I didn't sign up to live in Cathedral Gardens. I was initially on the wait-list and didn't know what to expect. Everything's always random with housing so you try not to worry about it. I had heard people complain about the neighborhood and worry about stupid things simply because they weren't under the veil of Broadway or Barnard, and because of a fear of being around real New Yorkers.

But depending on who you are, Cathedral Gardens can be either the best thing or the worst thing to happen to you. For me it's a little of both. The housing itself is remarkable-brand new, spacious, and quiet. I almost never have to wait for the elevator or the laundry room.

Moreover, it makes you feel more liberated-not as tied to the whole college atmosphere-which for most seniors is a great thing. It makes for a great stepping stone, especially for many who have a lighter load and can chill more now that they are in their last year. The big drawback is that residents have to plan their entire day around their housing situation. The first week, I was 12 minutes late to everything and could never reach the dining halls on time.

Now, I usually end up staying at CG only late at night-later if I have to work. Since it's so far there and back, I pack another bag with my workout gear or anything else I might need just to save time. In between classes or practice, I study on campus or run errands. I don't see my friends as much as I used to last year, but this is the case for a lot of other girls too.

Because of this problem, I started to put a petition together with the hopes of getting some kind of transportation services. I've heard some talk about school-sponsored MetroCards, but the bus is often irregular and the wait is almost not worth it.

A lot of people have started riding their bikes to and from campus, which is great for now, but winter is around the corner and this, whether we like it or not, will make living at Cathedral Gardens all the more difficult.

Residential Life and Housing needs to find a better way of addressing the transportation needs of students living in Cathedral Gardens, or else very few people will make it to class come December.