Where Broncos Live

Tom Jiang ‘29 and Ollie Fearing ‘29, new Swig Hall residents, are enjoying the campus side of their building being—shockingly—not too loud. Photo by Nina Glick

It’s week two of Fall Quarter, which means students (hopefully!) had ample time to settle into their dorms. Posters, lights, figurines, photos, assortments of throw pillows, curated aesthetics, scattered textbooks: each room tells the personal, unique story of every student on their higher education journey and discovery of young adulthood. Glimpse into the lives of first and second year students at Santa Clara University and discover the stories of our Bronco family. 

Jonathan Mitiku ’29 making the most of their first-floor Campisi room. Photo by Nina Glick

For Bay Area locals and middle school pals, Michael Tellez ’29 and Jonathan Mitiku ’29, getting into the swing of college classes has taken over the majority of their first couple weeks in Santa Clara. The hopeful intramural athlete pair claim their double Campisi dorm is perfect for them between the easy first floor access and view of the Campisi and Sanfilippo courtyard. 

Julia Bixby ’28 is enjoying finally having air conditioning in Nobili after living in McWalsh last year. Photo by Nina Glick

Victoria Liu ‘28 and Caroline Gruenbaum ‘28, second year roomates in Graham, meticulously curated their distinct sides of the room. Photos by Nina Glick

Sylvia DeSplinter’s ’29 Graham double went viral on TikTok. Photo by Nina Glick

In the modern college era, perfectly put-together dorm rooms can earn you virality on social media, as Sylvia DeSplinter ’29 found. The Orange County native posted a video to TikTok of her Graham double filled with girls ready to enjoy the hit TV series, Dancing With The Stars, which garnered over 10 thousand views in one week. DeSplinter shares the account with Ananya Mukherjee ’29, her randomly-assigned roommate turned close friend.  

Jasmine Vu ‘26 and Megan Baldemor ‘26 decorated their neighborhood unit Wormhole patriotically. Photo by Nina Glick