The Housing Guide

What residents say

“There’s always something going on. Even if you’re bored, there’s always something to do. People are just really nice and it’s always easy to find friends.”

Miriam Mikhelson, Weinberg sophomore

“What’s special is the community. There is always something going on in the background, whether it’s actual social events like watching movies or just hanging out. I like that it’s really close.”

Luis De La Garza, McCormick sophomore

“Something completely unique about Slivka is the mixture of people who are interested in science and mathematics and engineering, and also sports and videogames. There is streamlined interest into a very fun experience.”

Henry Richey, Weinberg sophomore

“Slivka is a good place to live, mostly because we are a tight-knit community. We have fun events that we do together. We have professors that come in once or twice a week. It’s a place where you can also branch out. We have our token Medill kid, our acting kid. It’s also about meeting other people and expanding your interests rather than being stuck in one central mode.”

Rachel Inderhees, Weinberg sophomore

“When I visited as a senior in high school, I stayed overnight and my host lived in Slivka, and so I just kind of had firsthand exposure to it, and it seemed really nice. I liked the suite-style of living, and it was on North Campus. I’m up here a lot, because most of my classes are in Tech. I just got a really good sense of the community here, which is also part of the reason why I wanted to live here.”

Kyle Bushick, McCormick freshman

What non-residents say

“It’s beautiful. One of the bigger dorms on campus and actually has really strong community. Since it’s all engineers, they work together. It’s automatic people to have in your classes and work with.”

Mary Beth O’Neil, McCormick senior

“I’ve been over there a couple of times. I have worked in their study rooms, which are amazing. They have these white boards, and I remember, my freshman year, when I spent, like, 16 hours with people doing our first math homework in that room. It was unreasonable. But the facilities are super cool; the rooms are huge and beautiful and well furnished.”

Clayton Shuttleworth, Communication junior

“I think living in Slivka would be nice, just because if you ever need anything, you could go down to Lisa’s. And if you’re hungry, you can go down to Lisa’s. So, that’s nice. And, I guess if you’re also an engineer, that also would be nice, because you’re so close to Tech. It’s in front of the frat quad, so that’s nice. And if you need to go to the gym, it’s in front of SPAC.”

Andrea Herskowich, Weinberg freshman