What is life in the dorms like?
Dormitories may house anywhere from five to 39 students with an average house counselor-to-student ratio of one to nine. Students may note their preferences for a single or double on the application form; however, with more doubles than singles requested, they are assigned on a first come first served basis. For students who will soon be faced with the responsibility and independence of college life, a summer of living in a dorm provides ample opportunity for developing self-discipline, time-management skills, and respect for others. With the guidance of trained faculty who share the dorms, students learn to make adjustments necessary for communal living. During quiet evening study hours many students choose to settle into their rooms to prepare for class the next morning. Of course, the dorms also serve as a comfortable social environment in which students develop lasting relationships with friends and faculty. Living closely with other young people from widely differing backgrounds i
