Housing 

Name: Sam Hirsch
Year in College: Senior
Major: Economics
Minor: Political Science
Hometown: Piedmont, CA
Hall: Fresno

What made you decide to attend UC Merced and what do you like about it?
The chance to shape a new school and you get the best experience for your money. “Private school size for public school tuition.”

What memorable experiences have you had living on campus?
Meeting all the wonderful people here.

What do you like best about the food at the Dining Commons?
Variety of soups and the new food that is introduced.

What aspects of Student Housing make you feel at home? Do you feel safe?
Holiday events and decorations. I absolutely feel safe. There is plenty of protection and the UCM Police work hard.

Do you attend programs sponsored by student housing? If so, which ones have you attended and what made them fun?
Programs sponsored by my RA. They have great food.

What do you do for fun around Merced?
Drive around and keep active with sports.

If you could tell someone one thing about UCM Student Housing and why they should apply to live on campus what would it be?
They take care of you and make sure your experience at UC Merced is the best it can be.