Bobcat needs to address serious issues
Dear Editor,
After observing various propaganda for Bobcat Village and all of its “perks,” it seems as though it would be the epitome of a perfect place to live.
However, as a current resident of this on-campus, apartment-style living, it is very apparent to me and others that there are some serious issues that prevent it from being a favorable living place for upper level college students. Some of the benefits of Bobcat Village consist of workout facilities, a pool, The Village Market, close proximity to athletic fields, and others that I will not mention. The cons, however, carry a much greater weight.
The shuttle service to campus is hardly reliable, the rooms present an ever-present “dormish atmosphere,” and last but not least, there are scheduled room/health inspection checks. It is nice not to have to be concerned about going on a quest for a parking space while rushing to class. But what about worrying if your shuttle driver will get so hungry for breakfast that he delays his shift for 15 minutes to run to Chick-Fil-A? In turn, making you late for class? Yes, this has certainly happened. This is not the only example of unreliability. Smoke breaks, impatience, construction, and traffic issues present equally important concerns for the student trying to make it to class on time. Wouldn’t it be so much better to live walking distance from campus?
Yes!
That is absolutely right! white-washed walls, an ever-stiff chair and sofa, a miniature kitchen, a cubicle bedroom, and the lovely and famous “no holes in the wall” rule. This is the essence of a Bobcat Village so-called apartment. “How different is this from a typical dorm room?” one might ask. With respect to the miniature kitchen and sofa, it is essentially no different. Was not college supposed to be a place of independence—a place of the long-awaited freedom from parental regulations?
Bobcat Village does provide a good amount of that freedom, but an essential part of it is singed with the various room/health inspections. Can upperclassmen not make their own decisions concerning the cleanliness of his or her room? Yes, most can and should be left to do so. Now, do not get me wrong. I am not totally knocking Bobcat Village.
They have made some significant improvements and have added many perks to their appearance. However, it is definitely not perfect. Some attention should be brought to the issues at hand.
Sincerely,
Danielle Driscoll
Undeclared
Sophomore
Posted by Colonnade Archives
on Oct 20 2006. Filed under Opinion.
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