New Residence Hall at Mercyhurst College
August 20, 2009, 4:17 pm
Seniors generally get the better housing, but not this year. Take a look at the Frances Warde Residence Hall. CLICK FOR VIDEO It's a lot more than spacious, comfortable, and new; "The convenience store is definitely a plus. You don't have to walk anywhere, you can go downstairs and grab a carton of milk or whatever you need and put in your fridge," says freshman Quinn Morrison. Freshman Emily Fricker says "it's wonderful. It's a lot of space, it's not cramped, it's nice and it's cool especially when it's hot out. And your individual bathrooms and you don't feel like you're in a cramped little room with one other person, you have space and it's really nice."
But that's not all, there's an exercise room, media room, lounge rooms, a security I.D. swipe to enter the hallways, and not to mention, the incredible view of the football field. Dr. Gamble, President of the College says, "I think it's going to be terrific for them, when you go off to school, everything is different. It's new and fresh and clean and you feel special because you're in the new place, it's going to really add to their experience coming up here to the hill."
And Emily Fricker and Quinn Morrison agree. Emily says "I think it'll make things easier, being so comfortable here, it's like a big step going to college and feeling comfortable and where I'm living." Quinn says "I think all of us coming into here will be transitioning in the same way, we're all in the same boat, so it's nice to meet other people who have the same feel for things and make friends and it's really a nice transition."
And Dr. Gamble says the new hall is not only exciting for those that will be moving in, it's exciting for the entire college community, "it's a sign or symbol of confidence in Mercyhurst, faith in Mercyhurst and its future and I think that's the most important thing about it."
Through a bond issue, the school borrowed $15 million to pay for the new residence hall. That money will be paid back over a long period of time. Students who live in this building also pay a premium, about $1,000 more for the year.
