Hello ! I was wondering whether you could tell me some information about which residence is better: Morrison, Sir Dans, or Whitney at UC, UofT?
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hey there,
i’m at a bit of a disadvantage here because i’ve never lived at any of these residences, so i can’t give you any SECRET, INSIDE INFORMATION about, like, which building has leaky pipes, or which one has the comfiest couches. they do look pretty from the outside, though i hope the plumbing isn’t as old as the stonework.
what i would urge you to do is go on a residence tour if at all possible. if you have the time, tour each building you’re considering. honestly, i can’t stress enough how helpful it is to see the place for yourself. i know this sounds hokey and new-agey, but i really think that you just get a vibe from certain places. once you’ve visited a residence, you’ll be a lot more confident in making a decision about it.
other than that, it really depends on what you want out of rez. all of the buildings are mostly single rooms, Whitney and Sir Dan have one quiet floor each, Morrison has a dining hall while Sir Dan is farthest away (200m) from that dining hall, Morrison is the only one with A/C…you can compare and contrast more here.
in terms of logistics, the residences are pretty similar to one another: they’re single-occupant, dorm-style rooms that all use the same dining hall. they’re also all in the same area of campus. that’s why it’s kind of hard to choose between them based on just what the university tells you online or in pamphlets.
which brings us back full circle: go on a rez tour.
cheers,
aska
2 Comments
Anonymous
Depends on you: Sir Dan’s: more double rooms, older, not as pretty as whitney, but you don’t have to go outside to get to the dining hall (Fung)
Whitney: Mostly single rooms, old and pretty (chandeliers all over) mostly big rooms, not so nice bathrooms, only one you have to leave your building for food, Library in basement!
Morrison: more modern, single rooms, nicer bathrooms, but not a pretty, old building. Right over Fung! elevators, but smallest common rooms.
aska
I was hoping someone who’d lived at UC would comment! Thanks for the tips 😀