Where is it better for a student to live - in a dormitory or an apartment? where do you live (lived) when you were a student? Are you satisfied with the living conditions? How do students live in Moscow dormitories?
The Village is faced with the smell of grandmothers, rotten parquet from 1953, and a guy who walks the corridors in his underpants in order to find out how students live in Moscow dormitories.
Vlad Shabanov
MSU, Moscow School of Economics, 4th year
I came to Moscow from Krasnoyarsk, so I immediately had to solve the housing problem. At first I lived with a friend, but six months later I decided to go to a hostel. I was placed in the main building of Moscow State University - on Vorobyovy Gory. I was lucky with the room: I got a corner room with two windows; there are only three or four of these on the floor. The kitchen is shared on the floor, but we only share the toilet and bathroom with the second guy from my block. The renovation was done a long time ago, so I immediately went to IKEA for various paintings, linoleum and other things that would help me somehow get comfortable. I replaced the rotten parquet from 1953 myself, also borrowed a drill and dowels from a friend and hung up a cornice and curtain. It was not possible to wash the walls, and it was impossible to paint them. After a couple of months of living in the dorm, I discovered that all my clothes smelled like an old grandmother. You don’t feel it in the room, but when you come to the classroom, you can immediately figure out who also lives in the dorm - and all because of the old furniture. To get out of the situation, I had to store all my clothes in vacuum bags and covers.
We practically never have parties, although once we hung out with the Germans until five in the morning. They prepared Russian food - like potatoes and dumplings, and bought vodka. I'm tired of drinking with them, they are very persistent.
In my first year, I once left the room, turned off the light, but didn’t lock the door, because we have very serious security; no strangers will be allowed into the building. About ten minutes later I returned and saw someone’s jeans, boots and jacket on the floor in the corridor. Then I turned on the light and found that some guy was sleeping on my bed, covered with my blanket. It turned out that the Frenchman from the next block missed the door.
Dmitry Pimanchev
Bauman MSTU, Faculty of Robotics and Integrated Automation, 2nd year
I'm from Serpukhov. Traveling a hundred kilometers back and forth every day did not seem to me the most promising prospect, so I decided to move into a hostel during my studies. I was put in a room with two roommates. There is no cracked plaster in the room; renovations were done shortly before our arrival, but the common areas do not look very impressive.
I have a corridor-type dorm, so kitchens and toilets with washbasins are located on each floor, but there are only two showers for the entire building - women's and men's. Tuesdays are a sanitary day, so the previous evening small “traffic jams” of people wanting to wash themselves form. There are no problems with neighbors, we are all on the same stream. We don’t have noisy parties, since the current commandant strictly monitors all residents. There are stories about the unbridled fun of yesteryear like knocking down doors, but for me they are just stories.
When I moved to the dorm, I learned to cook, and quite well. Making some kind of pasta, cooking porridge or frying meat has become easier than ever for me. A couple of times, of course, I burned the food so that it was impossible to eat or breathe, but then everything went like clockwork. Now I even feed my neighbors. And every first half of the year we have culinary battles: up to eight teams gather, the trade union committee allocates the same set of products for everyone, and we prepare two main courses and a dessert. After fussing over the stove, the whole dorm gathers, chooses the best, and then eats everything we have sculpted. My team won this year.
Lera Tomzova
RUDN University, Faculty of Pharmacy, 1st year
Before moving to the dorm, I couldn’t even imagine what it would be like to go to a common toilet and wash in a common shower. The head of the campus said that I myself could choose the building in which I would live. I preferred an apartment-type dormitory - here we have our own kitchen for five people, a toilet and a separate bathroom. In the apartment I chose, the girls had long ago established their own routine - cleaning strictly twice a week according to a schedule. I really liked this, so I didn’t think twice, went to the commandant and signed all the necessary papers. At that very moment a new fear appeared in me. The commandant said that all my neighbors are senior students, so if any conflicts suddenly arise, it is better to approach him and he will move me. Fortunately, everything worked out, the girls and I got along great. The only thing is that in everyday life there are minor quarrels: someone forgets to take out the trash, someone leaves a dirty cup on the kitchen table. We had a fight with one of the girls over something as small as a shoe rack, but overall everything was fine.
At first I was very sad here, I even cried. But then, when I realized that I would be able to go home quite often or spend time with my boyfriend, everything fell into place. Over time, the girls and I have become much closer, we laugh all the time, especially at the songs that I sing. It’s just that all the pop music that I’ve heard at least once sticks to me - I don’t know how I remember all these words. We also often gather in the kitchen to drink tea or have dinner together.
Anastasia Britsina
MGIMO, Faculty of Journalism, 1st year
Having arrived from St. Petersburg to Moscow to study at MGIMO, I learned that there was a possibility of being left without housing: the university dormitories were overcrowded. My parents immediately said: “If you don’t find a room in the dorm, you’ll go back home,” that is, you’ll be left without MGIMO, because you don’t even have to mention the prices of apartments in Moscow. I will never forget how, just off the train, I arrived at MGIMO in the dormitory department and ran there with a backpack and suitcase up and down the floors. There were about fifty people like me (frantically looking for housing). I don’t know if my fellow sufferers were lucky, but chance just turned up for me. At the end of that day, space became available in one room. “On the fifth floor, and the hostel is not the best...” they admitted to me. But could I doubt it? Could there be anything more important than the fact that a place has been found for me and I will study at MGIMO and not go back?
Three people live in our dorm (if there is a room). If the block is an apartment-type room, where several rooms share a bathroom and a kitchen, and two people live in a room. I live in a room with two girls, we share a toilet and kitchen on the floor. When we first moved in, we had no refrigerator, no TV, of course, no Internet. We received an electric kettle from the previous “owners”; the refrigerator was bought “for a cake” from some master’s students who had already finished their studies and were moving out; conducted the Internet.
The laundry opened in October. Before this, I had to constantly wash by hand. Of course, endless feasts of cockroaches in the bathroom are unpleasant and sometimes depressing. But this is only at the beginning. I’ve only been living in these conditions for four months and I’m already used to everything. By and large, you can feel at home here. You gradually relax in any conditions. And even “being alone with yourself” when there are two more people in your room, side by side with you. Side by side, by the way, in the literal sense, because the rooms are small. We have one table for three of us - we eat on it, do homework, sit at the laptop... Honestly, I don’t regret at all that I live in a hostel. This is very uplifting. On every floor there's a "neighbor who's learning Arabic" or some guy talking to himself in the bathroom and singing songs.
It’s nice when you arrive completely exhausted, without having time to go to the store for food, and a kind neighbor offers you dumplings (the signature dish of the dorms, which is easily made in the microwave) or a cookie. Personally, I was lucky: I don’t know a person on the floor who would really be very unpleasant and interfere with my life. Well, we have one weird guy who almost always walks around the dorm in his underpants, but we're all used to it. Actually, it's no big deal. And, of course, the hostel, like nothing else, teaches you to value human relationships and teaches independence. Probably, he teaches him to live on his own, without shifting problems onto the shoulders of loved ones. The only thing I consider to be my problem in living in a hostel is that when my neighbors get up in the morning, you can’t sleep anymore. They involuntarily wake me up, because in one room it is impossible not to hear the sound of a spoon knocking on a plate and the microwave ringing. I really don’t get enough sleep because my couple’s schedule doesn’t match that of my neighbors: they go to bed and get up before me. But in general, even this is not so important compared to the feeling that you experience when you realize: “What difference does it make where to live! I entered Moscow, I study here! I could!" Admission, of course, was incredibly difficult! They say that admission to international journalism at MGIMO is more difficult than the session. It is quite possible: in addition to the written round, we had an oral round. And here, depending on your luck, which teacher you end up with! Someone will simply ask about your preferences in literature and journalism, and creative success. And some, like me, about international relations between Moscow and Washington and other provocative political topics.
But, fortunately, this is all behind us. Now I live completely independently and, like absolutely all “dormitory” people, I can’t help but notice how I’m changing. When you take full control of your life, it changes anyone. And it is not just words. Because the scholarship is only 1,300 for freshmen, and the money sent by parents may be enough for good food, shopping and going to the cinema. But only when you begin to feel all your expenses yourself - to see how much something costs, how much money you spend per month - do you always become ashamed and the saving mode automatically turns on. We are often strangled by the toad, and we deny ourselves many things; many subscribe to the VKontakte public pages, “how to eat for 500 rubles a week.” In a word, life in a hostel teaches you to value everything in the world: sleep, food, and money, but even this is not as much as the loved ones who remain in your city.
Elsa Lisetskaya
RANEPA, Institute of Industry Management, 3rd year
Upon admission, as a budget student with a high score on the Unified State Exam, I was kindly provided with a hostel. I didn’t even consider the apartment/room option. Prices in Moscow are not very friendly if you rent housing at the South-Western, Prospektovernadsky and other university stations.
At first, I shrank timidly at the thought of living in a hostel. It seemed that a shabby room with the remains of posters from old magazines, filled with bunk beds and creaky wardrobes would definitely be waiting for me. But everything turned out differently: a well-furnished room, like something out of a dystopian book. In essence, our hostels are hotels.
The main dissatisfaction among dorm residents is usually caused by the kitchen on the entire floor.
Some people have such a strong chef's background that a shared kitchen with three stoves equipped with electric burners is not suitable for them. Some people, just like me, feel awkward and embarrassed. We also have good enough audibility, so you can’t play the ukulele to your heart’s content at three o’clock in the morning.
We don’t have the kind of boundless communal fun that is usually shown in films and TV series. Bursts of joy and exuberance occur in areas of the 18th to 20th floors. Caucasian boys, as a rule, act as the main ringleaders and organize various games. Like the mafia. Something always happens to these same Caucasian boys. For example, one kind person was kicked out for sheltering a kitten.
A special charm of our hostel is the underground passages between buildings.
In the chilly winter season, you don’t even have to crawl out to the surface, but just walk briskly in pairs in a robe and slippers.
Text: Nastya Shkuratova, Varvara Geneza
Student dormitories
If you are a student and are looking for an inexpensive hostel in Moscow, then we have something to offer you. Our chain of economy hostels “City Hotel” offers comfortable accommodation located within walking distance from the metro in areas with developed infrastructure at a minimal price - from 150 rubles per day - and with a large list of additional services included in the price.
Such a low price is justified by the fact that we offer you to rent a hostel without intermediaries, and therefore without overpayments, since all hostels in Moscow and the Moscow region, in which we rent out rooms and beds, are our property.
This leads to another plus - we are interested in our guests being satisfied with their accommodation. And therefore, we work tirelessly to maintain the level of comfort in our hostels and strictly monitor the order and quality of service in them.
For those who decide to rent a dormitory for students, we are ready to offer:
Check-in to a bed on the day of application. Just a small request - it’s better to check in advance about whether there are free places in the hostel.
Accommodation from 1 day in rooms for 6 people.
Accommodation in a hostel close to the metro, public transport stops, shops, cell phone stores, hairdressers, and snack bars.
Free registration for visitors for the entire period of stay.
Cozy rooms with different numbers of beds, new furniture, TV, refrigerator.
Free use of the kitchen unit on the floor, which has everything you need - microwave, stoves, sinks.
Self-service laundry, ironing board, iron.
Free use of shower on the floor.
Free wireless Internet.
Daily wet cleaning of residential and household rooms.
Hot and cold water supply around the clock, heating in the autumn-winter season.
Payment terminal on site, which is always convenient to pay for accommodation in a hostel. A little advice - keep the payment receipt until the end of the paid period. If for some reason you have to move out early, the amount will be recalculated and the money spent will be returned to you.
A security service that monitors order and protects the peace of our guests around the clock. The building has access control, which prevents unauthorized persons from entering it - parents can be calm about their children.
An attentive quality control service, where they will always listen to you and try to take into account and fulfill all your wishes.
Full compliance of the student dormitory with all sanitary and fire safety standards.
You see, we have done everything to make your stay within the walls of our hostels as pleasant as possible. You don’t need to worry about any household details or bring anything other than a suitcase with you - we have everything you need for a comfortable life.
And all you need to rent a bed in a hostel is your passport. Our doors are open to both full-time students and applicants and part-time students.
Study the list of student dormitories, call the numbers listed on the website, or submit an online reservation request. Our managers will contact you, answer all your questions, recommend exactly the housing that is closest to your place of study and help you settle into your bed as quickly as possible. You will see that a cheap hostel for students is a well-appointed, comfortable place, and temporary housing in Moscow can be very convenient and enjoyable to live in!
29.08.11
Six myths about dorms, or the devil is not so scary...
Hungry students lie in the dorm and dream:
- Eh, I wish I had some meat...
- How about we get a piglet?
- What are you talking about? Dirt, smell!
- It’s okay, maybe he’ll get used to it...
We are all familiar with the word “dormitory”. Student dormitory is a favorite and inexhaustible topic of jokes among young people.
Where to live for “non-locals”? You can rent an apartment (quite expensive and troublesome) or ask your Perm relatives (not everyone has it). Therefore, from year to year, the best option for many remains a hostel.
At Polytechnic University, as at other universities in Perm, a room in a dormitory is given to everyone who, having arrived from another city or country, does not have a place to live. However, some are haunted by doubts: to live or not to live in a hostel? This dilemma arises for a reason, because among students there are various rumors that are embodied in the above-mentioned jokes and scare away applicants.
The theater begins with a hanger, and life in a “dorm” begins with a generally binding set of rules. The head of the management of our dormitories claims that if these rules are not violated, then there will be no problems with accommodation. This is the official opinion. What about other, less formal aspects? Those who are familiar with dorm life first-hand—current students—will help you figure out what is truth and what is fiction.
Myth one. The dorm is an eternal holiday and fun that interferes with studies.
It is not the parents of students who are most happy about the increase in scholarships;
and brewing companies.
As a native Permian, who still lives in a homely atmosphere of love and affection, I have always believed that the hostel is a get-together of eternally young, carefree and slightly crazy students. As they say, from session to session...
My visit to a friend who had been living successfully in a hostel for a long time changed my understanding of this place. I was struck by...the silence. Absolute! No noise, din or atmosphere of a “passage yard”. The people we encountered behaved quite politely. Before entering a room, it is customary to knock.
Katya herself comments:
“The general mood very much depends on the population itself. Somewhere, everyone just likes to have fun, but somewhere, on the contrary, a calm atmosphere reigns. Guys now often put their studies first, and then partying. Some people realize the purpose of their stay here earlier, others later or not at all. In a word, everything depends on the person himself: if he himself does not want to participate in the party, then he will not do it. We have special study rooms where you can focus on homework.”
Myth two. The watchmen strictly control your every move.
- Young man, who are you seeing?
- Who would you recommend?
This is perhaps the most inveterate rumor, carefully passed on by students from generation to generation. Everyone has heard about the control of watchmen, even those who have never been to a hostel. A sort of bedtime story for naughty children.
What is it really? According to Andrey, a student at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, who has been living in Dormitory No. 1 at the complex for a year, the watchmen are also different. According to the rules, you cannot enter the building after 12 midnight. There are times when a student is a couple of minutes late and is no longer allowed in, but it also happens the other way around - he is half an hour late and is let in without any questions. The main thing is politeness. This, of course, applies not only to relationships with watchmen. Those who work the night shift or are late for another valid reason are allowed through without any problems.
Myth three. Terrible living conditions: dirt, darkness, lack of repairs.
Do you know that students have unclean cockroaches in their rooms?
How often do you hear this terrible story about hordes of cockroaches, dirty rooms, yellowed peeled wallpaper in rooms and other horrors of a dorm. Undoubtedly, this image looks more than intimidating. But is this really so?
Grisha, a student at the Faculty of Aerospace, spoke on this topic: “The conditions, of course, are not of a five-star hotel, but for a hostel they are very good: almost every room has everything you need (of course, strictly within the framework of fire safety rules). When I was just about to enroll, I understood that I would have to live in a dorm. Of course, there was fear of the living conditions: the imagination depicted creaking, falling apart beds, dirty gloomy corridors, and infestations of cockroaches. But the Polytechnic dormitory turned out to be surprisingly clean and cozy: the corridors were renovated, the floors were tiled, the rooms were bright and clean. There are classrooms, showers, a kitchen, a gym and an assembly hall. In general, all the amenities. By the way, another big plus is good water. We get drinking water straight from the tap, it’s spring water.”
Myth four. Poor hungry students.
- I’d like 2 sausages, please.
- Are you showing off, student?
- ...and 8 forks.
When it comes to the hostel, you can often hear sympathetic exclamations: “Poor things! You’re probably not getting enough.” To confirm or refute this myth, I again turned to Grisha as a person who lived in a hostel for 3 years and saw a lot.
“This is a question of the ability to manage money, the ability to distribute it,” Grisha comments, “there are those who spend money irrationally, and then they have only one option left - to eat with friends. Sometimes students buy food from each other. In general, students are one friendly family, and a person who finds himself in a similar position will always be helped. It never happens that anyone really goes hungry. There will always be people to feed you. And those who receive a governor's scholarship do not have to worry about this at all. We can cook our own food. For this we have a convenient kitchen. By the way, the kitchen has been well renovated and is clean.”
Myth fifth. They steal in the dorm.
The most real harm from smoking is when you go out to smoke,
and your dorm neighbors eat your dumplings.
Another common myth is the widespread theft, ranging from food to expensive things. Is this really such a pressing problem in hostels? Andrey, a student at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, says:
“As for theft, I don’t remember a single case. Oh, no, it happened somehow: they stole a guy’s laptop when he left without closing the door. Our doors are locked, and if you don’t trust your roommates, you can agree to be placed with those you are confident in or have known for a long time.”
Myth six. "Student hazing."
Trust in God, and share dumplings with your senior student...
Continuing the list of the most popular rumors about hostels, one cannot fail to note this outstanding myth about the harassment of freshmen by older “accomplices”. “Hazing” is perhaps one of the most important horror stories for a freshman. Is this fear justified? According to Andrei Vaskin, a student at the electrical engineering department of our Polytechnic University, rumors about how life is sometimes difficult for first-year students due to the misfortune of senior students is a complete lie. On the contrary, often senior students willingly accept “newcomers” into their company and help them get used to the new environment.
In general, as you understand, many of the common rumors about the hostel are just baseless fears and exaggerations. As they say, fear has big eyes.
The student dormitory is a symbol of brotherhood and unity among students.
“The hostel was, is and will be!” - this is the motto of those who have experienced all the joys and sorrows of the “dorm” life. Many funny and interesting stories, vivid memories and even whole legends are associated with the hostel. Here you get help from classmates and communication with peers who have common interests and views on life. This is where “adult life” begins. The dormitory is the common home of a large “family of students”, in which they all undergo the school of life. Who, if not a student like you, can understand you and help solve your problems?
Gorbunova Elena, student of PNIPU
Entire legends are made up about how students live in the dormitory. Surely every person, when mentioning this place of residence, has associations with fun, parties and strong friendships that are formed during these years, which are considered the best in life. And there is the lion’s share of truth in this, but it is worth delving into the topic and paying attention not only to the pros but also to the cons.
Rules
So, before talking about how students live in the dormitory, we need to pay attention to some provisions that everyone will have to comply with. There is a Charter, and it sets out the basic rules of conduct. Not all of them are observed, but they exist.
For example, the commandant has the right to not allow students into the dormitory after 23:00. This rule is almost never observed, since young people most often reach an agreement with the “chief”, explaining the reasons.
It is strictly prohibited to appear in the hostel while intoxicated, as well as to sell alcohol on the hostel premises. The same goes for drugs. Smoking is prohibited in the room and corridors - there are strictly designated areas for this. Those still living in the hostel do not have the right to bring anyone to their place for the night - be it a “significant other” or a relative. As practice shows, there are also exceptions to this rule.
And finally, young people must pay their room rent regularly. In some cases, a subsidy is provided to a student living in a dormitory. In these cases, there should be no problems with payment. Delay is unacceptable - otherwise you will face eviction. And one more thing: before moving in, the student must check out of home and temporarily register at the place of residence - in the dormitory.
Social aspect
Typically, two to four people live in one room. And the most important thing for every student is to get used to their new neighbors. It happens that school graduates who are friends enter the same university, and then write an application to the dormitory with a request to accommodate them together. Some meet in advance on social networks. But most often people who are complete strangers move into the room. What is it like for a student to live in a dormitory if he finds himself in the same room with a stranger? It's easy if he's social. Otherwise it will be difficult. Individuals who are too demanding of others will have a very difficult time. Absolutely everything will irritate them. And they, in turn, will begin to get on the nerves of their neighbors. The result is hostility. But it is impossible to live, study and relax in such conditions.
Cooperation
When talking about how students live in a dormitory, it is worth noting the advantages. First of all, no one will have to go hungry. One student will bring food from home after the weekend. The second one will buy something additional. And the third one will prepare the dish. The fourth will figure out how to get out if there is absolutely nothing to eat. Living together is easy!
Preparing for the session is also easier. The most important thing here is to get ready to study. Otherwise, everyone knows how students live in the dormitory. We gathered to prepare tickets - but in the end it all ended in a party. It's really easier to learn together. You can solve a complex problem together, and if the guys have different specialties and faculties, then sooner or later they will help each other out, since universities teach related or general education subjects, in which someone will definitely think better than their neighbors.
Difficulties
When talking about how to live in a hostel as a student, girl or guy, it is worth talking about some pitfalls, the most important of which is very weak wiring. What does it mean? The fact that you will have to forget about operating powerful electrical appliances. About a heater, for example, a “wind blower”, a kettle and even a boiler. Some use them, but after closing the door to the room or block - because at any time the commandant has the right to come with an inspection. And so, while he (s) is knocking, he will have time to hide everything. But in some dormitories everything is too strict - right down to opening closets and mezzanines.
Another “stone” is the shower. Those who love cleanliness will have a hard time. It’s good if the hostel has a block system. In such places, one bathroom is designed for 7-8 people. And if not, then you will have to get used to queuing for the public shower. How many students live in dormitories? In some, their number is in the hundreds. But in these, as a rule, there is at least a sanitary block per floor.
And one more catch can await students. This is the need to make repairs: repaint the floors, doors and windows, seal the ceiling... True, this is not the case in all dormitories, but this practice still takes place.
Fun
Students who cannot live without communication and parties see rainbow pictures before moving in. Or those who want to finally make friends.
Parties and celebrations naturally take place. After all, the hostel is the epicenter of youth communication. You just need to do everything carefully. Or, at a minimum, negotiate with the commandant to avoid problems. Because for carousing they may well get evicted.
But how can you have fun if one of your close friends doesn’t live in the dorm? After all, as mentioned above, it is forbidden to bring someone to your home. That's right. But we are talking about students - the most resourceful people in the world. Some people take other people’s passes and stick a photo of the person they need on them. Risky guys sneak through the window through the drainpipe. Or even on a rope! Owners of “convenient” windows with visors even have price tags for passage through their room. And the lawless people even turn on the alarm using the smoke from a match, and when the watchman tries to “silence” it, the guests pass through. But we must not forget about the consequences.
Responsibilities
This topic also needs to be addressed with attention, talking about how to live in a hostel, there are very different ones, but the main rule that everyone should learn is this: everyone should be an exemplary student. Even if not a single party is complete without it.
We need to clean the room and block. Do wet cleaning, wash floors, change bed linen, take out trash, clean the bathroom. You shouldn't clutter your room with unnecessary things either. There is a possibility of receiving complaints from the commandant.
Participation in community cleanups is also mandatory, since the territory of the hostel is the department of each of its residents. The same goes for the shared kitchen and hallways. If the stove, table or floor gets dirty while cooking, everything must be cleaned. And ventilate.
Is the hostel good?
Everyone has their own answer to this question. Overall, most people like it. Many people feel comfortable here. The guys have pleasant memories, funny and crazy stories associated with the hostel. Many people find real close friends and like-minded people here. Others meet their “soul mate.” They will also learn the meaning of such concepts as mutual assistance, respect and support. They learn to live independently and resolve conflicts not related to the family. A hostel is not only a place with low prices for accommodation. This is a whole community, a school of life for absolutely all children. Everyone will learn some useful lesson while in the hostel and gain useful skills.
Where to go otherwise?
Finally, a few words about where a student should live if there is no dormitory. It happens. Some universities, technical schools and colleges do not have them. And sometimes it’s just very difficult to get into the hostel - depending on your luck. Others are simply not used to such an environment and decide to move out. Well, in this case, there is only one option - a rented apartment. Fortunately, there are many options today. You can find budget ones, even when it comes to living in large cities, where prices are usually high. By the way, rented apartments often become mini-dormitories. Just a few classmates or friends decide to move in together and split the rent. This is also a good way out of the situation. And certain charms of the hostel are preserved - such as communication, mutual assistance and fun. Plus there is no commandant - no one will stop you from having fun. In general, here, to each his own.
To call this beauty a “dorm” is a stretch. This student dormitory is located in Orestad, a new district of Copenhagen in Denmark. It’s called Tietgen Campus and is a round residential building with an impressive yard. The building was built in 2006. There are 360 rooms on seven floors, occupying a total area of 26,800 sq.m. The round shape of the building is a symbol of equality and unity.
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1. The cylindrical shape of the building is intersected by five vertical lines, which visually and functionally divide the building into sections and are endless open passages through which you can exit to the central courtyard. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
2. In the courtyard of the hostel you can see living quarters and kitchens, which seem to be hanging in the air. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
3. The outside of the dorm is clad in oak and red brass. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
4. The windows of all 360 rooms face the outside and onto the courtyard of the building. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
5. The interior space is characterized by smooth, unpainted concrete walls with birch plywood and magnesite floors. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
6. Raw, natural materials both blend and contrast with the spacious foyer. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
7. plays an important role in the hostel. There are a total of 30 spacious kitchens in the building - one for every 12 rooms. Each kitchen has 4 refrigerators, 2 stoves and all the necessary appliances for cooking. The kitchens also have dining areas with colorful chairs. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
8. There is also a reading room for classes. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
9. The computer room has a printer, scanner and copy machine. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
10. A one-bedroom room covers an area of 26-33 sq.m. The building also has 30 two-bedroom rooms (for couples and students who need extra space) measuring 45 sqm. All the rooms have a similar layout, they are like pieces of a pie - the widest wall is the outer one. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
11. Almost the entire first floor of the building is dedicated to common rooms, for example, a laundry room or bicycle parking. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
12. All rooms have a part with a large window that opens onto a balcony or veranda. All rooms have their own bathroom and toilet with heated floors, toilet and shower. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
13. About 60 rooms are given over to foreign students who came to Copenhagen on an exchange program. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
14. Each corridor has its own style thanks to the painted walls. The colorful laundry room is also unique, and the same color scheme can be seen on the chairs, mailboxes and curtains. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
15. In the assembly hall there is a recreation room and a large hall, which can be divided into two rooms. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
16. Each kitchen has a utility room where you can, for example, hang laundry to dry. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
17. Each room has its own theme and style. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)
18. Gym for basketball, table tennis, as well as common terraces for relaxation. (Tietgenkollegiet.dk)