How is a House different from a Dorm?
A. Houses, like dorms, are the places where you live and associate with your neighbors– and yet they are so much more than that. Houses contain all the conveniences of the yard in a single building. Every House is a community of its own—each has its own dining hall, gym, housemasters, and even tutors and advisors. In fact, if you play your cards right, you may find yourself eating, sleeping, playing, and going to class in your House. That’s when you know you love where you live. Typically, you’ll stay in the same House for the rest of your time at college (unless you transfer — check out the FAQ on that as well), most students find that they develop strong House spirit over those three years. Each house holds its own events, such as formals, Stein Clubs, and signature events (field days, games of Assassins and Coffeehouses, for example). House events are usually organized by House Committees, which can be seen as the upperclassman counterparts to the FYSC.
