Another thing to keep in mind is that if you pick the upstairs quints, your choice suite will include at least one room without any windows, but instead, a large skylight. Well, actually, um, sometimes there is not a lot. While you will most likely be living with some of your close friends in Roberts, you won't be spending the greater parts of the day traveling to Philly or attending Served Meal with your hallmates. Study Breaks are about the only time Roberts' residents gather together, as the layout of the building tends to separate residents by housing unit. BUT if you bug your RA and join the resident council you can help create an active residential life program that could break down some of the barriers to active hall life with pizza and video parties and other wacky events.
Laundry is easy with an adequate number of washers and dryers for all residents.
And, a recently redone kitchen is the envy of the rest of campus. Smoking is allowed in individual rooms. Living in Roberts is more like living in your own apartment with shared kitchen and living room space. Strath Haven Strath Haven provides a new alternative to the traditional noisy dorm life. The rooms are spacious, particularly the apartment style rooms which have their own kitchen facilities.