Anyone else think "22 hours of silence" is horrible?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>I definetely understand that people want it quieter around here to study. Even I appreciate that it's more of a studious atmosphere sometimes. But, the amount of quiet that they're asking for is more than usual, and it's all day. I mean technically, you can get written up if you're making any noise that can be heard outside your closed door...and these doors don't do much to block noise, lol. I mean obviously if you're going to be obnoxiously loud or inconsiderate, you should get written up, but if you were that loud you would probably get written up during regular quiet hours. I just think the 22 hours policy is a little too intense, between the amount of time you're supposed to be quiet for, the degree of silence that they're asking for, and the fact that they can write you up on the spot without any warning.</p>

<p>For those of you without much enforcement, I envy you...lol. My RA is pretty intense on enforcing it so far.</p>

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<p>You were given 9 weeks to be under the range of noise moderation. Can you not allow one week of staying quiet for people who study?</p>

<p>How would you feel if people had early finals, finished them, and made lots of noise while you're trying to study for the final onyou have on Friday?</p>

<p>Just because you don't have finals, or don't feel like study doesn't mean you do not have to be considerate to others who want to study.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I feel bad for you getting written up, but the silence is actually very much needed.</p>

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<p>fiddledd: I was referring mainly to extremely loud music. Otherwise, we aren't that quiet, but it's still pretty reasonable.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I suppose it makes sense. I definetely agree that there should be some sort of modified quiet hours during this time. But it's just annoying when you have to worry about even having a conversation with people in your room for fear of being in violation...lol. Being inconsiderate when making noise (loud music, parties, etc.) is one thing, but I just think they should be a little more lenient on normal, everyday noise. But I guess that really comes down to a judgement call for the RA's, so I suppose this is the only fair way they can go about it.</p>

<p>However, despite its necessity, I still says it sucks :)</p>

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<p>mercinator,</p>

<p>Unless you're talking through a megaphone, you should be fine.</p>

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<p>Haha, it isn't really "silence"--more like don't disturb others with loud noise. Talking shouldn't be a problem...</p>

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<p>Where do you guys live??? That's definetely not the policy I'm seeing our building.</p>

<p>Our RA doesn't let us talk in the hallways unless we're practically whispering...maybe he's just really intense :/</p>

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<p>you can easily hear people talking in the hallways at normal volume from the rooms directly surrounding the talkers. its not so easy hearing people talking in other rooms.</p>

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<p>well have your extended conversations in a room instead then...:D</p>