Dining and Living On Campus

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Okay. Let’s hear from Nick, a sophomore who’s making the most of his Roger experience. The very best part of living on campus is the company you’ll get to share with your friends and neighbors. At RWU, 75% of the undergraduate population lives on campus and 42% of rooms have a view of the water. That is incredible. Take it away, my friend.

– Thanks for the The intro, Alex. When I was looking at different universities a couple of things came to mind: size and student life. Roger Williams sealed the deal. They have a great waterfront view and they have so many opportunities for student involvement. The main reason I was able to get so comfortable at Roger Williams University was the opportunity to be part of so many clubs and organizations. Joining an organization like the Campus Entertainment Network, that let’s me plan all these different events. Things like theme weeks, concerts and carnivals for our students to go to. Also the opportunity for club sports. I’m on the Ultimate Frisbee team where we travel and play other schools. Through CEM and frisbee, I always meet other students that live in different residence halls. There are so many living options so it’s nice to explore them like visiting friends. Every residence hall has its own perks, upperclassmen or not, that allow for community building and growth. Cedar has its basketball court. Maple and Willow have nearby green space along with small individual communities. Stonewall has common rooms. North Campus has a big lounge and classrooms and Bayside and Lamata have kitchens. I’m not gonna lie, food also matters. We have great food at Roger. Lower Commons is a major stop for busy students serving chicken fingers and sushi. Upper Commons is a great for a sit-down meal with lots of options at all times of the day. The friendly faces you meet at Commons makes up the dining team. Rogers’ in the top 5% of dining services in the country with over 20% of our food coming from local owner operated farms. Everything is always fresh. Our chefs on campus are here to help you. If you have any food allergies or you can’t find something you like, they’re here to help you. They’re also really good people just enough. When I walk around campus and I see all the familiar faces for all the clubs and organizations I’ve joined, it makes me realize why I picked Roger Williams. That’s all for me. Back to you, Alex.

– Thanks, Nick. All that talk about the food at Roger Williams is making me hungry. Living on campus can be one of the most fulfilling parts of the college experience. It was great hearing about how your involvement has impacted your experience. Thanks again.