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As the spring semester approaches, four Williams College students are preparing for their upcoming study abroad adventures. Each of these young women is embarking on a journey of personal growth, leaving behind their families and each other.
In the meantime, they have adapted to living in apartment-style dorms, which offer a unique blend of privacy and community living. This arrangement has proven beneficial for their academic and social adjustment on campus.
The apartment-style dorms at Williams College provide students with increased independence and a more home-like setting, complete with amenities similar to an apartment experience. This living arrangement offers opportunities for students to develop life skills such as managing a household and building stronger communal relationships within their suite or apartment group.
Viveca Stucke '26 and Paige Thomson '26 share a dorm room in Lehy 420, a space that reflects their personal styles and interests. Viveca's side of the room is decorated in light blue tones, while Paige's side showcases her love for plants and nature. The heart of their dorm is their living room, which has become a gathering space for friends and a lively social center.
Across campus, Thais Lopes '27 and Michelle Rife live in Healy 3, a dorm room they share as new roommates for their sophomore year. Their dorm room has been created as a humble home, with a focus on maintaining a healthy diet and finding creative ways to balance their meals. Living in an apartment-style dorm has given them the opportunity to explore new aspects of independence, such as cooking and meal preparation.
Caroline Kramer, Sophia Mariani, Claire Kraemer, and Mary Kate Murphy live in a cozy suite on Loyola 1. Each of the mentioned dorm rooms serves as a personal space for the residents, showcasing their individual tastes and preferences. The suite on Loyola 1 has been designed to be a haven of comfort, joy, and friendship.
Mary Kate Terry '26, Tiana Wakefield '26, Libby Murphy '26, and Nora Brannegan '26 live in Williams 505, an apartment that serves as a peaceful retreat and center of connection. This apartment-style dorm has provided them with valuable experience in cleaning and organizing a larger space, a significant shift from their routines in dorms like Healy, Lehy, or Wheeler last year.
The calming blue tones in their living room add a grounding touch, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere that balances the room's dynamic. The living room is a warm and inviting space, filled with vibrant colors and tones that reflect the lively energy it holds.
The benefits of living in these apartment-style dorms extend beyond personal growth and skill development. The variety of dorm formats at Williams, ranging from hallway common rooms to more private suite-style living, offers flexibility that suits diverse student preferences, helping students adapt based on their social and academic needs.
As these students embark on their study abroad journeys, their apartment in Williams serves as a perfect trial run for living off campus next year. They will carry the lessons they've learned about independence, community, and self-care with them, ready to face new challenges and embrace new opportunities.
[1] Williams College Housing and Residential Life. (n.d.). Living Options. Retrieved from https://reslife.williams.edu/housing/living-options/ [3] Williams College Office of Student Life. (n.d.). Living and Learning. Retrieved from https://studentlife.williams.edu/living-learning/
- As they embrace the preparation for their study abroad journeys, the apartment-style dorms at Williams College have served as a trial run for the students' future off-campus living experiences.
- The apartment-style dorms at Williams College are not only a blend of privacy and community living, but also a platform for students to develop important life skills, such as managing a household and building communal relationships.
- Viveca Stucke '26 and Paige Thomson '26, living in Lehy 420, have transformed their dorm room into a reflection of their individual personalities and interests, fostering a vibrant social center within their suite.
- Across campus, alumni may recognize the importance of Williams College dorms' diverse living arrangements, as they played a significant role in shaping their opinions, features, and lifestyles, providing them with vital experiences they carry forward into their post-graduate lives. [1] [3]
