Dorm Cultures: Best of Both Worlds!

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East, South, and Linde dorms are three moderate dorms on campus, known for their unique events and lifestyle. These dorms offer a balance of social activities and a quieter environment, making them a popular choice for many students.

East Dorm

east dorm
East Dorm: Photo credit: HMC

Dorm Style

East dorm is known for its Gamer L, which is a section of the dorms where many students play video games. The dormitory is designed with plenty of communal spaces for students to gather and play games. The dormitory is equipped with large LCD TVs and comfortable seating areas. As one of the inner dorms, suites are split up into singles and doubles, with two rooms each sharing a jack-and-jill style bathroom.

Lounge

East dorm has a large lounge area, equipped with gaming consoles and comfortable seating. The lounge is a popular spot for students to gather and play games, watch movies, and socialize. The lounge is also equipped with a large LCD TV for movie nights and video game tournaments.

Events

East dorm is known for its regular board game nights and Super Smash Bros. tournaments. These events bring together gaming enthusiasts and provide a fun and social atmosphere. The dormitory also hosts occasional movie nights and video game tournaments.

South Dorm

south dorm
South Dorm. Photo credit: HMC

Dorm Style

South dorm is known for its rustic and cozy building style. The dormitory is designed to foster a relaxed, tight-knit community among its residents. The dormitory is equipped with comfortable seating areas and a large communal kitchen where students can meal prep. It’s similar to East in that there are either singles or doubles, each with a shared bathroom.

Lounge

South dorm has a cozy lounge area, equipped with comfortable seating and a large communal kitchen. The lounge is a popular spot for students to gather, socialize, and study. 

south dorm courtyard with students sitting at table
Group students in South courtyard. Photo Credit: Audrey Thiessen

Events

South dorm is known for its low-key events and activities. The dormitory is known for hosting potlucks, game nights, and study groups. These events bring together the residents of the dormitory, fostering a sense of community among them.

Linde Dorm

Linde dorm
Linde Dorm. Photo credit: HMC

Dorm style

Linde dorm is known for its classic and elegant building style. The dormitory is designed to accommodate students who like to party occasionally, but also appreciate a more sophisticated environment. The dormitory is equipped with a large lounge area and a communal kitchen. Linde is one of the newer dorms.

Lounge

Linde dorm has a large and elegant lounge area, equipped with comfortable seating and a communal kitchen. The lounge is a popular spot for students to gather and socialize, enjoy refreshments and snacks, and study. The lounge is also equipped with a large LCD TV for movie nights and other social events.

Events

Linde dorm is known for its social events, such as Boba study hall, Hot Cider social, and cookie decorating. These events provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere for students to socialize and unwind. The dormitory also hosts occasional parties and theme nights.

In conclusion, East, South, and Linde dorms are three moderate dorms that offer a balance of social activities and a quieter environment. Each dorm has its unique building style, events, and lounge that cater to different student preferences. East dorm is perfect for gaming enthusiasts, South dorm is perfect for students who appreciate a relaxed, tight-knit community and Linde dorm is perfect for students who like to party occasionally but appreciate a more sophisticated environment. All the dorms have on-call school administration who live on campus. These dorms are a great option for students looking for a moderate living experience on campus.

This blog was written by: Jason Gounder '26. Intended major: Computer Science. Pheonix, Arizona.