Ayers Residential College, also known as the College of Commerce and Industry (CCI), is a mid-sized residential college themed for students interested in business and economics. Located in the heart of North Campus, it houses mostly freshmen and sophomores.
“There are students with all different majors. The fact that it’s business residential college doesn’t affect you. You participate as much as you want to.”
Leah Perri, Weinberg freshman
“The size of the rooms is not emphasized enough. Our rooms are huge and our closet space is really big, even compared to our closets at home. And there is a really great community. I walk down the hall and everyone smiles and says hi. We aren’t a cult like some residential colleges but we like each other.”
Wendy Roldan, McCormick freshman
“If you want a quiet atmosphere, you can work in your room, and if you want to see people you can literally just step outside your room and you’ll see people. You can make some great connections and I did. I can always walk into the lounge at 5 a.m. and find people I know because I’ve gotten to know basically everyone.”
Rahul Narain, McCormick freshman
“The best part about CCI is the atmosphere. Last year as a freshman I really liked CCI, but it kind of dies on you during the second year. Facilities wise, it’s pretty loaded. CCI has some of the biggest rooms on campus and all of the lounges are really nice with a big TV and Xbox. We do have ugly painting and fabric schemes though.”
Mark Towster, Weinberg sophomore
“I definitely did not picture being here for three years when I came here, but being involved is easy and fun without the commitment. I gained housing points without trying because we had so many events so I got a huge corner room my sophomore year and then a single. It’s a great place to live for three years. I’m kind of sad not to live here next year.”
Jenn Murphy, Weinberg junior
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