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Your Space Can Transform Your Life
How living in a women’s only dorm transformed mine
After graduating college, I felt ashamed of living in a women-only residence thanks to internalized misogyny. That old thing.
“What would people think? Were women really full of gossip and drama? Will I have to dodge any cattiness?”
As a surprise to no one, I’d actually found the best living situation you could ask for. It was so healing, it led to my glow up.
Throwback to 1833. A pioneer mourning the death of her daughter established a residence to foster a safe place for young women who were starting out their lives. Almost 190 years later, this place evolved into a non-profit institution with a board of trustees, staff, donors, and alumnae.
Based in the heart of the city, two blocks from a major metro station with access to the surrounding area, the central location could not be better. The rent cost half the area’s average rate, which covered not only electricity, water, and internet, but also two full meals. Breakfast and dinner.
I hit the jackpot.
It was perfect for interns, students, and recent grads. The place provided a built-in community of smart, ambitious women working toward their dreams with the added benefit of friendship potential.
