<p>I have contacted my roommate on the possibility of splitting the cost of one of those microfridge things, and he told me that he already has a fridge that he will be bringing. I'd like to avoid any type of unnecessary confrontation/arguments over drinks and food (ya know), so I was planning on bringing my own fridge as well. Some questions though:</p>
<p>-Does Cornell allow more than one fridge per dorm room? I couldn't find anything on limits in the housing agreement.</p>
<p>-Do you think a fridge is even necessary for my room, given that I'll be living in Collegetown where food and drink will be readily available almost all of the time? </p>
<p>You are not going to be able to get fresh fruit in college town. What about milk? Are you going to run out every time you want a cup of coffee or have cereal in your room? My kid saved a lot of money by having breakfast in. She kept fruit, yogurt, milk and other drinks in her fridge. </p>
<p>Why wouldn’t you share a fridge with your roommate? Most roommates are pretty good about not eating other’s food. Assuming your roommate happens to be one of those not so considerate person, what would prevent him from taking things from your fridge? Talk to your roommate about sharing a fridge and maybe you can bring something else for the room. </p>
<p>Just set a rule with your roommate that you label your stuff with a sharpie (keep one by the fridge) and clean out things before they get gross, and you can probably share. </p>
<p>Ask your roommate if he’s ok to share his fridge or if he would prefer you bring your own (which would take up more space in your room if you do). Let him know you’re fine either way.
Maybe he’ll say something like “let’s share my fridge, can you bring a microwave?” or something like that.</p>
<p>I think, but am not 100% certain, that Cornell has a rule about microwaves. They allow the rental of this combined fridge & M/W unit, but there is some concern about the total amps. I don’t have all the details but recall reading it somewhere and thinking that the rental was the best way to go for those who want a fridge & M/W. The annual rental charge was about the same price as the purchase price of a fridge.</p>
<p>Agree with others that you should share with roommate.</p>
<p>Two mini fridges would likely trip the electric circuit in the room. Microwaves are prohibited from dorm rooms except for mini fridges and there is a limit on wattage. You guys should talk it out or you can choose to use the unit fridges which aren’t as secure because anyone can take your stuff if they want.</p>
<p>I was a freshman this past year and my roommate and I both had our own separate minifridges. My roommate took the bus to Target every other weekend and bought mainly fruits/veggies she needed to make her smoothies (she had a small blender). Unless your disciplined enough to go out and get groceries often, you’re probably better of just getting a micro fridge and splitting the price with her roommate. </p>
<p>In addition, I had a microwave that we both shared. Not sure if I was breaking any rules by having it, but I survived the entire year without any issues – but that’s obviously a risk you’d be taking haha. </p>
<p>I called Cornell housing a couple of weeks ago and was told that two fridges in the same dorm room was not allowed. My daughter needs her own due to severe food intolorences/allergies. </p>
<p>@JDeLo5 I’m a current junior and have never heard that. As long as you follow all the rules about refrigerators (e.g. unplug during winter break) and you and your roommate don’t start them up at the same time, there shouldn’t be a problem. Your daughter should definitely have her own.</p>
<p>As for microwaves, I agree with @Lelyke. Unless you rent a microfridge, you definitely don’t need a microwave (and that uses more power than a refrigerator anyway).</p>