{"id":350,"date":"2022-04-29T15:30:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T19:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/khcblog\/?p=350"},"modified":"2022-04-29T15:41:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T19:41:32","slug":"our-fave-five-things-in-kilachand-hall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/khcblog\/2022\/04\/29\/our-fave-five-things-in-kilachand-hall\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Fave Five Things in Kilachand Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caroline Perna (SAR’25) & Veronica McKinney<\/span> (CAS’25)<\/span><\/p>\n

#1: Chrissy<\/b><\/p>\n

On the first floor of Kilachand Hall are the staff offices, which enable students to build relationships with staff and administration. When you first walk in, you\u2019ll see Chrissy standing behind her desk with her welcoming smile. Chrissy is one of the newest additions to the Kilachand Staff, and she is always a light that brightens our days. Throughout our freshman year, we have had the joy to get to know Chrissy.\u00a0 She is an awesome resource if you ever need to talk, get advice, or if you need a hug. Over the last few months, Chrissy has become a \u201cmom\u201d for us since we are physically far away from our families, and we have a lunch date with her every few weeks. Make sure to pop in and say hi, and tell her that Caroline and Veronica sent you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Caroline & Chrissy selfie<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Veronica & Chrissy twinning (accidentally) <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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#2: Kitchen<\/b><\/p>\n

We are lucky to have a fully functioning kitchen on the first floor of Kilachand Hall (one of the only kitchens easily accessible to freshmen at BU)! The kitchen is an awesome way to bring people together to cook, bake, and hangout! Our favorite cooking experiments have been: chocolate chip banana bread, brunch eggs and crepes, and a surprise birthday cake for our friend Tanvi! Although you have to provide the food and cooking dishes, the kitchen is recently renovated, right downstairs, and easy to use. You should definitely take advantage and show off your cooking skills! (Warning: don\u2019t use anything you find in the fridge\u2026)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tanvi\u2019s partially eaten birthday cake<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Banana bread in progress<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Hangout sesh<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The beautiful kitchen<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#3: Coffee & Snacks<\/b><\/p>\n

In the offices of Kilachand Hall there is a lovely coffee machine (with more than 60 different possible drinks) and a box of snacks. We make sure to stop in the office nearly every day to get our yummy drink, or chips, or chocolate, or granola bar, or cookie\u2026 the options are endless. This has been a really convenient (and free) option to get some fuel for the day!\u00a0 (And we were especially grateful for the steaming hot chocolates on the coldest Boston winter days.) Chrissy stays vigilant on keeping the snack box replenished, and she looks the other way if you want to stock up on some snacks for later\u2026 \ud83d\ude09 If you ever have the chance, you should definitely use this (did we mention free?) pick-me-up station. (Bonus: you get to see Chrissy while you\u2019re there!)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our favorite little coffee machine<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Coffee fixings and the snack box<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Veronica & Nora<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chrissy & Rick with the popcorn machine<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#4: 9th Floor Study Spaces<\/b><\/p>\n

On the top floor of Kilachand Hall is a common area and quiet study room!\u00a0 The main entrance area has a dance floor and stage because Kilachand Hall used to be a Sheridan hotel.\u00a0 There are tables all over for you to work or hangout with friends, and a TV is available if you want to host a movie night!\u00a0 If you need to actually get some work done, there is a VERY quiet study room (where you can literally hear a pin drop).\u00a0 Kilachand Hall renovations are starting this summer 2022 (more information is up on the website), so the 9th floor will be upgraded with brand new classrooms, study spaces, and windows to overlook our stunning view of the Charles River.\u00a0 (Around sunset, the whole floor is aglow in warm lighting that is perfect for selfies!)<\/span><\/p>\n

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9th floor friends enjoying a late night snack!<\/strong> <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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9th floor open space<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#5: 1st Floor Lounge<\/b><\/p>\n

Our recently renovated first floor lobby and common room is one of the most active places in the building! During the day, students will work in between classes, and in the evenings, the room is even busier!\u00a0 While working, you may enjoy some nice ambient music from the public piano, or the aforementioned snacks and drinks from the front office.\u00a0 If you need a quick study break, board games are available for anyone to use, and the blue couches are surprisingly comfortable if you need to take a power nap!\u00a0 Our monthly Kilachand Teas are also hosted on the 1st floor, where you can get free drinks and food (our personal favorites are the chocolate covered strawberries and chips and hummus!).\u00a0 Co-curriculars and events like the open KHC Closet (pictured below) are often held on the first floor because everyone coming into the building will pass by!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Friends studying on the first floor<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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KHC Closet<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

WE LOVE KILACHAND HALL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

and all the fun people, places, and memories made here! <3<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photos \u00a9 Caroline Perna & Veronica McKinney 2022<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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