The New York Times found some of the most 'loathed' college dorms in the country - here's what they look like

These residence halls stand in stark contrast to many of the opulent living situations colleges now use to lure students on campus.

"Built in the middle of the last century or even earlier, they have survived to shock and dismay new freshmen with their cinder block aesthetic and dingy common rooms," Times reporter Vivian Yee writes. "Air-conditioning is a distant luxury. Bathrooms are nasty, crowded and few."

The Times article shines a light on some of the most "loathed" dorms around the country. Here's what it's like to live in a few of the worst: