<p>Although she's somewhat disappointed at being in one of the bigger dorms,]]</p>
<p>I hesitate to mention this for fear of getting students hopes up, but after the two week room freeze you can ask to be moved at any time during the yr, subject to availability. </p>
<p>You need a valid reason. But as with everything at Smith, there are ways. ;)</p>
<p>Quite honestly, I don't see many valid reasons for moving freshman year. Moving is always a pain - and there's always sophomore year. Although some kids have real problems with their roommates/houses/location, most muddle through. Freshman year roommates are part of the college experience.</p>
<p>Quite honestly, I don't see many valid reasons for moving freshman year]]</p>
<p>I agree with you to a certain degree. But a student has a short 4 yrs of college and I believe every yr. should be as enjoyable as possible. I can think of numerous valid reasons a student should be allowed to change rooms. So does Smith, which is why they allow it in most instances. Why should a woman have to wait until their sophomore yr, thus loosing 25% of their college experience before not having to live with a roommate that is insufferable, insists on having company many evenings, thus sexiling their roommate, smokes illegal drugs, etc., etc.? I realize youre thinking smoking weed is illegal and should be reported, but thats not what a Smithie would do to another Smithie, regardless of how upset they may be. Im not of the opinion a student should have to muddle through' as you would say, when there are possible alternatives. And from a strictly monetary perspective, why should I or any parent pay Smith 45k a yr. for their daughter to be miserable or not feel welcomed or comfortable in their own room?
Having said that, I agree part of college is learning to live and get along with a vast assortment of personalities and cultures. </p>
<p>Every attempt should first be made to settle any differences that might arise. You cant change a room simply because your roommate likes country western music and your tastes run toward the classical end of the music spectrum.</p>
<p>Over protective father or someone who believes they should receive value for their tuition money? Im probably guilty of both. :)</p>
<p>Agreed, RLT. Some situations are indeed intolerable, but most seem to work themselves out. You don't have to be best friends with your roommate; you just have to share your space. Easier said than done, I know.</p>
<p>Hey, Im Gillett 5th floor as well:)</p>
<p>rsquared, I live in Haven-Wesley. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. I'm currently not at home but should have regular Internet access by Thursday.</p>
<p>[[You don't have to be best friends with your roommate; you just have to share your space.]]</p>
<p>Thats a great point. In many instances your roommate isnt going to be your best friend or share your interests. Learning to cohabitate and get along with another who might not be your favorite person is as important as academics to be successful in both your personal and professional life.</p>
<p>Ive heard stories of students or overprotective parents that requested a room change over some of the most minor, idiotic issues. You couldnt pay me enough to work in the housing office.</p>
<p>cool S.O.D.A! great. Are you a first year, transfer or ADA?</p>
<p>LL, Chapin is my favorite non-Green St. house. I hope you love it there. I've know several Smithies from Chapin. A good bunch.</p>
<p>So which houses on campus have dining rooms?</p>
<p>So which houses on campus have dining rooms]]</p>
<p>"So which houses on campus have dining rooms]]"</p>
<p>I did confirm with Dining Services that Northrop/Gillett will continue to be vegan/vegetarian, FYI.</p>
<p>I'm in Hubbard House. Is anyone else here on Green Street?</p>
<p>Just fyi, Hubbard isn't actually on Green Street, it's more sort of above Green Street. I would definitley call it more "Center Campus" than anything else. They have late breakfast at Hubbard, which is a godsend if you're a sleeper like me.</p>
<p>AAHHHH...late breakfast in your jammies on a cold, wintry morning in NoHo. What could be better than that?</p>
<p>S&P, that sounds more like Chapin. You turn into Hubbard right off of Green St., albeit the other end of the street from Tyler and Sage. Washburn is tucked in right behind it. Lawrence or Morris...I always get those two confused...is right across the big parking lot.</p>
<p>From the corner across from the gym, it's Tyler, Morris, Lawrence, Washburn, and Hubbard. I spend a lot of time in Lawrence and it took me a year to get there without getting sidetracked (meaning lost!), but I certainly have the location down now. :)</p>
<p>Hubbard is really conveniently located. It's a quick dash to the back door of Seelye Hall which houses a lot of classrooms, the big computer lab and the Jacobson Center. It's also really close to the libraries, science buildings and the gym. So even though it's off of Green Street, it is pretty close to the center campus buildings. The late breakfast runs until 11:00 and they are one of the "healthy options" houses. </p>
<p>I believe that Julia Childs was a Hubbardite.</p>
<p>Yes, Julia Child was a Hubbardite. And the "roll out of bed and into Seelye" option is frequently used.</p>
<p>But how can you say it's off of Green St.? It's one of five, at the other end of the street from Tyler.</p>
<p><em>shrug</em> okay, so I made a little geography mistake. I'm always on the Seelye side, so I guess I just don't think of it as "green street" the way I think of Tyler or the other houses.</p>