<p>I’m a little perplexed by Beliavsky’s objection to “luxuries [in housing] that distract students from studying.” In a different thread, he spoke approvingly of parents who would drive to campus to do the student’s laundry, replenish any necessary toiletries, straighten / clean the room, or so forth.</p>
<p>What’s more “luxurious”? A pretty, sunny, well-lit laundry room with up-to-date washers and dryers and plenty of surface for you to do your own folding, ironing, etc. (versus the typical dank laundry rooms of most dorms) – or having your parents spirit away your laundry and magically do it for you?</p>