Lottery

When I graduated from Boston College last May, there were many things I was sad to leave behind--friends, BC sports, feelings of camraderie and tradition--and one thing I was happy to say goodbye to: the housing lottery.

Well, things in medical school aren't very different. At SGU, you choose a group of students you want to live with and enter the lottery. The Housing Office sends out an e-mail announcing the lottery and within the week you must find this group of students. Only 60% will be granted on-campus housing, the rest may test their fate with the waiting list or choose from a variety of lovely off-campus options.

I'm one of the lucky ones. Although involved in a housing mix-up at first, I was placed in a suite with upper-term students and living with them has been amazing. It's a nice escape to come back to my dorm and not have to constantly talk about what just happened in lecture. We will be entering the lottery together, so keep your fingers crossed--there aren't any extra points for seniority!