A national university dorm has a design that is more modern and more open than a typical dormitory.
The new design, dubbed the “Barefoot” dorm, was unveiled on campus Wednesday, and will be the first of its kind in the country.
The project was funded through a $1.6 million federal stimulus program.
“This is the most forward-looking dorm that we’ve had in the U.S.,” said Julie Kucinich, the university’s executive vice president for student affairs.
“This dorm will allow students to explore their interests, and not have to stay in one place all the time.”
The university has been looking at dorms for years.
But the new design is more spacious and modern than many traditional ones, including those in Europe.
The dorm is a three-bedroom unit with three bedrooms in each bedroom.
Students can use a shared bathroom or separate two-bedroom units.
The project was part of the university, which had already put out a brochure on dorms.
Kucorich said the dorm will have “all the conveniences that you would expect in a dorm,” such as a kitchenette, air conditioning, and laundry.
It will also include a shared common room.
The university expects to begin construction in April, but the design will not be complete until at least June.
It’s not clear when construction will start, but it is expected to be finished by June 2020.
Students who want to live in the dorm can apply for a spot on the wait list.
If you are not interested in the waitlist, you can apply online.
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