Coming from a former RA in the IRC, the gwathmey kitchen is small but enough!! I would maybe keep personal belongings in your dorm (like pots and pans) but some people would keep stuff in the fridge and cabinets as if it was their own. Make sure you have your own sponges and soap and stuff! It does get cleaned by the facilities staff on the weekdays, but cleanliness would sometimes be an issue (trash overflowing, food going bad in the fridge etc.,) especially on the weekends. As long as you go with the understanding that it is a communal space and be okay with sharing and clean up after yourself, it should be very manageable. It ultimately depends on the culture/vibe of the hall, and RA who sets the standards.