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Mary Donlon Hall
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Mary Donlon Hall Cornell Reviews
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Mary Donlon Hall, known for its vibrant social scene, stands as a cornerstone of student life on the north campus. Despite being slightly outdated with no AC and minimal ceiling lighting, it compensates with a strong communal atmosphere. The dorm is often described as boisterous, with thin walls that carry sound and a constant buzz in the common rooms, which for many is a highlight, fostering lifelong friendships. It features amenities like a billiards room, a table tennis setup, and heartwarming 'Maggie Mondays' with a beloved dog. However, some students find the noise level challenging and the maintenance of shared spaces lacking. The gender-neutral bathrooms and the in-building library with air conditioning are notable, as well as the strategic location near campus facilities, making it a unique blend of convenience and vibrant social life.
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Verified Student
Very social scene and central on north campus. Every one you meet is cool, and it’s very easy to make friends
Lived in a double room
Verified Student
Double Room Pros: - room was decent sized - it feels airy if you lower the beds - very social (bcoz fidget spinner shape) - Billiards room, TT table, Maggie the dog on the first floor (loved maggie mondays!!) - gender neutral bathrooms on each floor - in-building library (with AC, the lounges on ea...
Lived in a double room
Verified Student
I lived in a double and was pretty spacious. Walls are very thin and could hear our neighbors being loud.
Lived in a double room
Lots of events and there’s a dog and 2 cats in the building. It’s conveniently located on north ❤️❤️
Lived in a quad room
Awesome social scene. Average building, but aside from lack of AC which only matters for a little while, its just as good as the newer dorms.
Lived in a double room
The most social dorm by far. It is very easy to make great friends in this building, even if you consider yourself an introvert.
Lived in a double room
Rooms are decent and amenities are okay. Not the best dorm on campus amenities wise. However, the social scene is very good and it is easy to make friends. This is because the doors are not fire doors so you can leave them open, which many students do, and the lounge is in the middle of the building...
Lived in a double room
Although I was not a partier in the slightest living in a dorm known as "the party dorm", I could not have been more lucky with my freshman dorm. I became genuine friends with almost everyone on my floor, no exaggeration. Everyone in this dorm gels so well together since the common room always has s...
Lived in a double room
Very social dorm. There were always people around to talk to and the common rooms were always bustling. If you like to go to bed early and aren't a sound sleeper, or if you want to study in silence in your room anytime besides 5 am don't choose Donlon. If those don't apply to you then you will have ...
Lived in a double room
Best dorm. Very easy to meet people and make friends, there are always people in the common areas, and often people from other dorms come to hang out and use the common areas in Donlon.
Lived in a double room