So far I have really failed at regularly updating! I promise i'll try to post more often. Anyways, a lot has happened since my last post. I had found a roommate around September and we had already begun planning things out, when she decided it was best for her not to do the program at this time. I guess that is a risk when you start your roommate search so early, though. Everything worked out because I quickly found a fabulous girl to room with and eventually four other girls to form our apartment. I realize you can only officially pick one roommate ahead of time, but from everything I have been told as long as you and your hopeful roomies wait in line together, they will try to put you together. So we are hoping for a 3 bedroom at Chatham (wellness).
What made me choose Chatham? There are 3 different complexes for us to choose from, and 1 complex reserved for the international students. Each has developed their own reputation over the years. Vista Way, is the oldest of the complexes, and the smallest. In it's defense, it recently had some renovations done and looks a little nicer. For the frugal CP'er, it is the most inexpensive choice. What steered me away from Vista was it's reputation as the "party complex". I've been told it's the loudest, and with nicknames like "vista lay" I decided to pass. Patterson, on the other hand, is the newest complex but also the most expensive. I've seen it described as the "retirement complex" because it is apparently the quietest. While both of the other apartment complexes have bus stops in front of them, Patterson does not, which is something to consider for anyone not bringing a car. Granted, it is literally across the street from Chatham so their bus stop is walking distance, I've been told if your apartment is situated towards the back of the complex, the walk can be pretty miserable in extreme weather conditions. Chatham Square seems to be a happy medium between these complexes. It's not as new as Patterson, but not as old as Vista. It's closer in size to Patterson, but the bedrooms are just a little bit bigger. It has more social activity than Patterson, but perhaps not as social as Vista. So those are the apartment complexes in a nutshell. Unfortunately I do not know a whole lot about The Commons, other than it's reserved for international students and in the same sub as Chatham and Patterson.
I'll probably dedicate my next post to packing! I've been slowly beginning gathering things I want to bring with me, and have a packing list I will share with everyone. Also, i'll talk about what the apartments already come with and suggestions of what you may want to bring. I leave in just under 3 weeks and it seems so unreal right now! It hasn't really sunk in that I am moving away from home for the first time, but i'm sure the nerves will kick in soon.
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