In this episode of The Best Four Podcast, host Laura sits down with Ashton, a senior at Arizona State University majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Originally from Allen, Texas, Ashton dives into her experience navigating ASU’s multiple campuses, making big housing decisions, and learning how to advocate for herself along the way.

From switching majors just to live on the Tempe campus to dealing with a toxic roommate situation and finding her people in the Greek Leadership Village (GLV), Ashton shares it all.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why she changed her major just to move to a different ASU campus and how it paid off
• Pros and cons of dorms like Manzanita, Palo Verde, San Pablo and Best Hall
• What to do if you’re in a tough roommate situation and why speaking up matters
• What living in the GLV is really like (including sharing a bathroom with 15+ girls)
• Why she chose a house over an apartment and what students often overlook when picking housing
• Whether or not you need a car in Tempe
• Advice to other out-of-state students attending ASU

This episode is brought to you by Rambler Tempe.

Rambler Tempe (https://ramblertempe.com) is a student apartment just steps away from ASU. With options ranging from studios to 4-bedroom apartments, there’s a layout for every lifestyle. Thoughtfully designed with ASU students in mind, Rambler offers curated interiors and elevated amenities—including two pool decks, cold plunges, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a dedicated study lounge, an on-site coffee shop and more. Rambler also gives larger groups the option to lease nearby units on the same floor and create their own neighborhood, making it easy to live just steps from all of your best friends while still enjoying the comfort of your own apartment. Use the code BESTFOUR at ramblertempe.com to waive your application fee when you sign a lease (a $50 value).

In this episode of The Best Four Podcast, host Laura sits down with Alli, a junior at Arizona State University and president of her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. A Scottsdale native, Alli shares what it’s like to stay close to home for college, and how her housing experience shaped her college journey.

From navigating ASU’s housing portal as a business student to living in the social hub of Hassayampa (Hassay) her freshman year, Alli offers a detailed look at dorm life, Greek housing in the unique GLV setup, and her transition to apartment living at The Carmin. She also opens up about roommate matching, budgeting tips, and what she wishes she’d known earlier.

In this episode, we cover:

• What to expect from the ASU dorm selection process (and why it’s confusing)
• The pros and cons of where she’s lived: Hassay, the Greek Leadership Village (GLV) and The Carmin
• What Alli learned from dealing with dorm maintenance issues and navigating move-in stress
• Which neighborhoods ASU students typically live (Apache vs Mill)
• How she chose her apartment off-campus and why she’s heading back to the GLV her senior year
• Advice for incoming freshmen on getting involved, managing money, and finding the right roommates

This episode is brought to you by Rambler Tempe.

Rambler Tempe (https://ramblertempe.com) is a student apartment just steps away from ASU. With options ranging from studios to 4-bedroom apartments, there’s a layout for every lifestyle. Thoughtfully designed with ASU students in mind, Rambler offers curated interiors and elevated amenities—including two pool decks, cold plunges, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a dedicated study lounge, an on-site coffee shop and more. Rambler also gives larger groups the option to lease nearby units on the same floor and create their own neighborhood, making it easy to live just steps from all of your best friends while still enjoying the comfort of your own apartment. Use the code BESTFOUR at ramblertempe.com to waive your application fee when you sign a lease (a $50 value).

In the final episode of The Best Four Season 2, Laura sits down with Cat, an Ohio State senior and Columbus native, to discuss her journey navigating housing at Ohio State. From living in Blackburn House as a freshman in the Business Scholars program to moving into Scott House as a sophomore, and eventually into an off-campus apartment, Cat shares valuable insights on dorm life, the highly competitive lottery system, and her reasons for choosing to live off-campus. She also dives into the culture differences between North and South Campus, the pros and cons of scholars programs, and how to balance college life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Navigating the dorm lottery: how to get the best dorms at Ohio State
• The perks of joining Ohio State Scholars Programs
• Blackburn House, Scott House, and life in a North Campus apartment
• Why Cat chose to live in an off-campus apartment and her tips for securing one
• The competitive housing scene at Ohio State

Explore more episodes and continue the conversation on our website: https://thebestfourpod.com

This episode is brought to you by Rambler Columbus.

Rambler Columbus (https://ramblercolumbus.com/) is a student apartment located in North Campus near The Ohio State University. With options ranging from studios to 6-bedroom apartments, there’s something for everyone. With curated interiors and amenities including a heated rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, a dedicated study floor and more, you don’t want to miss this. Use the code BESTFOUR at RamblerColumbus.com to waive your application fee when you sign a lease (a $50 value).