Brian Drisdelle

So, when the time came, I finally moved into the seemingly infamous River Cluster. Rumors say that it’s actually closer to Vermont than it is to the Green, and some like to claim that we have our own zip code. I found instantly that the dorms themselves are actually very nice, but the jokes held seemed to hold some truth; nested behind Thayer and Tuck, the River (Cluster) is approximately 813 feet and 4 inches from the Green, and that’s if you cut through buildings and across the cemetery (which I don’t recommend). However, in spite of the distance and all of the jokes about our relative isolation, the River actually has some absolutely incredibly features to offer, and I couldn’t be happier to live there today. The first plus of the River is that, well, it’s right next to the actual Connecticut River. While you unfortunately can’t see it from dorm windows, it’s only a short walk away down a couple flights of stairs. The perfect spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, or anything involving water, the river is a boatload (haha) of fun for anyone who doesn’t mind getting wet. Further, for all of my friends in the Ledyard sub-club of the DOC, they often express jealousy about how close I am to the riverside clubhouse; oh, how the tables have turned.