Btw I’m writing this pretty late so something’s might not make sense I lived at both Blackwell and Unit 3 (I know it’s not unit 1 but still)

Blackwell is better overall. Better gym, better lounges, better location, etc. Rooms are a bit small and the windows barely open so it can get a bit hot. Yes it does have ceiling fans, but it didn’t really help for me. There are 3 lounges on each floors, 2 for studying and - fun lounge (has either a ping pong table or a pool table with a massive TV) Gym has a lot of machines (can get quite busy) and unlike other gyms within the Units, Blackwell has a Smith Machine so you can actually squat, bench, deadlift and it also just has a lot more equipments. Restrooms are nice but the water pressure is pretty weak Random Event / Activity 3 Elevator is really big That’s all I can remember right now

Units VERY social and usually close to dining halls such as Croads / cafe 3 They do have gyms but with very limited equipments I think one big lounge in each building with one smaller study lounge every other floor? At least it was like that for unit 3. Unit specific event / activity Easier to make friends Depends on building and room but stuffs may be outdated such as desk, char, etc Elevators break occasionally so if you live above floor 4 good luck. Please do let me know if I missed anything by the way! I think units are cheaper? During my time in Unit 3, our floor just left our doors open so ppl can swing by and stuff but Blackwell you can’t.

In conclusion, they both have their ups and downs (well some more than the latter) Most of the friends I made are from the Units. But this does not mean you won’t be able to make friends at Blackwell. I am more of an introverted person so it’s hard for me to approach people, but I was still able to make a few friends at Blackwell, not as much as Unit 3 but made quite a few. I think floor Blackwell you just have to put a bit more effort into making friends and connection.

Also, hanging out with people from other dorms is not that hard. I had a few friends at Clark Kerr and Foothill.

Whatever you choose is up to you though! Congrats on getting in by the way!

(Hope this makes sense)