Dorms,That Bad?

Outside Los Alamitos dormitory.

Pictorial by Jared Ames

Many amenities provided by the CSULB dorms can be viewed as convenient and desirable to those who are new to the college community.

There are 18 residence hall buildings that can welcome over 2,400 students, making it an easy way for them to meet people when entering a new environment. Also, common places are included inside for students to mingle and socialize throughout their suite when they are not in class.

The on-site dining halls provide a variety of food and the convenience of not having to prepare meals yourself. Although many students do not bring cars their first year or two, there is a car rental company, Zipcars, which rents cars to students by the hour. Additionally, there are on-site laundry rooms, bathroom facilities and vacuum cleaners that are provided for the students. Ryan O'Conner, a former dorm resident, said, “The dorms were a great experience because I got to meet a lot of new people and everything was so close and convenient.”