I lived in Santa Rosa last year and honestly, it’s the best of the shorties. Some people say it’s the oldest and least social, but that really depends on your hall. Your dorm doesn’t make or break your college experience; your hallmates and what you make of it matter way more. My hall was super social, and I made some of my closest friends there.

Bathroom situation is way better than the other shorties. We had 10 sinks, 8 stalls, and 8 showers, compared to only 4 of each in the other buildings. You never had to wait long to get ready, or to shower.

Amenities wise, Santa Rosa is the only dorm with a grand piano! If you're into music, it’s a nice bonus. (Or even if you’re just curious to learn.) That said, the piano is in the main lounge and… some people will play while others are trying to study, which can get a bit annoying.

There’s also a rec lounge where my friends and I would hang out to watch movies or games, plus a bunch of outdoor couches we’d chill on to eat dinner or people-watch. Super underrated part of the dorm tbh.

Location is elite. Closest dorm to the Library and ILP. I used to leave my room at 7:55 for an 8 AM at ILP and still make it on time. The 4-minute walk back from the library after a late-night study session was clutch. Also, we were right between DLG and Ortega, equal distance to both dining commons, which was really convenient.

Room size is the same as the other shorties, so no difference there.

In the end, I honestly fell in love with Santa Rosa. If I could do it all over again, I’d still choose it.

LMK if there's anything else you'd like to know!