<p>Was wondering how strictly the dorms enforce the rules about “changing” the rooms. For example, could you put up a shelf or tv holder? </p>
<p>Also, what items have current students found to be the most vital/ least useful? Especially items that you didn’t orignally think or or that most people wouldn’t expect?</p>
<p>Just found out son is in Yosemite - Tower 5, 1st floor.</p>
<p>Some one told me I should get a water filter(main one nobody would think of). They said the water isn't all that good in the SLO dorms. Also I think i'm going to bring a nice computer chair. Gaming system...stereo...safe... But hey i havent stayed in the dorms soooooooooo...</p>
<p>I was in Yosemite in 2004-05 (It's a really long walk to campus, so on the plus side: good excercise ; on the negative side: dont forget anything you need for class)
Make sure you have:</p>
<p>a TV
a mini-refridgerator (storing all of what your lovely + dollars can buy)</p>
<p>usually one roomate brings the TV and the other the fridge</p>
<p>(as a cool trick if you bring a big TV stick inside one of the closets it makes an awesome entertainment system.)</p>
<p>My roomate brought an Xbox, and he wasted his life till 4 am on it and got on academic probation. Likewise a lot of nerds fail out of cal poly due to gaming addiction. </p>
<p>Of course you should bring a computer (laptop or desktop doesnt matter)
The chair idea is also a good one, but basic chairs are provided.
A dry erase board for messages is also nice. As for modifications, it depends on what you do, but I think its pretty loosely enofrced. The main thing they worry about is fire hazards (so dont have a halogen lamp; they busted me for that or play with matches or be in a room when others are playing with matches; they busted this friend of mine for that) Also dont do/get caught drinking/smoking marijuana in the dorms (penalties are looser for drinking) </p>
<p>Thats about all I remember from my dorm experience, oh and make sure to not lock yourself out of your dorm room or lose your key, lol that happened to me when I was in the shower, had to go to the front desk in a towel.</p>
<p>I wondered if sharing the tv and fridge would be problematic. ie. do those fridges hold enough for 2 people? How do you determine who gets to watch what they want? Is it possible to add a cable splitter so both can watch their own tvs? Is that even necessary? And where do you put a tv? Is there a shelf? Can you add a tv shelf? </p>
<p>Oh, I assume the floors are not carpeted? Good idea to bring a small rug?
Is there enough room for a trunk that can also serve as a place to sit?</p>
<p>Anyone figure out the "perfect" shower supplies system?</p>
<p>I know, these are silly questions, but I tend to like everything planned out ahead of time so we can just bring what we need with us.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>OP,</p>
<p>When I lived in SM the RA never came into my room. I'm pretty sure you can do whatever you want, just be smart about it.</p>
<p>aka,</p>
<p>You could use your desk or drawers for the tube. I brought a tiny rug for my wet shower tote.</p>