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 Woodruff
House has the Visual Arts Theme:
Do you like drawing, pottery, painting, sculpting, photography, and/or jewelry making? Were you called "artsy" in high school? You can finally be surrounded by individuals like you.
Students will interact with faculty members, have space to work on projects, and people to bounce ideas off of. Even if you just like art for fun, take a closer look!
The summer before my freshman year at UNH was exciting and daunting
all at once; I was exciting about starting a new chapter in my life,
and apprehensive about leaving behind the life I knew at home. While
filling out my Housing paperwork, I wanted to be placed in a dorm
with people who would be studying in the same field as me. Little
did I know that I would be placed in a community quite different
than the one I preferred!
An envelope came in the mail containing my new campus address. At
first I was disappointed to see that I did not get into the dorm
I requested, but move-in day came and I found myself right in the
middle of the most exciting time of my life.
Marston struck me as a very close community, with a lifestyle similar
to that of a summer camp. The building was out in the middle of
nowhere and looked like an overgrown cabin surrounding a common
area. The diversity of residents within Marston worried me at first,
but I soon discovered that living here would never be boring. The
friends I would make in the weeks to follow quickly became my second
family. We were inseparable and fueled each others passions of music,
literature, philosophy and the like. I fed off of the energy produced
by conversations with everyone in the community, and I realized
that there was no other place on campus I would rather be.
-Jacob Bethune
Sophomore
Manchester Memorial High school ‘04
 Hi,
I’m Mike Lalumiere. I’m a freshman here at UNH majoring
in business administration. When I first moved into Woodruff
I didn’t
think I would enjoy it. In an attempt to avoid living in one of
the towers, I applied for as many themed dorms as I could. The
visual arts dorm was 3rd on my list. Before I really got to know
the people living there, I didn’t think I would like it.
When I realized what a pleasant, friendly community the mini-dorms
are I was much happier. I would definitely recommend this dorm
for anyone who likes things to be a little bit more on the relaxed
side. I made a lot of good friends here, and know alSmost everyone
in the dorm by name.
One of my favorite parts of living in this community
is that there is always someone around to do something with. I’ve
participated in one activity or other with pretty much everyone
living here. There’s always a movie or video game session
going on somewhere, and there is always someone willing to play
some poker or ping-pong. One of my favorite activities is participating
the big discussion/debates that pop up every once in a while. I’ve
heard people clashing opinions on a wide range of subjects. From
fun discussions about computers or sports, to more serious ethical
or political issues, to heated debates on current issues, to farfetched
things like the mating habits of ‘Aliens’. I really
enjoy that the people here will just hang out and talk to each other
instead of just staring at the TV. I spend a great deal of my time
in the lounge talking to everyone that comes along.
So far, my entire experience living in Woodruff has been positive.
I plan on continuing to live her for as long as I can.
-Michael Lalumiere
1st year Student
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