I am really not trying to discourage any of the incoming students, HOWEVER, with so many 1st semester students (this is the largest January class) and w/ so many of them coming in late, they were desperate to move and are scrambling for anything close to campus. I spoke w/ the housing office and they have said that based on what they know of expecting BMSI as well as 4th semester students, nearly all of what will be left on the "close to campus" sites will be gone. HOWEVER, not all since many don't/can't pay the high rent that is around those parts. I do also recommend coming in early.
RUMed isn't joking-- i've seen 5 family groups walking around school and such.
To brandon653, blanca heights is a good place only when they do have everything working, according to my friend who lives there. When the electricity gets cut it seems to take longer for those residents to get it-- don't know why but it just appears that way- but electricity doesn't cut out often here. Hot water isn't a problem (you will have a water heater in your place) -- water in general is cause it is up the hill-- so the water has to go UPhill. I don't know if they pump it up or if it is pressurized-- but unless they fix the problem over break-- expect to stock pile some water-- as we all do here-- you never know!
Good luck
Also, bring an extra pair of walking shoes-- CanIMG must have long legs and a super fast trot-- seemed to me more like 15-- at least!
