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"You won't want to leave, seriously!" - PLE student evaluation For many students, PLE is a bit too far to commute every day. If that's your situation, come stay with us! We have the accommodations to meet your needs - a comfy bed to sleep in, delicious catered food, and plenty of friendly faces. Your bed is located in either the men's or women's dorm. There are 4 large rooms in each dorm with 4 bunk beds per room. The bathrooms in the dorms are completely new for 2008 and cleaned every day by our housekeeper. A lounge area in each dorm serves as a social center along with desktop computers that are connected to the internet. If you have a laptop computer, you can also take advantage of our wireless internet access.
The food is wonderful! All meals are provided by a local caterer and are served in our newly renovated, air-conditioned Dining Hall. You'll start every morning with a large continental breakfast (Monday - Friday, 7:30-8:30 am) and then pack a lunch for your day in the field (remember to bring a water bottle to carry a beverage for lunch!) The day is topped off with a delicious dinner from 5:30-6:30 pm. You are welcome to stay at PLE on the weekends, although many students who live locally go home to be with their families. However, meals are not provided from Friday dinner through Sunday dinner, so keep this in mind if you choose to stay the weekend. There are refrigerators available in which to store your food, and local grocery stores to help you stock up before the weekend.
When you're not in the field, in your spare time there are incredible recreational opportunities! There are canoes, kayaks, a volleyball court, and a horseshoe pit. In the Recreation Hall there is a fireplace, satellite television, a pool table, a foosball table, and ping-pong table. Nearby are beaches for swimming and sunning, and trails for hiking, biking, bird watching, and running. The entire site is also served by high-speed wireless internet. A vehicle is not necessary, but it is very convenient for driving to nearby grocery stores, banks, parks, beaches, restaurants and ice-cream stands. Parking at PLE is always freely available.
The PLE staff members are always friendly, ready, and willing to help you at any time. We hope you enjoy your time at PLE and we look forward to seeing you return for another summer of learning and fun! |
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