, its not techno bitch! Just joking, we have a lot of electronic music lovers down here, myself included. I am mainly into house, trance, real "techno", and ambient. Ferry Corsten, Oakenfold, Armin Van Buuren, Erick Morillo, etc.

Benjamin Caldwell · December 13th, 2005, 15:51

yeah I like Tiesto, Corderoy, IVD, and Cascada

JaceTheAce · December 13th, 2005, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip

As I recall UND is one of the few U's I've ever seen that doesn't require freshmen to live on campus, apartments are cheap, why not.
Don't live in legacy, it's overpriced. Plenty of 300/month ish places down around the wash/32nd area.
In fact, houses are cheap too, hell if I had been smart and had the financial backing of the rents I would have looked at buying a cheap house and selling it 4 years later.

I live there and it's overpriced because of elasticity of demand... goddamn basers! j/k, i'm so mean.

JaceTheAce · December 13th, 2005, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheShocker

Lol, its not techno bitch! Just joking, we have a lot of electronic music lovers down here, myself included. I am mainly into house, trance, real "techno", and ambient. Ferry Corsten, Oakenfold, Armin Van Buuren, Erick Morillo, etc.

Ambient all the way.......... Kruder and Dorfmeister, Theivery Corporation...etc...etc...

Wild_Weasel · December 13th, 2005, 22:21

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Ambient all the way.......... Kruder and Dorfmeister, Theivery Corporation...etc...etc...

Third Eye Blind > music

taildragger173 · December 13th, 2005, 23:36

I say that you should live on campus mainly for the social reason listed by another poster. I lived for two years in west hall and I liked it. I met some really good buddies there which are now my roomates off campus. Living on campus is good because its close to your classes. If you dont have a car, you can take the aviation shuttle out to the airport.

One thing that I want to mention is that your college life is what you make of it. Get involved when you get to UND. Meet people and do new activities. There are a lot of people here and a lot of student organizations that you can get involved in. As far as weekend events, again they are what you make of them. Hockey is always fun to go to (unless the Sioux are loosing), there are parties and other things. Your life here will be what you make of it. Have fun.

Philip · December 14th, 2005, 04:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

I live there and it's overpriced because of elasticity of demand... goddamn basers! j/k, i'm so mean.

I lived there for a year, first year in town and it's not worth it. Then I lived in an OLD house down off 7th and chestnut for a year (500 bucks all utilities included!) then I lucked out and got a really big 2 bedroom in the getto for 450 a month and lived there for 2 years, nice apartment, huge... cheap.

JaceTheAce · December 14th, 2005, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip

I lived there for a year, first year in town and it's not worth it. Then I lived in an OLD house down off 7th and chestnut for a year (500 bucks all utilities included!) then I lucked out and got a really big 2 bedroom in the getto for 450 a month and lived there for 2 years, nice apartment, huge... cheap.

Yeah you can find some pretty good deals here, as long as you look for the privately-owned houses or apartments. Actually, the cheapest way to live is rent a 4-bedroom house and split it up with 3 other roommates...and they have at least a 2-car garage. One thing I'd like about living in a house is you can turn your home theatre/music up as loud as you want without the neighbors hearing.

Philip · December 14th, 2005, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Yeah you can find some pretty good deals here, as long as you look for the privately-owned houses or apartments. Actually, the cheapest way to live is rent a 4-bedroom house and split it up with 3 other roommates...and they have at least a 2-car garage. One thing I'd like about living in a house is you can turn your home theatre/music up as loud as you want without the neighbors hearing.

Yep!

Benjamin Caldwell · December 14th, 2005, 13:49

well guys i really like these ideas. Only thing now is I got to wait on my potential roomate to be accepted.

JaceTheAce · December 14th, 2005, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjamin Caldwell

well guys i really like these ideas. Only thing now is I got to wait on my potential roomate to be accepted.

Well, like what other people said... I think it's good for young Freshmen to do the dorm thing for the first year, then move to an on-campus apartment or off-campus apartment/house. This way you can make friends and know your roommates before you move in with them. The dorm thing wasn't for me because of my age. Later on when you are living off-campus it can often save you money...assuming you have a car anyway, or if you don't then assuming you live in a house within walking distance.

Dj To Rule · December 20th, 2005, 16:41

Hey I heard a couple lines about dance music. I personally would like to welcome you. By the way Jace, I love that song from Kruder and Dorfmeister - Eastwest. Well coming to apartments, I was 20 when I got my university apartment. Mainly due to credits. It is the best place I have stayed so far for college, it is close to classes, and also cheap. I have some photos posted on this site. http://community.webshots.com/user/Dj_To_Rule
I do recommend the dorms for the beginning though. Social environment etc. I still kept a 6 meal plan to see people.

Once again welcome.

December 12th, 2005, 23:20	#1
Benjamin Caldwell Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northport, AL and Grand Forks, ND in Aug of 2006 Posts: 14	I'm in. Well guys, I will be joining all you UND guys next August. Any Suggestions on Which dorm to apply to?

December 12th, 2005, 23:43	#3
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,204	Do not go to west hall if you can help it. Mcvey is where most aviation students go, but I here that brannon(which is co-ed) is the best in the wilkerson complex. I dont know much about the rest other than swansen is probably the best on campus but is mostly graduate students. With that though, I moved out of the dorms after only a year and a half. On campus and off campus have their positives and negatives. For the most part though, off campus is better. Welcome to UND. You'll like it a lot, especially if you get with a good group of friends. Dont let yourself get bored if you can help it. It makes the school year just drag. __________________

December 13th, 2005, 12:16	#7
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 7,544	Oh yeah, don't forget a warm jacket. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan." Join the Impact - Protest Prop 8 on November 15th!

December 13th, 2005, 13:48	#10
CRJDriver Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CVG Posts: 1,077	I live in the university apartments, and I would highly recommend it! I have one roommate and we pay about $380/month for the both of us, so we each pay around $190/month, that also includes all utilities such as heat and cable TV. We also have high-speed internet through the University which runs us about $20/month. Plus, it's on campus and the shuttle bus stops right in front of the building, which is a big plus, at least for me __________________

December 13th, 2005, 14:11	#12
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 341	You might want to live in the dorms the first year for the "social" experience. Drinking is big down here, prolly its the only thing plus country music. If thats your style, you would find life very fun. Last edited by TheShocker; December 13th, 2005 at 15:03.

December 12th, 2005, 23:40	#2
Philip Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KAPA Posts: 1,580	Off campus?

December 12th, 2005, 23:45	#4
Benjamin Caldwell Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northport, AL and Grand Forks, ND in Aug of 2006 Posts: 14	Yeah I got a couple of guys I know, I hear the hockey team is good and its the #2 binge drinking city in the US. Good so far :-D

December 13th, 2005, 14:06	#11
Benjamin Caldwell Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northport, AL and Grand Forks, ND in Aug of 2006 Posts: 14	It says on their site about University Apartments. For single you must be 23 or older, and for family you have to be married. What University Apartments are you referring to?

December 13th, 2005, 14:16	#13
Benjamin Caldwell Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northport, AL and Grand Forks, ND in Aug of 2006 Posts: 14	Eh. I hate Country Music. Any techno? lol.

December 13th, 2005, 14:24	#14
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 341	Lol, its not techno bitch! Just joking, we have a lot of electronic music lovers down here, myself included. I am mainly into house, trance, real "techno", and ambient. Ferry Corsten, Oakenfold, Armin Van Buuren, Erick Morillo, etc.

December 13th, 2005, 15:51	#15
Benjamin Caldwell Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northport, AL and Grand Forks, ND in Aug of 2006 Posts: 14	yeah I like Tiesto, Corderoy, IVD, and Cascada

December 13th, 2005, 23:36	#19
taildragger173 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Siberia Posts: 427	I say that you should live on campus mainly for the social reason listed by another poster. I lived for two years in west hall and I liked it. I met some really good buddies there which are now my roomates off campus. Living on campus is good because its close to your classes. If you dont have a car, you can take the aviation shuttle out to the airport. One thing that I want to mention is that your college life is what you make of it. Get involved when you get to UND. Meet people and do new activities. There are a lot of people here and a lot of student organizations that you can get involved in. As far as weekend events, again they are what you make of them. Hockey is always fun to go to (unless the Sioux are loosing), there are parties and other things. Your life here will be what you make of it. Have fun.

December 14th, 2005, 13:49	#23
Benjamin Caldwell Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northport, AL and Grand Forks, ND in Aug of 2006 Posts: 14	well guys i really like these ideas. Only thing now is I got to wait on my potential roomate to be accepted.

December 20th, 2005, 16:41	#25
Dj To Rule Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Forks, USA/Istanbul, Turkey/Girne, North Cyprus Posts: 564	Hey I heard a couple lines about dance music. I personally would like to welcome you. By the way Jace, I love that song from Kruder and Dorfmeister - Eastwest. Well coming to apartments, I was 20 when I got my university apartment. Mainly due to credits. It is the best place I have stayed so far for college, it is close to classes, and also cheap. I have some photos posted on this site. http://community.webshots.com/user/Dj_To_Rule I do recommend the dorms for the beginning though. Social environment etc. I still kept a 6 meal plan to see people. Once again welcome.

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