Locations
Our residences are located in the heart of the undergraduate housing districts in amazing college towns – providing students an integrated and authentic collegiate experience.
Built on the concept of “The Super Dorm,” Mansfield Hall utilizes the same centralized service delivery model in each location. Our residence halls include student housing, community spaces, study spaces, staff offices, and our own community dining areas, all in one place.
A question we are often asked is, “How did you pick your locations?” When evaluating our locations, we were looking for some common traits in each campus town.
First and foremost, we want our students to experience the true college experience, so we identified cities where the campus was the heartbeat of the community. Second, we wanted each location to be pedestrian-friendly, but also with a public transportation infrastructure to meet the needs of our students.
Third, we searched for college towns that provided a variety of colleges within close proximity that allow for open-enrollment (i.e. you can take classes before you are accepted). Thus, each location offers a large university, a private college, and a community college.
Finally, we searched for towns that had a reputation for progressive ideas and open minds about innovative services for people who learn differently, while providing students with a plethora of community and recreational opportunities. As you will experience, Eugene, Madison, and Burlington meet these requirements entirely.
Nevertheless, each town has its own unique flavor, feel, academic options, and specific reasons to call it home. Additionally, students who have successfully completed a residential year in one of our 3 locations can consider Connections (non-residential support in one of our 3 locations), as well as our Study Abroad option in Reading, UK.
Feeling overwhelmed in college- but not sure why? you’re not alone.
The key isn’t just “pushing through”, it’s learning to recognize what’s happening before you hit that wall, and having systems to reset.
That might look like:
• stepping outside for a walk
• box breathing between classes
• putting on a guided meditation
• reaching out to someone you trust
Small supports = big difference over time.
At Mansfield Hall, we help students build the awareness and tools to regulate, recharge, and navigate college in a way that actually works for them.
What’s one thing that helps you reset when you’re overwhelmed?
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Excellent week across the board!
People Ops team member Jo touched down in Madison, receiving a warm welcome with coffee and a trip to see the Capitol building. VP of Program Ops Hayley grounded herself and took in the beauty of the Statehouse. Pancakes were served, and Burlington student Nikhil took the stage to perform with his choir.
A great week to zoom out and back in- and reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for!
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College can be energizing… and draining.
If you’ve ever felt socially exhausted, you’re not alone.
Understanding your limits (and what helps you recharge) can make all the difference.
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Hangin` in there until spring weather kicks in!
This week at Mansfield Hall our Eugene, OR students did some rock climbing, Burlington, VT connections students took an outing to the bowling alley/arcade, while others took a trip to a local sugar house to learn about all things maple syrup. Students in Madison, WI continued their endeavors to learn about all things maintenance...and they make it look fun!
Happy Friday Friends- enjoy the weekend.
Mansfield Hall had the joy of hosting some professionals at our Madison, WI location recently, which included a student panel.
One of the questions asked was: What do you like about Mansfield Hall?
The answer: how inclusive it is.
No one gets to choose the brain they have, but we do get to choose the world we create. We choose to accept, celebrate, and work toward a world that’s more inclusive of every brain and the incredible things they can do.
Happy World Autism Awareness Day. We see you, and we celebrate you for all that you are and all that you can be!
❤️MH
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Sensory overload happens when your brain receives more sensory input than it can comfortably process.
Our nervous systems are constantly taking in information, but when there’s too much coming in (or it’s coming too fast) our systems can become overwhelmed.
We get it, and it can be managed with small, intentional supports like reducing input, creating predictable routines, and building in quiet recovery time.
