Lowell House

Pro: Tranquility rules in the College's only fully enclosed courtyard.

Con: Everyone who lives here would rather be somewhere else.

What You Didn't Know: Lowell's bells, usually rung at 1:00 pm on Sunday, are tuned in sixths, whereas most bells are tuned in fifths or thirds.

Mather House

Pro: The Tower offers the best river views on campus.

Con: It's just as far from the Yard as the Quad.

What You Didn't Know: This House was designed to be riot-proof; count how many shots the police have at you as you wind your way up the reinforced concrete steps to the dining hall.

North House

Pro: Hey, they're getting cable here!

Con: Politics gets extremely nasty here, for reasons that can only be attributed to the house population.

What You Didn't Know: The dining hall has one table for two--the Lovers' Nook--on a balcony overlooking the rest of the room.

Quincy House

Pro: It's one, big, really happy family.

Con: Cinderblock and exposed pipes are de rigueur for juniors and seniors.