Is Manzanita Hall the best dorm at ASU?

The management of the community directors and CA’s is actually the worst thing I’ve ever seen. I would rather pay a little extra to live alone off campus. Like no way I’m paying 10k for them to treat me like this. ASU claims they’re gonna give freshman a great experience but university housing has made me want to drop out THATS how bad it is. University housing is so terrible I have almost called the suicide hotline multiple times because they’re just so terrible to students. If it’s in your budget I’d recommend living off campus either alone or with a friend, a good way to save 10k.

Updated bathrooms are nice and the end rooms are pretty big, but maintenance sucks and there is a mold problem. Also the vents never work and you're not allowed to put your AC under 70 degrees in ARIZONA WEATHER. Big windows are nice and there's a gym (even though 90% of the treadmills are broken) and dining hall in the building. It's really loud all the time and good luck with the people you share a bathroom with (I'd recommend planning beforehand). Carpets are also disgusting. Room sizes are decent on the ends and small in between (corner rooms are massive and have their own bathroom for the same price- it's literally so unfair). Dining hall food sucks, but it's close to Tooker's dining hall and the POD Market. You can't doordash things straight to your room and have to try to figure out how to get someone to find the parking lot to give you food. The security is decent enough I guess, but Tempe in general is terrifying and there have been many crimes nearby. Pretty close to most buildings (15 minutes max, usually) compared to others (Hassy, Barrett, etc.) and the library is right there. The room comes with a mini fridge, microwave, and trash/recycling bins. Bring a shower curtain and all of that, though. Moving in was really easy, but the communication for room checks and everything else from the hall's staff is really inconsistent and delayed. As long as you keep the room clean (BUY A VACUUM.) you'll be fine. Maintenance is free, but they are kind of useless sometimes and clearly cannot clean up mold. Elevators are also broken most of the time, but usually there is at least one open. There are fifteen floors, by the way, so good luck if they're broken and you're at the top. Key cards are required to enter the building which means even your friends who live in a different dorm building can't come in without you scanning them in. Closets are mirrors, which is nice, and the desk part is made of three components so you can move them around however. Closets are also pretty big and the microwave/fridge console is nice for TVs and food storage. There is usually space for some other furniture and the bed closest to the window has the most space in the middle rooms. The water is disgusting and will ruin your hair and skin, so maybe get a Brita filter and hope for the best. The water feels like rocks and smells really strange, so bring a lot of hair and skin products so you don't smell like metal! Water pressure also sucks, but the water is usually really warm and you're not charged for water usage. Toilet plumbing is really bad, though, so flush frequently and don't flush FOOD down the toilet!!!! Manzanita Hall is probably the best option for The College, especially compared to Palo Verde, and even is better than most non-honors dorms. Do not move to Hassayampa unless you want to be woken up every hour of the day because of drunk people running around the halls and ceiling tiles falling down. Be prepared for people to steal things off your door. 6/10