Kue, Thomas. (2009). Honors Hall Residence

I believe the Honors College does an excellent job for the bullet that reads, “Where the home university has a significant residential component, the fully developed Honors College should offer substantial Honors residential opportunities.” Here’s one area for which the Honors College deserves great applause. I am impressed with the residence that SAU has provided. The Honors Hall is truly a great building, even when not compared with the other residential halls.

First of all, it was the first residence hall to be built at SAU after some 30 years. That is a good indicator that the quality of the building will probably be much better than those that came before it. The rooms are much bigger and overall are more comfortable, the desks are bigger, and the greatest part is the semi-private bathrooms. The Hall isn’t so big that there is always a mob of people loitering but also not small enough where no one is ever present.

Second, because it was built so recently, everything is much newer and better looking. In terms of esthetics, the rooms are much more pleasing to look at than some of the other residential buildings on campus by a long shot. The walls aren’t industrial cinder blocks and the size of the room makes it easier to relax after a hard day’s work in class. The basic set-up of the Honors Hall is also much easier, simpler, and more convenient than some other residential halls because it only has one, long wing as opposed to multiple, maze-like wings.

Third, the amenities in the building are what make this dorm special. The first floor is equipped with its own personal, free laundromat for the entire hall, consisting of four washers and dryers as well as a folding table. The Honors Hall also provides a roomy lounge for students to relax with friends, watch some television, or otherwise socialize. This building also has two study rooms for students to use when classes aren’t taking place. It also has a computer lab with 12 computers and a printer. The semi-private bathrooms are also one of the major attractions to the building as well. Most halls have public bathrooms that must be shared by all of the residents of the floor. The bathrooms in the Honors Hall are practically a step away and are shared only with three other residents.

The Honors Hall is an excellent “significant residential component” and really does provide “substantial Honors residential opportunities.” It is one of the newer residential halls, has great quality, and offers great amenities. I believe it is one of the great attractions to the Honors College because it makes everything so much easier and more convenient for students; it’s one less thing they have to worry about. The Honors College did a great with their residence hall. The Honors Hall provides great comfort for its Honors students and truly is a remarkable residence hall.