Many international students live in Mcmanus and many meetings are hosted here. Even though it is old and only has basic interior, it does come with furniture.

It is old and creepy but it does the job and it is improving

I currently live in a twin studio in McManus. This means that two of us each have our own private large bedroom with a table and share a common kitchen and bathroom. We do not have a living room.

Pros:
- Close to campus.
- All utilities included plus free laundry and a small gym.
- Great for meeting new people as there are so many Kellogg students in McManus.
- The lease is only active during the school year so there is no risk of paying double rent in the summer. Plus you are able to store your items over the summer in McManus storage.
- Maintenance is very helpful and responsive.
- The individual bedrooms are very large (though I can only speak for the twin studio version)
- The graduate resident assistants and general manager (Matt) are super friendly and create a homey feeling!

Cons:
- An older feel to the entire place as it is 50+ years old.
- The walls and doors are not overly soundproof which is particularly apparent in a twin studio.

Overall I'm really happy with McManus and will almost certainly stay here again next year!

Somewhat okay but there is no kitchen ventilation, thus lots of fire alarm which makes me crazy.

Good accommodation

McManus is really old and can use some renovation within the room.

Room is too dark, carpet too old, furnitures too old, lack of dishwasher, etc.

Convenient but very old. Also not safe in the ground floor

Its easier to settle down if you are an international because you dont need to arrange for basic stuff.

Perhaps the most convenient option for Kellogg students, especially if you are international: fast and transparent approval process, all documents could be signed online, no need to purchase furniture, etc.

McManus is very well located, and offers a good value for the price (there are cheaper options in Evanston, but you'll often have to settle for less convenient locations). A huge number of Kellogg students live there, which helps if you care for the social life, plus a lot of team meetings, etc. happen there.

The apartments (at least, 1-bedroom ones) are quite spacious, but could use an update in terms of carpets/furniture/etc. That being said, it's still acceptable, considering the price and convenience factor. The management of the building is great (esp. Matthew) and very helpful. The amenities are limited, but you still have a small gym, a common area to hang out at, printing rooms, etc.

Overall, McManus is a worthwhile option to consider.

Pros:

- Amazing location
- Comfortable for group works and school interaction
- Kind of cheap (depends on the situation)
- Convenient rental process if you are international

Cons:

- Building is old
- The style and decoration makes it look creepy and depressing (personal opinion)
- Bad kitchen ventilation so corridors hold strong smells