<p>Thanks for the response. It definitely sounds like something to consider.</p>
<p>Another question if you will: Even though it seems as though Colby students seem to be very accepting and would not judge Chem-Free students, do Chem-Free students and the rest of the students interact much socially, or are the inherent differences in their philosophies a hindrance to full interaction between the groups?</p>
<p>And thank you again for starting this thread. It is extremely helpful.</p>
<p>Chem-free students and non-chem free do socialize. My S is in chem-free and most of his friends are from chem-free dorms but he also has a number not in chem-free. Joining clubs is a great way to meet other students. I can’t emphasize enough that there is no stigma whatsoever for chem-free students. Colby has a wonderful “live and let live” philosophy.</p>
<p>Alright, thanks for the response again. I think I have a much clearer picture now than I had before.</p>
<p>thinker88 - You may also have the opportunity to switch from a chem-free to a non-chem free dorm once you’re there, assuming there’s availability. I know one of S’ friend started off in a regular dorm, and decided to switch to chem-free after a few days. She was fortunate that there was a room available.</p>
<p>I would personally avoid living in Trewge at all costs, its by far the “dumpiest” dorm on campus, and in sore need of renovation. Still, when compared to a lot of other schools, Colby does have nice dorms (Trewge included).</p>
<p>My S said the exact same thing as WhiteMule. Treworgy is a quiet dorm along with Anthony which is quite nice, I heard.</p>
<p>Any recommendations for cell phone service in Waterville? Best service? any carriers that just don’t work?</p>
<p>S has US Cellular (we’re from New England) and works very well. Verizon works well, too. Since the students/friends are from all over the country, I switched to a national plan with more minutes since they tend to call each other quite a bit (getting together for meals, etc - those one-minute calls add up in a hurry), not to mention also calling home and HS friends scattered all over.</p>
<p>Probably best to call your current cell service company and ask how well their coverage is in Waterville, ME. </p>
<p>Here’s a link to an older discussion. Things may have changed since then.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colby-college/182762-cell-phone-colby.html?highlight=cell[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colby-college/182762-cell-phone-colby.html?highlight=cell</a></p>
<p>mountains, you continue to be the source of great help! Hey–do you (or anybody else!) know when info comes out for freshmen? like roommate questionnaires, course sign-ups, and the all-important COOT?! High school classes ended friday, and now D is getting restless!:)</p>
<p>Housing forms are already up. See the facebook group for the link. I think that COOT sign up starts tomorrow?</p>
<p>I knew it was in June last year for the housing but I can’t remember the exact date. One thing to remember - watch out when they open up COOT; it’s definitely on a first come, first served basis. Signing up as soon as possible will help you get your first choice. I do recall that they sent an email to S when the housing, COOT, class selection were available. On class selection, it’s not on a first come, first served basis at all. Just make sure you submit your course selections within the deadline set by the college. S got all the classes he wanted. Colby will also send out the name of the student’s advisor before course selection. S didn’t really discuss his choices with his advisor but he met with his advisor a number of times as a frosh.</p>
<p>Okay, so everybody’s gotten the email by now, right? The one that says they’re gonna send something out on June 8th–and asks you to please stop signing up for things through the Facebook link 'cause the site isn’t actually “live” yet! 
I think this is so funny–don’t you feel sorry for all of the colleges? now they have to deal with facebook and CC rumors on top of everything else!</p>
<p>cadence - Once the FB page is “live,” it’s really a helpful place - well, it was last year anyway.</p>
<p>On the Colby housing page it says that Colby provides a “study desk.” Does this desk include any kind of storage? I ask because some desks have places above the writing surface for books/other things whereas other desks are just the basic “flat surface with four legs” desks.</p>
<p>The study desk has a drawer in front, and three on the side. S said he can store a lot in the drawers.</p>
<p>Sounds good. Thanks again for helping!</p>
<p>Any particular recommendations for wintertime boots? General purpose light hiking boots or something more substantial for walking around campus? Thanks for the advice!</p>
<p>Any particular recommendations for wintertime boots? General purpose light hiking boots or something more substantial for walking around campus? Thanks for help!</p>
<p>General light hiking boots in the winter should work walking around campus during winter. We’re from New England so my S is so used to wearing low-cut hikers/trail shoes in the winter.</p>
<p>are you guys able sign up for coot</p>