The Colony is the largest residential living area on campus and is known for its spacious rooms, community events and opportunities for fellowship. For many California Baptist University students, living in Colony has provided opportunities to build friendships while enjoying the independence of upperclassman housing.
Ayden Moreland, senior kinesiology major and resident adviser (RA) for the men’s Colony living area, said community events help residents connect with one another.
“I think it’s cool to have those kinds of events inside your living area,” Moreland said.
Moreland said the size of Colony also gives students more opportunities to build relationships.
“I think for upperclassmen living, it’s very close-knit. There is a lot of community building because it’s the largest living area, so I think that allows for the most connection,” Moreland said.
While some students enjoy the sense of community Colony provides, others appreciate the additional living space.
Kayla Logan, junior pre-nursing major, is living in the Colony for a second year. Her experience has given her a different perspective on what the living area offers upperclassmen.
“You can live with multiple people and still have your own privacy. The kitchen, the bathroom, and the rooms are very spacious too,” Logan said.
Logan also built connections through the Box, a gathering place in Colony.
“It’s taught me that it’s okay to go into a new area to make new friends,” Logan said.
Living in Colony also encouraged some students to become more mindful of their schedules and daily routines because of the walking distance to other areas of campus.
Megan Metzler, senior marketing major, previously lived in Colony for two years before moving to The Point, another living area on campus.
Metzler said the distance between the Colony and her job with athletics required her to plan ahead.
“I had to be more aware of the commute and as far as walking distance,” Metzler said.
The experience also helped Metzler become more intentional about managing her time between classes and work.
“I had to be more prompt and aware of my time because I work with athletics. So I have to make sure I’m on time for work,” Metzler said.
For students such as Moreland, Logan and Metlzer living in Colony has provided more than additional space. The living area offers opportunities to build community, develop independence and learn how to balance responsibilities while living on campus.
