ssckelley
Well-Known Member
Just moved my son into Stanley Hall yesterday and I walked away impressed. The room he got was a decent size, it didn't feel cramped, huge bathrooms just a few doors down that had both private showers and toilets. Later in the day we decided to take advantage of my sons meal plan, which comes with guest meals, so we went across the street to Burge Market Place and I was blown away at all the food options. It reminded me of a buffet you would expect to see at a casino, not in a dorm room. They had shrimp, chicken breast, pulled pork, fish, a build your own pasta station, build your own wrap, salad bar, deserts, all kinds of different drinks. Even vegan options for those that prefer that. They didn't have every station going, there were not many staff or students but there was a pizza station and a international food station. It blew me away, I would pay to eat there.
Anyone else have similar experiences at these resident halls? Any tips? Is one market place better than the others? I don't have much to compare it too, I've seen the set up at UNI and that never left me all that impressed. I expected cramped living areas and passable food options. My biggest gripe is the parking, to park on campus my son would have had to put his car in the Hawkeye lot which is clear on the other side of the campus, a lengthy bus ride to get there. Fortunately we found street parking about a mile away, fingers are crossed his car will be ok.
Anyone else have similar experiences at these resident halls? Any tips? Is one market place better than the others? I don't have much to compare it too, I've seen the set up at UNI and that never left me all that impressed. I expected cramped living areas and passable food options. My biggest gripe is the parking, to park on campus my son would have had to put his car in the Hawkeye lot which is clear on the other side of the campus, a lengthy bus ride to get there. Fortunately we found street parking about a mile away, fingers are crossed his car will be ok.
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