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I think Rockwell Towers, also known to students as “Towers,” is the best choice for sophomore students looking for a calmer and more spacious environment. Although it is a bit older than Seaside Hall, Towers gives students more closet and room space.
Going into the dorm room, one can immediately see that there is a decent amount of distance between the beds, which is more comfortable for students. This is due to the layout of the room and how the desks are positioned. The closet space is also bigger and gives the opportunity to have more clothes or items.
Students do not have to worry about their personal belongings not fitting into a tiny closet or stacking them under the bed because Towers provides a significant amount of storage space.
Another pro is that sharing a bathroom with three people is better than sharing with seven others. Although students have a roommate, it is way easier to keep spaces clean when they are less crowded, which is another reason why rooms in Towers are better.
Towers is also less noisy than Seaside as rooms are not filled with eight people but four. This is the best choice for students looking for a relaxed environment semi-far from car noises and distractions.
On the other hand, Seaside is close to a big parking lot and courtyard where people talk loudly, and residents can hear constant car alarms.
Although Seaside does have a common area inside the suite, Towers has a communal study room designed for students to use as a quiet place. These rooms are only accessible to Tower residents and only open to individuals who live on that specific floor.
Each Towers floor has these study rooms, and it is a great way to separate dorm life from academic life. There is also a communal kitchen and living room that makes cooking easy due to it not being overcrowded like Seaside with students wanting to cook at the same time.
This is also very helpful for students who wish to cook or hang out in another place besides their rooms and is not in the main lobby of the building.
Overall, Towers is the best residence hall for students due to its unique characteristics. It has many positive aspects in terms of room layout, number of people living in the suite and amenities.
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