Hey guys! I’m going to share some insight for those who are living in my castle, Mctyeire Hall, this fall. As Lindsey said, one of the biggest parts of your experience in your first year at Emory will be your life inside a residence hall. No matter where you live, you will have a great and fulfilling experience. I have friends from one res hall who would want to live anyplace else; I also have friends who lived in that same res hall and chose to become a Sophomore Advisor (SA) in the same building because they loved it so much! This is the case for every residence hall on campus. In this case, my stay in Mctyeire was so great that it became another home for me on campus.
Now that we are in the correct mindset, allow me to tell you what this hall has to offer. Every hall has something unique to offer for its residents in which other halls cannot compare. This is the main reason why you shouldn’t compare your hall to any other hall because they are unique in many ways, from the experiences you will have to the people you will meet. Each hall has its benefits from location, people, quality, amenities, quantity, and more.
First off, if you are living in Mctyeire, know that you are living in prime location. It is right next to the DUC, which is the center of campus life. At the DUC is the cafeteria where your unlimited meal swipes will come into play. Several offices are ranging from the Office of Student Leadership and Service (OSLS), the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services (OMPS), and the Office of Religious life are also located in the DUC. Mctyeire is also located across the WoodPEC. Yes, Emory’s very own state-of-the-art quality gym is located right in front of your hall. Consider Mctyeire a blessing in disguise.
Other than its excellent location, Mctyeire also offers large rooms. Mctyeire has the biggest rooms on campus, in my opinion (some may argue that Complex does, but I disagree.) For example, my hallmates’ room in Mctyeire had walk-in closets, and they were able to fit in a couch, a table set, and a TV; they basically had a living room within their room. That’s what the possibilities are when living in Mctyeire.
In terms of its building size and number of residents, however, Mctyeire is smaller than other residence halls. This means that you will probably get to know almost everyone. You can be part of a strong community of residents. It consists of three floors, so you will get a chance to meet everyone in your hall.
As much as I love the place, Mctyeire is not perfect. Like every res hall, it has its pros and cons. It’s a fairly old hall, so some of the facilities can be a bit dated. Also, there is no elaborate entertainment room in Mctyeire like the ones found in Few and Evans. However, these “bad” attributes will be completely irrelevant when you live there as the good will overshadow the bad. Mctyeire also has a laundry room, kitchen, and study room, all found on the first floor.
Remember, where your living is not as important as what you make of where your live. Focus on the good of everything your hall has to offer. I have friends in Mctyeire, Few and Evans, and New Turman who constantly complained about their residence hall. Despite the fact that each hall had its own special attributes, these individuals chose to only focus on the negative, which resulted in a not-so-great experience. Don’t be like this! It is up to you to make your experience regardless of where you live. Wherever you stay this year, be sure to keep an open mind and make the most of it!
-Sam
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