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All of the dorms at RIT are abysmal. Ellingson has issues with the elevators breaking every two weeks or so. I lived on the 11th floor, and I found myself taking the stairs more often than not because I could not count on the elevators working to get to class on time. Also, the laundry machines are often broken, often due to student misuse. Please learn how to do laundry properly before leaving for college. The rooms themselves are fine if you never want any privacy. In a two person room, your bed is about two feet away from your roommate's, and that is as far apart as they can be. I lived in a four person room, and we only had space because the beds were lofted, but the ceilings were too low. If you are taller than 5'8, you will probably not be able to sit up in bed. And the bedframes are only about five feet off the ground. Also, the heater is oppressive. It constantly leaks heat into the room, even though there is heat rising from the lower floors. Bring a humidifier, as the room get very dry.
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