Seniors Avi Holzman and Nina Giraldo are this year’s Editors-in-Chief for Student Life. (Bri Nitsberg | Managing Photo Editor)

This issue is for those who have already signed leases and those who have no clue where they are living. Having gone through the housing process three times ourselves, we can say that it can be stressful and intense. Finding a place to live looks different for everyone, and the good news is that there are plenty of options depending on what you are looking for. The Student Life staff has compiled articles, ideas, and stories that will hopefully help and entertain you during this process. 

Coming to college means finding a new home for four years — constantly moving around each year, or maybe multiple times a year — and the ins and outs of finding the right housing for you can make that process difficult. The reality is, you only get to do this whole housing thing in college once — so try to do it while you are smiling. Bring your character and yourself into all the spaces you live in, whether it be with a weird poster or a charming knickknack for your kitchen table. Create funny traditions with your roommates and suitemates that make living with them memorable. In this Housing Guide issue, the StudLife staff tells you stories about roommate drama, the value of walking to campus, and ranks all the dorms on campus. 

We would like to thank the StudLife staff for making this issue happen — the people who set aside time during midterms season to share and write their stories for you. A special shoutout to our designers, photographers, and illustrators, who made this issue look fantastic! Extra special thanks to Lauren Smith, our special-issues extraordinaire, for putting up with our chaos and keeping everyone on task and on time. It feels like we spend so much time in that office that perhaps it has become a little bit like a home. If you need a place to look for information and inspiration about all things housing, it’s as simple as turning the page!

Good luck with your search, 

Avi Holzman and Nina Giraldo

2024-25 Student Life Editors-in-Chief