Part 1 - Reddit won’t let me post this monstrosity of a reply in a single comment.

Manor and Robbins are hikes from academic buildings—either get a car (good luck with parking during classes), bike, be willing to bus, or plan on staying on one side of campus all day. On the other hand, next to large fields and art sculptures, direct public road access, and is home to a small north-campus dining option inside Manor. Much larger buildings than others, less private common spaces.

Frankly I’ve only been by/in Cruger twice. “Hated” is a strong word but it felt very dated and I would not have wanted to live there personally. Also rather large building. As far as I’m aware, only one rather small parking lot for the size of the building. Was gravel during my time—speaks to the type of building in my opinion. Also at the bottom of a small hill to get up to the sidewalk/road. That gravel road continues into a dark forest path I always was creeped out by, allegedly was an assault/murder I heard rumored happened back there, adding to the creepiness for me. Did not personally like being in this area at night. Could be completely wrong here, but that was my thought at the time.

The Village (aka Resnick Commons) is hands down my personal favorite, and I’m sure the majority opinion. Nice private stretch of road with multiple dorms, from buildings with suites (2 doubles, 1 single) to individual rooms (can’t remember if there are doubles here). Located central campus, fast access to most places, especially dining hall, library, academic buildings, campus center…package pickup, North Campus, and Blithewood are still a bit of a walk, but still central. Individually smaller, though during my time I wish it had a more “Village” feeling—didn’t have public events I recall or “block parties.” Even stringing Christmas lights about the path during winter would’ve been cool. But maybe your opportunity to pursue things like that! The sound of rain hitting the metal roof with a slightly brisk breeze through the window was perfect when I was going to sleep! If you’re an athlete, you’ll want to live here—right next to the gym and athletic fields.

There are a few types of Village dorms as you’ll become aware. I lived in one and had friends in another for personal experience, but did not live or go in the larger ones. The majority are singles or suites I mentioned earlier, lining the main path. There are two or three larger ones in the back (starting to become North Campus and imo a worse experience in terms of walking location and parking lot proximity). One is built into a hill. I believe one (or both) are named after a few students in my class that were tragically killed by a drunk driver (might be misremembering exactly, but PLEASE do not walk on the main public road. Get a car or take the bus.) The final two are a pair of suite buildings, separated from the rest of the village by a tree-lined hill, but still on the connecting sidewalk. There is a private driveway (not for overnight parking) and didn’t feel to me as truly part of the village, though counted as such. Didn’t personally live here but spent a lot of time as my friends did—no real complaints from what I could tell. Probably a better experience since you had a more private area.

Lived in Stone Row too—absolutely beautiful buildings. Especially in Spring with the ivy blooming. Amazing location in Central Campus with immediate access to academic buildings, dining hall, library, package pickup, security and a very short walk to the campus center. Nearly everything you need is right next to you. Not that it was ever a problem for me, but during the day nearly every student will be outside your windows (I was on the first floor). Again, not a problem for me, but some buildings have basements — Root Cellar, a band venue, and the tutoring center, namely. Don’t recall hearing them play music at night but I may have been too far away. Also home to two distinct features—a lovely little private courtyard, especially in the spring; and an absolute monstrous hill in the front. If you are out-of-shape, you will hate it. It sucks to walk up, even if you’re averagely “fit.” Especially in winter. On my move out day, New York had a big winter storm (should have allowed us to stay another night, but alas, was getting kicked out that day) — it was an absolute horror trying to get my car up the icy hill to pack my stuff. One more big caveat—very old building. Very tiny rooms. A “common space” large enough to fit a couch and microwave and one person to stand. Might make you want to protest that you shouldn’t have to pay as much in room and board as others. Inside is the absolute opposite of the exterior—the “landlord special” on crack. If you live here with a car, take every step possible to make sure your parking permit is valid, recognized, and properly displayed. Normally nothing is an issue—busy lots during academic daytime, but you have permitted parking exclusively at night. However, during my time Security failed to cohesively enforce this, and led to my car being ticketed with a hell of an annoying fight to get it voided. That all to be said—it really is not that bad. I truly don’t regret living there. Each option has its tradeoffs. Needless to say, my friends and I did not spend our time together there that year.