The Housing Guide

What residents say

“The virgin vault is great because it’s all the fun of Bobb-McCulloch without the smell or the noise. It smells like lotion and cleanliness! Another huge perk is it’s really, really close to Lisa’s.”

Katherine Ericson, SESP freshman

“It's a fun environment. Everybody's trying to be social and meet new people and even as a sophomore living in Bobb I'm reminded that you really can meet new people every day no matter what dorm you live in.”

Eli Panken, Medill sophomore

“It’s very social. There’s always something happening. It’s very Greek, so the doors are always decorated during pledge mom week and everything. It’s nice that there are older people who live there because I made a lot of friends with older kids because we live in the same dorm. The worst part is that there is no elevator – living on the fourth floor makes laundry days suck because you have to go up five flights of stairs.”

Sarah Schecter, Weinberg freshman

“I wouldn’t trade it for the world! When I got the stomach flu, I woke up with pieces of toast brought to me by neighbors, so I guess you could say there’s a nice community. If you're ever sexiled there’s always a room to go to. There is a communal costume chest for every theme party, which is so important.”

Annie Boniface, Medill freshman

“I really like living in Bobb because it is closer to Sargent than Elder and also in the winter the difference between Bobb and Elder is a huge deal. I live in the first floor of McCulloch which is all girls, so sometimes I feel like I’m a little bit isolated from the social part of Bobb. But Bobb is what I would’ve imagined a stereotypical college dorm experience, which is why I really like it.”

Lauren Sonnenberg, Weinberg freshman

“I live in the first floor of Bobb, which is all boys (the Cockpit). The Cockpit is awesome! It has the energy and benefits of living in Bobb, but in a chiller environment.”

Eliott Sassouni, Weinberg freshman

What non-residents say

“I hear it’s very social. I feel Bobb and Sargent are a lot more like Comm Studies people. The study lounge is nice to study in. I wouldn’t want to live in Bobb because I feel like it’s kind of dirty and gross. It also seems like a lot of fun, I’ve hung out with people in Bobb before and south campus seems a lot more uptight in terms of what the RA’s let you do. You’re more likely to pregame in Bobb than on south campus.”

Lucero Flores, Weinberg freshman

“I wished I lived in Bobb. It’s convenient. It’s close to Tech, SPAC, and Sargent – the three things I need to go to. Most people in Bobb probably go Greek. It’s loud; if you’re a quiet person it’s probably hard to get your 8 hours. Overall, it’s a great residence hall.”

Adam Jalali, McCormick sophomore

“Bobb is a fun, social dorm with great proximity to important spots on campus like sargent dining hall, SPAC, and the fraternity quad. It's a close community where students get really close to their floormates. Some of my best friends on campus live in Bobb!”

Katie Mansur, Weinberg freshman

“As a non-resident, Bobb to me is a place to go for social reasons. I always enjoy myself when I am there, and then appreciate the more quiet and clean lifestyle of my own dorm after returning home. ”

Abby Blachman, SESP freshman