COLLEGE DORM TOUR!! | University of Minnesota

In this video I give you all a tour of my freshman year dorm room at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities! See what the room looked like before and the changes my roommate and I made! Be sure to check out the links below!!
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[@SydneyKeiner]

Hello! If anyone in 2019 wants me to make any sort of U of M related videos since I am going into my last semester please let me know! :)

[@maddishulman1716]

It's so funny hearing "U of M," since I'm from Ann Arbor, Michigan and we have our own U of M. I love your room though!

[@venderlyn6638]

Maddi Shulman Same! I used to live in Michigan but I currently live in Minnesota. I have to remind myself everytime that I CANNOT say U of M when referring to University of Michigan because U of M here means "the U"/University of MN

[@asteria9143]

Ty for the tour and giving us a idea for college!

[@simplyyoshita3566]

Love that you made this video! I'm now a senior at the U and a video like this would have been soo helpful when I was a freshman. Glad to see a fellow goph on KZbin :)

[@SydneyKeiner]

Oh my goodness thank you so so much!! That means the world to me💛

[@Rada-ol5vz]

the accent!!! wow i’m from oklahoma and just applied to minnesota, this video was very exciting!

[@abreanne13]

Your dorm is so cute!! I really enjoyed watching this and hope you make more videos this summer!! 😊

[@SydneyKeiner]

Thank you so much Anika, you're the best!! 💗

[@AnnaGraceFrances]

Your room is so cute!! I'm a rising Junior and I'm touring like 6 or 7 schools in Minnesota including UM and I'm so excited!!

[@SydneyKeiner]

Thank you!! And that's so awesome, I'm actually a tour guide as well so maybe I'll be giving your tour😉

[@sydneyh1887]

My name is Sydney too! This is one of my top colleges I’m looking at so this was super helpful! Thank you!

[@Justkvii]

this is so cool since i dont see many University or Minnesota college tour.

[@kiarajoseph7689]

I'm going here in the fall!!! I'm so happy I found ur videos!

[@SydneyKeiner]

Yay!!! Thank you so much for watching, I hope you have a fantastic freshman year!

[@meganprice]

thank you so much for the tour!!

[@meganprice]

I'll use these tips when I go back next semester :)

[@federicomanzo7669]

That's so cool. Now i live in Italy and this year i'm going to do the final grade of high school. Hope to be in minnesota next year 👀👀

[@hanbobann]

Please do more U of M videos! I'm pretty sure I'm going to go here and I'd love to see you make more videos about/on campus! I can't seem to ever find any videos! Great video :-)

[@SydneyKeiner]

Thank you!! I will definitely try to make more U of M videos at some point! So glad to hear that you might be a future gopher as well! ☺️

[@hannahfredericks1271]

Same here please do more i am thinking of going as well

[@christinan6022]

Hannah same!

[@Umavetey]

i know i’m very late and stuff might’ve changed. but as someone who’s playing on going to this college this was incredibly helpful!

[@Emhutter]

I’m also from Wisconsin and looking into this school!!

[@naomimakessa]

Hey, I'm from Madison too! And I will be at the U this fall. Super cute room!

[@SydneyKeiner]

That's so exciting, I'm sure you'll love it here!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@laurenm7929]

Omg! Your vlogs are so professional and fun! How do you only have 176 followers?? Now you have 177. 😊👍🏼

[@SydneyKeiner]

Thank you so much, you're so sweet!!

[@linnaejohansson9246]

It makes me so happy to find a U of M student on youtube! I'm going to be applying in the fall, and this is my dream college, so I'm super nervous. It would be so awesome if you made a video talking about your application process and everything. :) thanks so much!

[@SydneyKeiner]

I couldn't really find anything UMN related on KZbin last year so that's exactly why I made this video! And I'll definitely consider making a video like that! Good luck with college applications and thanks for watching! ☺️

[@johnthemann6483]

Did u get accepted to u of mn

[@harrychen8257]

I missed middlebrook! People there are amazing

[@girlypopxo9962]

please do a football game vlog (if you go) and/or any drill team performance

[@avarose6426]

Go gophers!! I live in Minnesota💗

[@pucks.and.paperbacks]

aw i lived in middlebrook my freshman year too :')

[@notseraiiii]

I live in MN and I’m in 8th grade and I love your videos and I really want to go to the U of M

[@jaydenhiatt4298]

I'm from Nebraska and the U of M is my dream school! I am a senior this year and I apply next month, I'm super scared but also I pray that I get in. Love the campus!!!

[@SydneyKeiner]

That's what I love to hear! It's definitely a scary and nerve-wracking time in your life, but everything works out in the end!! Good luck!

[@Stargazer5729]

Did you get in?

[@estheramito8962]

@@Stargazer5729 did you get in

[@Stargazer5729]

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[@kensleya8281]

Thank you so much for posting this video, it has been incredibly helpful!! I'll be a freshman this upcoming fall, and I was placed in Middlebrook I was wondering if all the rooms had two vanity type mirrors in them or if it was just a certain floor that was organized that way?

[@SydneyKeiner]

I'm so happy to hear that!☺️ All of the double rooms in Middlebrook do have the two vanities with mirrors!

[@elenathomson1816]

hey! thank you for making this video!! was your dorm where the majority of the acting majors live? i heard that that’s closer to the BFA department. and also, how long before the first day of class were you allowed to move in? thanks :)

[@AnalynEsparrago]

im from philippines my husband is from Minnesota but sadly he passed away and I did not even meet his family thats why im hoping soon I can go there

[@luquan727]

How is it when it comes to having visitors your dorms, and say if i wanted a friend to sleepover for the night on the weekend

[@kayliescalze737]

Are most of the standard double rooms in Middlebrook the same set up? I just got placed in Middlebrook and loved seeing this video! Thanks!

[@SydneyKeiner]

Good question! All of the rooms are fairly similar in layout, the only thing that really changes is the location of the closets! For example, some rooms don't have the cork walls like mine did because the closets are parallel to the door. And you obviously get to choose the layout of your beds, desks, etc.! Happy to help, thanks so much for watching!!☺️

[@brookeroberts6749]

I'm going to be a freshman at the U in the fall and I was put in middlebrook! The dorm seems really nice but I'm kinda worried about making the walk from West Bank to east bank everyday😬

[@SydneyKeiner]

So exciting!! And honestly the walk really isn't as bad as it seems! When the weather is nice, it's such a great way to get some exercise. When I was feeling lazy or it was super cold/windy/snowy, I defintely relied on the buses and light rail! If you start off the semester leaving Middlebrook super early to make sure you get to class on time, eventually you'll figure out exactly how long it takes you to get where you need to go.

[@kloiepiekarski2386]

Was it hard getting into the college and how did you get into.

[@alamin8456]

So good video..... please you can know me how much total cost per year.....

[@princesss2926]

Your room looks so good

[@SydneyKeiner]

Thank you so much!! And that's awesome! You get a few shirts for free during orientation and welcome week but if you want more than that you have to buy them yourself!

[@princesss2926]

Thanx for replying

[@moemoe5667]

On my way to orientation right now! Can't wait to get my rooming assignment

[@SydneyKeiner]

Have so much fun!! Such an exciting time!

[@_hellokitty_-lu6gb]

You go to my dream collage

[@Maya.221]

Ok so how do you pick which bed you get? I've always wondered that haha. Is it like a first come first serve or did you have different move in days orr?? Thanks!

[@SydneyKeiner]

I feel like this is definitley one of those questions that everyone has but never really asks😂 Whether you select a specific roommate or have one randomly chosen for you, you will have their contact information so most people discuss that beforehand! Otherwise, whoever happens to get there first chooses because usually both roommates move in on the same day around the same time!

[@monia1214]

Can you change the height of the beds? I'll be a freshman at the U this fall

[@SydneyKeiner]

Great question! I believe that in all of the U of M residence halls you can change the height of the beds! Usually they can be set at one of two different heights; unlofted (like my roommate's bed) or lofted (like my bed)! Some beds even have a middle height "setting" where they're pretty high off the ground but don't require a ladder. Hope that helps, and so excited for you to be a gopher!!

[@delaneygray6131]

I’m going into my junior year of high school and I’m interested u of m what’s things I should know before applying

[@SydneyKeiner]

A lot of the most important things to know can be found on this website: admissions.tc.umn.edu/freshman/index.html!

[@monicai4677]

I just found out I'll be living in Middlebrook this fall and your video was super helpful! I'm curious though, are your showers communal or are they a part of the bathroom you share w one other room? and are you responsible for cleaning the bathroom or is it taken care of by the university? thanks!

[@SydneyKeiner]

Thank you so much! And great question!! In Middlebrook the showers are not communal either! Typically there are eight rooms and four bathrooms in every wing of your floor so most people just share a bathroom with the room next to them. Each individual bathroom has its own shower, toilet, and sink. The bathrooms are cleaned for you every day too, which is super nice!

[@monicai4677]

Thank you!

[@Emhutter]

I just found out today that I got into U of M!! I'm also from Wisconsin and one worry I have is transitioning to living in a big city. Did you find that difficult at all?

[@SydneyKeiner]

Congratulations! Personally I didn't find that part of the transition to be terrible since our campus is quite condensed and feels like its own little town! Being at a school with tens of thousands of students definitely takes some getting used to but it also gives you the opportunity to do new things and meet so many new people! Hope that helps!

[@Oringinaldai]

That’s niccececce

[@jordinklar1656]

I saw on the U of M's website that Middlebrook Hall typically shares one bathroom for 2 rooms. How is the bathroom connected to your room or how far is it, and how difficult is it sharing the space between two rooms? I'd love to see pictures or a video of the bathroom space if you have any!

[@SydneyKeiner]

Yes! The bathrooms are not physically connected to your room, they're just right across the hall! Usually it's not difficult to share the bathrooms with three other people unless a lot of you like to shower at the same time. They get cleaned every day so that definitely helps too! Unfortunately I don't have any pictures, but you can kind of see my bathroom in this video at around 1:27. You can also check out www.housing.umn.edu/floor-plans/middlebrook to see floor plans of the building to find out where all the bathrooms are located! Hope that helps!

[@jordinklar1656]

Thanks so much!

[@margemazur4374]

Did it come with frig or microwave

[@sydneyredepenning5339]

what did you use to hang the fabric on the cork board?

[@SydneyKeiner]

We used small push pins!

[@karahoglund]

Its sad how dangerous Minneapolis has become in the past 2 years 😟 I was going to transfer there but its just not worth the risk

[@user-rw6py6jf4w]

How much is the rent per month?

[@HuhSubject]

One question why are you here like what kind of job do you want to do here at U of M

[@gwynsluka]

I live in minasota by lake nocomis

[@zewdubharu5064]

Did you spend money for University

[@Amori308]

I just need you help for online courses for international students

[@PolarPandachannel]

omg you have such a minnesotan accent hahaha and Im from mn

[@SydneyKeiner]

Funny that you say that because I'm not from Minnesota haha

[@SydneyKeiner]

If anyone has any specific suggestions for U of M related videos that they would like me to make in the future, please comment those here and/or thumbs up the ones you like!!😊

[@shinzonikoyi]

Are there any rules and regulations at the dorms

[@Amori308]

I need you help in university of minnesota to enroll

[@williambeaulieu5934]

Is there a one room dorm in the University of Minnesota?

[@SydneyKeiner]

Yes! Centennial Hall is almost exclusively single rooms, however a few of the other buildings have a handful of singles! For specifics, you can check out the "Halls & Apartments" section on housing.umn.edu

[@Kelly-ep9ib]

Im not in college yet so i wouldnt know, but where are the showers?

[@SydneyKeiner]

In most residence halls there are bathrooms with showers on every floor of the building!

[@Kelly-ep9ib]

Soo you shower with other people??

[@annieross6598]

are you a part of an LLC? Would you recommend joining one?

[@SydneyKeiner]

I apologize for the very delayed response, but no, I was not in a LLC. I would definitely recommend joining one if there is one that you're really interested in/passionate about though! They seem super fun to be a part of and LLC preference is actually the first factor taken into consideration on your housing application!

[@asax]

Is there wi-fi?? In the college or dorms??

[@brenna5316]

Yes of course.

[@Karansanghvi72]

Hey so uh, could you just explain the whole roomate thing, i mean do we have to find one ourselves or are we alloted one etc. Im an international student and i have no idea how the dorm system works 😁

[@SydneyKeiner]

You are randomly assigned a roommate if you don't request someone specific (and they also request you). They try to match you up with someone that has similar habits to you if you can't find your own roommate. I did not know my roommate previously but we "met" on the Class of 2020 Facebook page, got to know each other, decided that we wanted to live together, then requested one another on our housing applications!

[@jpopel23]

BATHROOM

[@MakaylaSamountry]

:)

[@nessvx]

Is your room a standard double?

[@SydneyKeiner]

Yes, in Middlebrook Hall my room was considered a standard double!

[@maggyhovden6993]

The high crime rates at the u of m are unsettling and really the only thing holding me back from going there

[@SydneyKeiner]

Bad things happen at every school, but being in a major metropolitan area, the U of M naturally just has it a bit worse unfortunately. Personally, I have never really felt unsafe on campus. The university provides a lot of great resources to mitigate safety-related issues as much as possible, which I would encourage you to read about at safe-u.umn.edu/public-safety.html!

[@Stargazer5729]

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