<p>Im an incoming junior and Im in the process of applying for housing. I know I may come off as anti social, Id just rather have a place of my own to study and leave the door open for company or go out when Im not. I am contemplating Reed or Collins. If I sign up for the living and learning group at Collins would I be more likely to get a single?</p>
<p>Because singles cost more than doubles or triples, singles are actually fairly easy to get in all the dorms. My son got a single his freshman year–and they started putting those who couldn’t get doubles into singles at no extra charge about 2 to 3 weeks into the first semester (many of these people were originally housing in meeting areas or conference rooms until the housing was all sorted out). </p>
<p>P.S. There are many advantages to having a single. Privacy is one, but also not worrying about compatibility in things like TV shows, habits of friends, common taste in music, or worrying about your dorm-mate needing to stay up until 3 AM to cram at the last minute for a test (or coming in from a party at that time). Also, you can add nice individual touches to each room. In my son’s case that meant pictures on the walls, and things like ergonomic computer stands on the desk (for the keyboard and mouse).</p>
<p>One disadvantage about a single–many are located near the entry doors to the hall–and for some reason, anyone that forgets their key when they go out figures that it is their God-given right to pound on that door until the person in the single room gets up and opens it–even if the pounding takes place at 2 or 3 in the morning. My son originally opened the door (for the first week or so)–but then realized that only by refusing to do so would people eventually realize that they had to take responsibility for taking their keys with them. So, he started sleeping with his headphones on to kill the noise from the pounding. (Note: Students are charged after the first time they forget their key–so refusing to answer the door meant that eventually these people would remember–or else start getting charged for their forgetfulness.)</p>
<p>katru11, For a single, look into residence scholars (Ashton Johnston). It is single rooms, very inexpensive (less than $3,000 this year) and large (10’ X13’) compared to other singles, and has a great location at 10th and Sunrise, with lots of parking across tenth street with the D-5 permit. As of last week, there were still about 20 of these singles left unassigned for males. Getting in requires an essay, so if you are interested, you should apply very soon.
[IU-RPS</a> - Residence Scholars Community](<a href=“http://www.rps.indiana.edu/llpscholars.cfml?aud=fut]IU-RPS”>http://www.rps.indiana.edu/llpscholars.cfml?aud=fut)</p>
<p>bthomp, son filled out application for residence scholars and submitted today… any idea how long it takes to hear if you were able to secure a space? hoping to reduce oos costs, has iu distinction at 9K/year and hoping for something from honors college…did get direct admit to chemistry but a reduced board rate would really help.</p>
<p>oh and one other question…saw ashton had a/c but couldnt find anything about bathrooms… i assume it is community bathrooms?</p>
<p>I don’t know how long the approval takes. Restrooms and showers are community. He shouldn’t have trouble getting a room this early.</p>
<p>Calcruzer- Thanks for all the info. Those are a few of the reasons Im adamant about getting a single. I just hope people dont think that Im unfriendly or anti social… Ill also have to remember to pack a pair of ear plugs…Thanks for the heads up!
Bthomp1-Thank you and Ill definitely look into those.</p>