"When I first entered college, the prospects of living in an unfamiliar setting with unfamiliar people terrified me.Being in HoGS, however, helped tremendously. There's a bunch of different majors here, yet we all share a common interest: science. This dichotomy between divergent backgrounds and common nerdiness enriches the floor and brings people together in ways not often seen."

Will Ebmeyer Fourth Year, Physics

"I was an on-floor HoGS member last year, and I miss it so much now that I’m living off-floor. Everybody’s so friendly and knowledgeable, and you’ll always find someone to help you or listen to you. 10/10, would recommend."

Elizabeth Axford Second Year, Biology

"I hear some people talk that their floor is generally quiet and calm with nothing going on. Here on HoGS, that's non-existent: there's someone doing something fun or interesting that everyone else can join in on almost every day. HoGS is probably the best decision I made regarding housing, and I am grateful."

Patrick Salts First Year, Computer Science

"Special Interest Housing is a very unique concept that you will not find at any other college. The House of General Science (HoGS) allows me to be surrounded by a bunch of nerds who are passionate about what they do, support me in what I do, and let me call them family. Joining HoGS has been the best decision I have ever made at college both socially and academically."

Cassy Smithies Fourth Year, New Media Design

"HoGS is like a dysfunctional, yet still functional family. We all come from different backgrounds, but when we are on floor, we are a big, happy, nerdy, family. If you ask someone for help with homework or even laundry, they are more than willing to help. In addition, most upperclassmen have taken the classes you have, so they can help. There are an infinite number of fantastic things to say about the House of General Science. It's the best part of my college experience."

Tyler Chinsky Third Year, Bioinformatics & Biotechnology

"From the moment I set foot on floor, this place has been my home away from home. It was so easy to make friends and I quickly became close to everyone. One of the huge benefits to being on floor is how easy it is to form study groups or find upperclassmen who have taken similar classes. (I have helped so many people with physics!) I could go on and on, but essentially, HoGS is a place where you can have crazy adventures, meet amazing people, be intellectually challenged, and excel academically."

Bryanne McDonough Fourth Year, Physics

"I love how HoGS is more than just a floor of nerds with a love of science. We are more than students working towards a BS or BFA. Some of us are musicians, some of us are artists. Some of us are fantastic at videogames or board games; amazing at knitting or crocheting. We are more than just talented individuals. We are a large group of friends, a community of people you can turn to, a family. HoGS has given me a chance. It has taught me to love myself and embrace my quirks.

Sarah Saunders Second Year, Graphic Design

"When I came to RIT, to HoGS, I was immediately accepted. There was no question or doubt in my mind that I could relate with every single person on and off this floor as soon as I met them. The great thing about HoGS, in my mind, is the sense of community. If someone is having a hard time with anything, stress, parents, relationships, homework, or anything else you need not go farther than a walk down the hall to receive the comfort or help you need. Although, many of us still butt heads every once in a while, we still choose to help one another. We are a family."

Michael McGowan Fourth Year, Environmental Science

"HoGS has been a completely life-changing experience for me. From having almost-daily family dinners to sitting up late at night to cram for exams, the community I have experienced through HoGS has defined my experience in college. I've never experienced a place that feels so immediately accepting and welcoming, you walk on floor and several people immediately say hello and check in. It doesn't matter what is happening, HoGS feels like a community.

Victoria Greever Second Year, Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience

"I like that we are all weird and nerdy in different ways, but that's what makes us fit together."

Maryah Glover Third Year, Biology

"The best part about HoGS is that everyone is always willing to help you."

Travis Chaikin Third Year, Biochemistry

"I like that whenever you want to go get dinner, you can call down the hall, 'Who wants to go to Gracie's?' and at least five heads will peek out of the doors and say, 'Yes.'. You never have to eat alone."

Katie Wilson Fourth Year, Biochemistry

"I love how welcome HoGS wants everyone to feel. We are all so different but we have all found a home here."

Hanna Berga Fourth Year, Biology