LIFE AT ARMORY HOUSE
The U of I is a large university but you can get connected through Armory House social activities, where you can make new friends, and by introducing you to valuable resources on campus and in the community. For example:
Academic Life: Armory House offers our residents a nice and comfortable living environment. Quiet Hours in the evening through the morning allow students to focus on their school work. Study lounge and floor lounges are popular hang-out spots because high-speed Internet and wi-fi are available throughout the building. During the final week, AH chefs prepare healthy snacks to help replenish your much-needed energy.
Social Life: Our Resident Advisors plan a variety of social activities each month from Open Door Night, bowling at the Union, to movie, game, or crafts nights at Armory House. There is always an opportunity to have fun with fellow residents and to take a break from your studies.
Wellness Programs: Each year Armory House sponsors a variety of activities based on the interest of our residents. Ice Skating at the Ice Arena, plant propagation, to rock climbing at the ARC are just a few of our favorites. And, with Washington Park out your back door, impromptu games of Frisbee and sand volleyball can always be enjoyed.
Volunteer Opportunities: Many of our residents like to volunteer their time in campus and community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, When We All Vote, League of Women Voters, etc. At Armory House we support their efforts and we can help you get connected with these and other volunteer opportunities.
HOW-TO SERIES
Cross-cultural skills: Did you know that cross-cultural skills are increasingly seen as important for both U.S. and International students for their success in college as well as in their future careers?
A new study by researchers at Duke University shows that close peer interaction between International and domestic (U.S.) students and the development of international friendships:
- “Had substantial, uniformly positive effects on all college outcome variables (ie: general education, personal development, science and technology, intellectual development).”
- “Serves as a valuable source of social, cultural, political, and economic knowledge when students enter the workforce.”
- “Can provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace in an increasingly interconnected, globalized world.”
Armory House offers you opportunities to develop cross-cultural skills as you make Friends From Around the World through:
- Social Activities that help you get you connected and encourage the formation of a close-knit community
- Sharing of Cultural Experiences (music, food, sports, crafts, attending cultural events)
ARMORY HOUSE GUEST POLICY: A guest is defined as a person visiting a resident of AH at the resident’s invitation.
In order to allow roommates the opportunity to get to know each other and get settled in, no overnight guests will be allowed in AH during the first week of classes.
The following guidelines relate to all guests:
- It is the responsibility of the resident to ensure that they are aware of AH Guest policies and that their guest follows all Armory House Community Rules and Regulations. The resident is responsible for the actions of their guests and will be held accountable for any damages committed by their guest.
- Any guest who does not comply with the Armory House Guest Policy or the AH Community Rules and Regulations will not be permitted to stay.
- Residents are permitted to have guests in their rooms only if there is no objection from their roommate or suitemates.
- Residents are permitted to have overnight guests for a maximum of three consecutive nights. Guests may not move from one resident’s room to another in order to extend their stay in Armory House.
- Room and exterior door keys will not be provided for guests. Residents are not to give their keys to guests in order for them to gain access to AH.
- Only residents and their invited guests are permitted into the living areas of the building, i.e., locations other than the lobby which include individual rooms and floor lounges. Individuals found in the building who are not residents or guests of residents are considered to be trespassing.