Living Where You Learn

As a Queens College student and a newly resident at the Queens College dorms, I have experienced many changes between my previous semesters at Queens College, and this semester of Fall 2009. The on-campus dorms create a sense of relaxation on campus for all students especially for those who would normally commute to school. I personally commuted last year from Rockland County to Queens College every day of the week. The drive took about one hour without traffic and the costs of gas and tolls were around eighty-five dollars per week.
The 506-bedroom dorm stands proudly between the Queens College Library and the FitzGerald Gymnasium. As advertised, every room comes fully furnished with a kitchenette, living room and two bathrooms. The kitchens are complete with a full size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave and sink. The Summit also offers fitness, lounge, media, and laundry facilities on several floors.
Many students have problems finding parking and getting to class on time every day due to traffic. Prior to this fall semester, I had to wake up at 6:00 AM in order to make it to school in time for my 9:15 AM media class. The luxury of living on campus is the assurance that one can wake up a half hour before class begins to still make it on time.
Besides for the fact that the dorm is conveniently located on campus, students are encouraged to participate in many on campus activities such as; game nights, karaoke nights, on campus formals and parties, and volunteer work. Being a part of the Summit allows students to become more involved socially as well as having four great years in college.
As a resident and student at Queens College, I would recommend the Summit, or any other college dorm, to anyone interested in becoming part of a community where they learn for the future while enjoying the time they spend now.
L. Petlin