Great Smith Video

<p>Thanks TD...makes lots of sense to me. D is still working out areas of campus she might be interested in, and particular houses. Although, I do not believe she will have the option of choosing particular houses, isn't that correct; just particular areas she might be interested in? Elm and Green Street seem to be at top of list right now, we'll see.</p>

<p>As you know, she will have the opportunity to experience Green St. first hand. I believe the room in question can easily accommodate <em>two</em> sleeping bags if she's traveling with her friend. </p>

<p>I do know of at least one case where a student requested a specific house and it was granted; I've heard of another case but don't know of it as first-handish. In both cases the reasons for the request, if not brilliant or compelling, were sufficiently novel, and in neither case do I think the same reason would work again.</p>

<p>Oh yeah, I forgot the size of the room. Two has potential BTW, her friend is very seriously considering Smith and would be a great addition.</p>

<p>I indicated on my housing form (by starring them, I think) that I'd prefer one of two houses in a specific section of campus, and it worked. I know of a few other people who also made preferences in this manner. I didn't give a reason for my choice, though.</p>

<p>Borgin...Will she be receiving the housing forms during the summer? Also, interesting that you got your pick, that's a good thing!</p>

<p>I got mine around the beginning of May, I think. All accepted students will receive them at the same time, and it comes with a bunch of other forms, too.</p>

<p>{{I do know of at least one case where a student requested a specific house and it was granted;}}}</p>

<p>My daughter requested a particular house and explained why in a handwritten note. It worked.</p>

<p>So do they just list the houses on the form, or is there some description about each house. I know that they're on the website and we have seen and read about each of them, but some inside scoop would be great!</p>

<p>If I recall correctly, the form itself had areas of campus with the relevant houses listed under each. There might have been a seperate sheet included in the packet that had number of rooms in each house, handicapped accessibility, etc., but nothing in the way of house traditions as the website has.</p>

<p>ETA: I just checked my house's page for the first time in awhile. There are floor plans now? Weird.</p>

<p>her friend who is interested would be a great addition to the class of 2010.}}}}</p>

<p>Has she applied?</p>

<p>Oops, just noticed that my post #21 is wrong :(</p>

<p>My D is interested in either Elm st. or quad houses (I mentioned Green St. by accident). However, she really knows little about these, and will see them first hand while she visits with her friend.</p>

<p>RLT...Yes she has because of the deadline dates. She and her mom (and my D) are going for a visit in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, she applied but never went to see the place. (don't ask...has something to do with family issues) I offered earlier, but now her mom will take her to see the campus. She would be very happy there, I think.</p>

<p>{{{BJM, I'd be surprised if they honor pairs requests.}}}</p>

<p>Rooming with a best friend probably isn’t the best idea. It can be a great way to lose a friend. It happened to me, although we patched up our differences and are friends to this day. Having said that, after 1st semester you can pick your roommate (if you can get a double, which shouldn’t be hard) during the lottery or move houses. And the lottery isn’t as much of a lottery as it sounds. Everyone in the house, more or less, knows who wants which room and honors their choice as best they can. It’s almost predetermined who will live where in many instances. Obviously, if two people want the same room the luck of the draw comes into play.</p>

<p>I would be very surprised if Randy wouldn’t consider your request to at least be in the same house. In my daughter’s house, many friends/acquaintances from the same high school lived in the same house in their 1st year. . And as I said, after the 1st semester the girls could finagle the same house anyway. Why not let them be in the same house from day one? That would be my argument to Randy.</p>

<p>A very cursory chart of the houses, grouped by area, noting which were open to Ada's or other special groups, the number of singles, number of doubles, which had dining rooms, etc., was what we got.</p>

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<p>RLT...I agree. I think my D realizes that living in the same room may not be a good idea, but the thought of being in the same house with her friend is very welcoming. They have been dancing together for ten years and have grown quite close. We'll see what happens, as this is far from the most important decision she has to make.</p>