Residence Life Policy
Smart Studying
Residence Halls
"Sam" Houston
Potpourri
100

These festive kind of lights will cost you $50 if they're found in your room. Plugged in or not.

What are String Lights?

100

Although some prefer solitude, studying in these is proven to be more effective.

What are groups?

100

This residence hall is closest to the Sam Houston Duck Pond. 

What is Jackson Shaver Hall? 

100

These coconut flavored girl scout cookies, are also the name of a country in Oceania.

What are Samoas?

100

This Microsoft program was originally called Presenter.

What is Powerpoint?

200

Though they might smell good, this $50 fine won't be nearly as sweet. Even without the wicks.

What are candles?

200

This study method, which involves reading as much as possible last minute, is widely considered insufficient.

What is cramming?

200

This residence hall, named after one of Sam Houston's nicknames, is one of the 3 residence halls to offer separated bedrooms.

What is Raven Village?

200

This famous hobbit was the only one that could save Frodo from the influence of the ring.

Who is Samwise?

200

The skunk ape is Florida's version of this legendary humanoid

Who/what is Bigfoot?

300

Your cable might not quite reach, but you still shouldn't use any of these items which would cost you $50 for each one.

What are extension cords?

300

Though staying up all night to study may sound tempting, often times the best results come from getting this many hours of rest.

What is eight?

300

This residence hall, which is technically considered an apartment, is the only hall to include an oven in the room.

What is Bearkat Village (BKV)?

300

When you're not sure if you want to buy an item, you'll often get one of these first.

What is a sample?

300

This alliterative quality is the reason that as they say once you learn to ride a bike you'll never forget

What is muscle memory?

400

When you leave someone alone in the building that does not live here, you would be held responsible for this violation which could result in a $25 fine.

What is unescorted guest?

400

Often times students tend to study continuously for the whole day. However, researchers have found that taking a break every one of these is much more beneficial

What is an hour?

400

This building is home to the most living learning communities on campus.

What is Piney Woods Hall.

400

This type of vinegar, is also a salad dressing with an extremely dark color made from crushed grapes.

What is Balsamic (vinegar)?

400

Apple's website says you can ask this entity to find the best sushi place or show you the constellation Orion

What/who is Siri?

500

Pulling one of these, will cause everyone to have to leave the building and leave you with a $250 charge.

What is a fire alarm/pull station?

500

This super food has a color relating to sadness, but you won't feel sad after seeing your grade when you eat them while studying.

What are blueberries?

500

This residence hall is the oldest one on campus, that doesn't stop it from being artistic though.

What is Belvin-Buchanan Hall?

500

The good this law, grants protection to people who attempt to help someone in danger, or in pain.

What is Samaritan?

500

Jack Dorsey a co-founder of this microblogging site sent its first message March 21 2006

What is Twitter?