"Enough is enough" response
Issue date: 3/2/06 Section: Opinion
Yes, we are 62% commuter, but a number of those are Dorm Wait-List students. Many students who apply want to be resident students, but can't due to lack of housing. Many students are forced to commute long distances because they were not fortunate enough to receive housing. This is why those new dorms are being built.
As a tour guide, I hear many perspective students ask the question, "Is this a commuter school?" or "What is the commuter to resident ratio?" Many perspective students are turned off to the school when they hear there is not a lot of available housing. I believe the new dorms will be an asset to the school and will help the school grow both in size and in academic excellence. Yes, I am a resident student and am guaranteed a bed, but as a commuter you have to understand BSC doesn't view you, the commuter, as a second class student. BSC is trying its best. You need to be patient because in the end, the new construction at Bridgewater State College will benefit everyone.
-Katelyn Germano, junior, resident student
As a tour guide, I hear many perspective students ask the question, "Is this a commuter school?" or "What is the commuter to resident ratio?" Many perspective students are turned off to the school when they hear there is not a lot of available housing. I believe the new dorms will be an asset to the school and will help the school grow both in size and in academic excellence. Yes, I am a resident student and am guaranteed a bed, but as a commuter you have to understand BSC doesn't view you, the commuter, as a second class student. BSC is trying its best. You need to be patient because in the end, the new construction at Bridgewater State College will benefit everyone.
-Katelyn Germano, junior, resident student