Bursley Hall UMich Reviews
University of Michigan
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Lived on the top floor so the ceilings were fairly high. Windows didn’t open more than 6 inches without special tools and the heat was on constantly. The community was actually pretty good and having a dining Hall was a big plus. The location is really the only downside for those who take classes on...
Pros: OK Dining Hall, fantastic community, decent lounge spaces, clean bathrooms, quiet at night, you can say you survived Burs Cons: No AC (September and April suck), really ugly blue doors (giving prison), small rooms with questionable furniture, 30+ minutes of commute every single day unless all ...
Disclaimer: I was a sophomore in CS during my time in Bursley Pros: Dining hall is in the dorm, which was a big plus for me coming from Baits. It's also nice that everything is in the one building. It's pretty close to all the CoE buildings (e.g. "the grove", etc.) (5+ min walk cuz walking around bu...
Bursley is a bit run down, and often has maintenance issues. However, since freshman are often placed here, it's a great place to meet your peers. While the bathrooms are often neglected by staff (missing paper towels, soap), you can generally get help and the staff are responsive when things are br...
Pros: you will meet plenty of people and bond over how awful it is to get to your 8 AM classes on central campus, there are some nice lounge areas, and the dining hall is in the building. Cons: no AC (only an issue for the first few weeks after move-in), dining hall is mediocre (but the cookies at l...