Meet Jen Shoemaker ‘08, an organizational communication major from Apalachin, NY. Those of you who were at reunion this summer may remember her; she was driving folks around in golf carts (and also owning the dance floor with a few of our more rhythmically talented alumni).
Many of you have asked what the new dorm rooms in Ball look like, and Jen was kind enough to put her room in the spotlight for us.
And now for an interview with Jen, our wonderful hostess:
Jen, your room seems so clean; do you actually live in it? Is this typical of college students in the 21st century?
Well, yeah I live in it. I’m just very organized, I like it clean … a clean room is a happy room, you know. I would say it’s definitely not typical of other students.
How many other people do you share your room with? Is the new space cramped at all?
I share it with two of my friends, and our room is pretty well spaced out, I’d say. The new closet space is really nice. When I lived in Ball before, it was dirty–which drove me nuts–the furniture didn’t match, and each room was a completely different size. Some people were in a room that was literally the size of a closet; I was lucky to be in a room that was the size of the alumni lounge … it didn’t make much sense or seem fair. The new rooms are a breath of fresh air.
There’s still some construction going on around Ball. How much of that do you hear in your room?
They’re still working on landscaping outside and laying down the new sidewalks, so there’s a lot of noise — especially when they’re breaking the sidewalks up. As far as the noise in the morning, it’s not nearly as bad as it used to be — we can at least sleep until 6:30 or 7, ha-ha.
Anything else you’d like to share with the world? This is going on the Internet, you know. The world may be reading … but hey, no pressure.
I definitely feel lucky to live in Ball Hall, especially during the construction while history is being made. In the summer, it’s really great because of the air conditioning; it’s been nice and warm in there this fall, too. The heaters are brand new, so they work.
Okay, last question: Halloween was a few days ago. Any run-ins with George?
I haven’t had any run-ins with the alleged Ball Hall ghost, but my dad has. He was alone in the elevator and heard a male voice say “go for it” three times. To this day, he still won’t go in the elevator.
Wow.. what a wonderful view to have outside your DORM room window. I wish that we had views like this where I went to school. Sounds like the new rooms are going to be great for future students.
JEN…..Love your room Roughly how big is your room?
My first room was like a large closet witha window. After winter field period my roomate didn’t return….I had the coice of moving in with another Ball girl or take a transfer student. I opted for the known over the unknown.
The room was a nice size L shaped room…right up against the elevator.
My 2nd Ball room woas wonderful……a two room suite that were usually used by 3 students… As upperclass we could have it as a double. All of the rooms in Ball had sinks”’so we could wash our face and brush our teeth without waiting in line.
We loved that old building….Helen
I live in a quad with 3 other girls and i love the new ball renovation. Although I am just a sophomore, and have only lived in Ball for my first time, i can definitely say it is worth the money. The room is spacious even with four girls in it, and i love the new carpeting and new furniture-it all goes well together! The bathrooms, laundry and lounge on each floor also add the right touch to a perfect environment-and not to mention the AC and heater!! Ball is a great-and by far the best residence hall on campus!