@thismyusername I forget which had this rule but I remember when I was accepted at Purdue, staying in the dorms was optional because there was a dorm shortage.
You need an option for the college students on the five to six year plan. You know, for the students of Arizona State, West Virginia, Duke, and other party schools.
All Four Years. Went to a small college which heavily discouraged living off-campus (for "traditional" students). With only about 1000 full time students they pulled it off pretty well.
@marvelljones me too. But with a campus that was small why would I want to leave campus ? Literally woke up 2 minutes before a class and still made it there before my name was called. But I guess that's the big school/small school dynamic
@jaremelz There was a really weird guy that got kicked out of school when I was in college. For a few months after he got kicked out, he lived in the library and ate the free crackers and ketchup packets from the cafeteria. He stayed because he didn't want his parents to find out he wasn't in school. Damn that was strange.
on my 3rd and final attempt at college, I went to a Tech school 3hrs from home. the good part is it was only 20 minutes from the bigger school where all my HS friends were.. the bad part is it was only 20 minutes from the bigger school where all my HS friends were.. Yeah... I didn't attend too many classes the 2 quarters I was there.... The Dorm started the Fall as a Triple. about 2 weeks into the Quarter, One Roomie got REALLY sick. Sudden Onset/flare up of a BAD case of Chrohns. Dropped out, moved home. so, down to a double. they never gave us a replacement roomie either. probably 3/4 of the way through winter qtr, i went ahead and dropped out(like i said, wasn't going to class anyway), and moved home. so the other guy, who started the year with 2 roommates(ie: the cheapest dorm arrangement ) ended up finishing the year in the same room as a Single, with 2 extra beds, desks, and wardrobes(the cabinet, not our clothes)
At West Chester University (near Philadelphia, PA) Summer Sessions = Free Room & Board in the Dorms!! Loved the Summer Sessions; a lot less people and much more laid back than regular (Fall/Spring) sessions.
I had a friend how's parents moved out of state before out freshman year, so he had to get an apartment to keep in state tuition. He found a studio apartment that someone else was renting and paid them $100 a month to use the address so he could live in the dorms.
Lived in the dorm freshman and sophomore year. LOVED it. Great opportunity to meet a bunch of people, and a number of them are still close friends of mine today (19-20 years and 2000 miles later). I definitely recommend it.
Living off campus junior and senior year was awesome, too.
Lived in a dorm for 4 years. It was great. Small college, and everyone was encouraged (but not required) to live on campus.
The dorm I lived in was 38 rooms that housed 40 people (Two doubles, rest single rooms) and 100% co-ed. Meaning 1 bathroom per floor and both genders on each floor.
They force you in the dorms year one, a total money making scam.
@thismyusername maybe your university. It's been optional everywhere I'm familiar with
@thismyusername I had this experience, too. No choice the first year - everyone lived in the dorms.
@thismyusername I forget which had this rule but I remember when I was accepted at Purdue, staying in the dorms was optional because there was a dorm shortage.
@thismyusername Not if you get Mono!
"Yes, for all four years"
I'm in one right now!
Same bed of same room of same dorm all 4 years.
Freshman year only, then 2 in the frat house, and off campus as a senior.
1 year and I lucked out and got a dorm with AC. the other years I lived on my own and commuted
You're required as a freshman at psu. Sophomore year was an RA, jr and sr. Off campus apartment to relax.
@jml326 Right, @ PSU Main Campus. No on-campus living available during my Freshman year at PSU W-B (satellite campus).
Off campus all four years,which was perfect since I'm an antisocial asshole.
You need an option for the college students on the five to six year plan. You know, for the students of Arizona State, West Virginia, Duke, and other party schools.
All Four Years. Went to a small college which heavily discouraged living off-campus (for "traditional" students). With only about 1000 full time students they pulled it off pretty well.
@marvelljones me too. But with a campus that was small why would I want to leave campus ? Literally woke up 2 minutes before a class and still made it there before my name was called. But I guess that's the big school/small school dynamic
I had a dorm room but stayed there like 3 weeks before moving in with my cousin.
I never really lived until I left the dorm room.
Super seniors stick around for 5 years ya dum dums
@wademcintyre My older brother is a musical genius and he attended a University with a School of Music
for five years due to some technicality;
He is successful and brilliant with a great job!
Haven't gotten to college yet meh. More options for younger people please :'(
I did, until they finally found me. Wasn't ever a student, though.
@jaremelz There was a really weird guy that got kicked out of school when I was in college. For a few months after he got kicked out, he lived in the library and ate the free crackers and ketchup packets from the cafeteria. He stayed because he didn't want his parents to find out he wasn't in school. Damn that was strange.
@djslack That's freaky!
@djslack Gotta give points for creativity? Haha
@jaremelz
wonder if her tried to audit the classes for free. He could at least say he tried.
Didn't go to public school after fourth grade or college due to health issues. I do have my high school diploma, though.
on my 3rd and final attempt at college, I went to a Tech school 3hrs from home.
the good part is it was only 20 minutes from the bigger school where all my HS friends were..
the bad part is it was only 20 minutes from the bigger school where all my HS friends were..
Yeah... I didn't attend too many classes the 2 quarters I was there....
The Dorm started the Fall as a Triple. about 2 weeks into the Quarter, One Roomie got REALLY sick. Sudden Onset/flare up of a BAD case of Chrohns. Dropped out, moved home.
so, down to a double. they never gave us a replacement roomie either.
probably 3/4 of the way through winter qtr, i went ahead and dropped out(like i said, wasn't going to class anyway), and moved home.
so the other guy, who started the year with 2 roommates(ie: the cheapest dorm arrangement ) ended up finishing the year in the same room as a Single, with 2 extra beds, desks, and wardrobes(the cabinet, not our clothes)
Air Force after HS. So pretty much the same thing with fewer wild blow outs but more serious drinking.
At West Chester University (near Philadelphia, PA) Summer Sessions = Free Room & Board in the Dorms!! Loved the Summer Sessions; a lot less people and much more laid back than regular (Fall/Spring) sessions.
I had a friend how's parents moved out of state before out freshman year, so he had to get an apartment to keep in state tuition. He found a studio apartment that someone else was renting and paid them $100 a month to use the address so he could live in the dorms.
Lived in the dorm freshman and sophomore year. LOVED it. Great opportunity to meet a bunch of people, and a number of them are still close friends of mine today (19-20 years and 2000 miles later). I definitely recommend it.
Living off campus junior and senior year was awesome, too.
Not officially. Illegitimately, yes.
Lived in a dorm for 4 years. It was great. Small college, and everyone was encouraged (but not required) to live on campus.
The dorm I lived in was 38 rooms that housed 40 people (Two doubles, rest single rooms) and 100% co-ed. Meaning 1 bathroom per floor and both genders on each floor.
(I met my wife there too)