Living on our main campus in Lakeland, Florida, means more than just a place to stay; it鈥檚 an immersive experience that shapes your time here. With our many residence halls, dining areas, and more, 熟女人妻 provides a supportive and engaging environment for all students. Whether you鈥檙e an incoming or returning student, you鈥檒l find your community at 熟女人妻. Let鈥檚 explore what makes campus living so special.听
Residence Halls听
We offer a variety of residence halls, each with its own unique character and amenities, to enhance your on-campus experience. Here鈥檚 a brief overview of what you can expect from each one.听
Bethany & Bauer 鈥斕�Bethany Hall and Bauer Hall are popular among incoming students, the former used to house our female students and the latter our male students. The buildings, adjacent to each other, are nearly identical in layout, each including two-person rooms, communal bathrooms, and several common spaces. Bethany even has access to a private courtyard! Tour Bethany and Bauer .听
Buena Vida 鈥斕�Buena Vida consists of two connected buildings: Buena Vida East (female dorms) and Buena Vida West (male dorms). These are eight-person suites consisting of two bedrooms (four to a room), a common space, and a bathroom. There are also communal common spaces on each floor to be shared by all of the residents. 听The Buena Vida residence halls are in the same building as the Buena Vida Food Court and overlook Lake Holloway. You may even have some of your classes in Buena Vida East or West, which means that you won鈥檛 have to walk very far to get to class 鈥� you won鈥檛 even have to leave the building! Tour Buena Vida .
Aventura 鈥斕�Aventura Hall consists of eight and four-person suites for female students, with common areas on the first and second floors. An eight-person suite consists of four rooms (two to a room), a shared bathroom, and a common space. A four-person suite consists of two rooms separated by a shared bathroom. The rooms in a听 four-person are larger than those of an eight-person suite due to the lack of a common room. Aventura is located near our main campus dining hall, Tuscana Ristorante. Tour a or an .
Esperanza 鈥斕�Esperanza Hall is identical in layout to Aventura, with eight and four-person suites for female residents. This residence hall is located near our sand volleyball court and the football field.听Tour a or an .听
Destino 鈥斕�Destino Hall, located across from Esperanza, includes eight and four-person suites for our male residents. Destino and Esperanza share access to the quad, a fire pit, and the sand volleyball court. Destino is the residence hall nearest to the football field.听Tour a or an .听
Valencia & South Pointe 鈥� Our Valencia and South Pointe residence halls include four to five-person studio style residences. Valencia, for our female residents, is located near the food court and the intramural and soccer fields. South Pointe, for our male residents, is located near the tennis/pickleball court and laundry room.听Tour Valencia and Southpointe .
On-Campus Dining
We have plenty of food options for you to choose from without needing to leave campus! Grab a bite to eat with a friend, enjoy coffee with a professor, or create memories over dinner with a Discipleship Group. Here鈥檚 where:
Tuscana Ristorante听 鈥� Our main campus dining hall with homestyle meals.听
Chick-fil-A 鈥� Located in the Mi Casa food market in the center of campus, you can enjoy all of your favorite chicken entr茅es, waffle fries, and more.听
Portico Coffeehouse 鈥斕� Grab coffee, tea, smoothies, and a莽ai bowls on the go, or pull up a chair to study or relax.听
Buena Vida Food Court
- Backyard Burgers 鈥� Burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
- Einstein Bros. Bagels 鈥�Bagels, sandwiches, coffee, and pastries.听
- Papa John鈥檚 Pizza 鈥�Freshly made, personal-size pizzas.听
See meal plan options here.
What to Bring Checklist听
Starting college is an exciting time, and you鈥檒l want to be well prepared before you arrive. If you鈥檙e a first-year student spending the summer getting ready for your arrival at 熟女人妻, check out this Dorm Checklist, which includes some handy tips and a list of things to consider bringing.听
Why Live on Campus?
Community and Connection 鈥� Living on campus means you’re always close to classes, the library, campus dining, and other essentials. Plus, it鈥檚 much easier to meet new people, join clubs, participate in campus events, and find community.
Convenience 鈥� All residence halls are within walking distance to everything on campus! With all-inclusive utilities (including unlimited use of washing machines and dryers), maintenance services (including housekeeping), and dining options and classrooms right nearby, on-campus living offers unmatched convenience. You鈥檒l be able to focus more on your studies and campus involvement and less on commuting.
Support and Resources 鈥� Living on campus ensures you have access to multiple resources whenever you need them. Resident Assistants (RAs) and our Community Coordinators are always available to provide support, from academic support to spiritual guidance.听
Safety 鈥� 熟女人妻 places a high priority on student safety. With secure entry systems, regular patrols, and emergency protocols, you can feel secure in your campus home.
Note: All campus-based students are required to live on campus except in specific, approved circumstances. View the 熟女人妻 housing policies here.
Make Yourself at Home!
Living on campus at 熟女人妻 is an experience that extends beyond the classroom. From our multiple housing and dining options, and the sense of community and convenience it offers, there鈥檚 no better way to immerse yourself into the Fire Family. So get ready for an exciting journey at 熟女人妻 鈥� we鈥檒l see you on campus!听
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By: Mia Golding, Student Writer
