Low Rise #6 Reviews
Cornell University
Reviews Summary
Low Rise #6 is a dormitory that evokes a mixed bag of emotions and experiences. Strategically located close to the RPCC bus stop and essential amenities like the mail center and a study space, it provides convenient access to transportation and services. Its layout, however, is bewildering, which adds to its reputation for being confusing. The dorm is old, which means it's burdened with outdated amenities and a lack of facilities like elevators for move-in convenience. Despite its poor reputation largely due to its less-than-ideal location on the periphery of North Campus and thin walls, Low Rise #6 fosters a strong sense of community with its pod-style arrangement, making it easier to forge connections among residents. Although the dorm rooms vary in size, some residents face issues like blocked views, inadequate lighting, and problematic heating. On the upside, it features a mini suite kitchen, competent RA staff, and vending machines. While not the best ranked, Low Rise #6 etches itself into the memories of its residents with unique challenges and occasional inconveniences.
Poor Location
Confusing Floorplan
Community Bonding
When students lived here
Freshman Year
5
Overall rating breakdown
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6 months ago
It is one of the furthest dorms from central campus, where most of your classes will be, however a big plus is the community that low rise 6 creates. Unlike a lot of the newer dorms which are like a hotel, low rise 6 is arranged in pods/suites so its much easier to meet new people within your dorm.
Verified Student
4 years ago
For most of the year I did not really mind living here. But I think I just got unlucky with my neighbors because some of them were pretty awful. Rachel han if you are reading this, bitch I know you were the one throwing up in the bathroom every month, shitting ON THE TOILET SEAT and not cleaning up after yourself, and flirting with your crusty ass engineering guy friends at 2am the night before finals. feel sorry for any current/future roommates of yours, go to hell <3
4 years ago
Despite all the bad rap LR6 gets, I actually found many positives.
Pros:
- super close to RPCC bus stop
- good access to and from 82, 83, 92, 93, 90, 30 buses
- close to RPCC (MAIL CENTER, printing, Nasties, study space)
- good for curb-side delivery (v useful during quarantine)
- 1st floor vending machine
- great RA staff :)
- mini suite kitchen: fridge, stove, cabinets, microwave, compost
- can get a nice view if you're on the top floor
Cons:
- SUPER confusing floor plan and general layout
- far from main campus if you're walking
- thin walls in my opinion
- no elevator for move in :(
4 years ago
Low rise 6 gets a lot of shit. It's mostly deserved due to its poor location at the back of North Campus, weird floorplan, old amenities/ lack thereof. ISome of the rooms are actually fairly large compared to other North Campus dormrooms. However, residents in Low Rise 6 (and 7) tend to bond quite a bit. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Low Rise but have to give it poor ratings for the legacy.
4 years ago
Low Rise 6 changes a man. In a building where you have to go through 7 doorways and up 3 flights of stairs for your second floor room, there is nothing but sadness, hopelessness, and despair. If you're lucky enough to not have a ground floor room or forced triple, you'll find yourself in a room that is of adequate size, but lacking in everything else.
My double had a light that hung from the ceiling that was low enough you could bang your head on it walking around. The one window I had was completely blocked by a tree and faced an adjacent dorm. In January, the radiator broke and the bottom floor had to be evacuated. The power and heating went out and we were forced to cover the windows and huddle for warmth to avoid the frigid cold. Oh, ...
