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anonymous

Resident 2008 - 2010

4/19/2010

Despite all of the criticisms from other people on this website, I do recommend The Tradition for any incoming freshman...and here are my pros and cons: Pros: 1. LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION!!! This is definitely the best location in College Station. All classes are well within walking distance (especially engineers and business majors). It takes me 5-10 min on average to walk to class...no need for a car (unless you are going about the town) and your are right near Northgate. 2. Maintenance-They definitely have the BEST maintenance staff. You are able to submit maintenance requests online and they typically get to it the next day. The people that work maintenance are so incredible nice and if you get on their good side, they will go wayyy out of their way to help you. For instance, once I dropped my phone down the elevator shaft and THAT DAY they stopped the elevators and went down to get it for me. They are awesome. 3. The workers in the Cafe are the hardest working/nicest people. All of the people ranting and raving about the food are wayyyyy exaggerating things. I actually like the food. Sometimes, they do something that I just wont eat...(even if my mom made it I wouldnt eat it)...but there are ALWAYS tons of other options. So for all of the haters out there....grow up b/c there are so many people out there that don't even get to eat. Plus, the food is WAY better than on-campus food! 4. Security- They have two security officers working every night, RA's on call, someone at the desk and others (probably) making sure the building is safe at night. The parking garage is connected to the building so you can just come in the side door. (This is nice for girls). 5. The gym is pretty nice. I'm in there every day and love it. The pool is great for swimming laps or having volleyball tournaments. 6. Staff/RA's- I actually got to know my R.A. very well this year and he had a huge impact on my life. I like the staff for the most part and really don't have too many complaints about them. CONS: 1. There is no volleyball court. There is wasted space in the courtyard and I feel like they could put sand volleyball or something there...but it's whatever. 2. Sometimes the internet is a little slow but I've heard that they are going to possibly upgrade to faster internet...so we'll see about that. 3. The parking garage is safe but wayy small. I didnt feel like wrecking my car...so I bought a lease in the Northgate parking garage right across the street. It is a lot cheaper, more lit up, bigger, and has more cameras. --In all, I definitely recommend The Tradition. I feel like all of the other people just trashing The Tradition on this website just have a bone to pick with them because I have never experienced half of the things that people are posting. College is about getting involved, meeting people, and experiencing new things...and The Tradition was a good place for me to transition to that sort of lifestyle.

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