Bobb-McCulloch is known as one of the most social dorms on Northwestern’s campus. This is due in part to its mostly freshman makeup, as well as its convenient location in the center of the fraternity quad. Bobb residents tend to cite the dorm’s tight knit community as one of its main benefits, and they often form close friendships with the other students on their floor. What Bobb offers socially, however, is contrasted by its less-than-stellar amenities and relative griminess.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience living in Bobb hall as a freshman. I believe that the sense of community within Bobb is unrivaled by any other dorm on campus and I would highly recommend living there freshman year.”
Luke Mansour, McCormick freshman
“People say Bobb is gross but I think that's what gives it its charm. Everyone who lives in Bobb has a shared experience with mold and flooded bathrooms, and in a weird way that creates a sense of community.”
Andrea Michelson, Medill freshman
“Although you are likely to find vomit in the hallways and you will be surrounded by what can only be described as the “Bobb smell,” I honestly wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. It’s such a fun environment all the time and I love living with my best friends. People say that it's too loud, but honestly, I’ve never had any trouble napping. I am going to miss Bobb next year.”
Hannah Chorley, Medill freshman
“Bobb is fine. It’s pretty old, pretty gross. There’s bugs and stains on the carpet, but it’s social, so that’s an upside.”
Nicole Tanda, Weinberg freshman
“While the facilities aren’t the best, Bobb is a great place. It is very social and has a great sense of community. The people are very friendly and being in Bobb a lot during the year has made my Northwestern experience a lot better.”
Octavio Bruetman, McCormick freshman
“Bobb used to be known as the "worse" freshman dorm, but now I would place it on the same level as Elder. Although the quality of bathrooms and showers are poor, the mostly-freshman community and location are a huge plus.”
Kelsey Adamitis, Communication freshman
“It's a super social dorm, it seems like everyone knows everyone in there.”
Daniel Fertelmeister, Weinberg freshman
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