Official Countdown to Move In Day 2016 Thread

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Move In Day for several schools is fast approaching, and since today is Harry Potter’s birthday (the most notorious boarding school student in our history), I’ve made a thread for people to freak-out in.

Some people seem to be traveling to their first days in late August? I didn’t know schools even started that early! I don’t know about everyone else, but I have about 5 weeks left until I drive up to New Hampshire and so, so much to do to prepare! I have a summer job so I haven’t had the chance to sit down and think about it, but I’m sure the 38 days will disappear super fast.

I’ve chosen the snacks I’m bringing with me already-- wasabi peas, ginger snaps and some peppermint tea. I haven’t heard anything about which dorm I’ll be in, or if I’ll have a roommate so I haven’t gotten much stuff to decorate. Only basic things.

Well, ah, how about you guys?

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@junemaybees long time no talk!! how’s summer?
I don’t think I’ll be bringing any snacks with me when school starts… and DEFINITELY not wasabi peas–but you’ll have to share the peppermint tea with me :wink: .

I haven’t gotten anything about dorm stuff either but I read on past threads that for our school specifically, they came around august 11 last year.

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@Anonymousia yesssssss August 11th I am so ready

Wasabi peas are amazing, I don’t know what you’re talking about. XD I’m bringing possibly 5 pounds of peppermint, we’ll be set for the whole year.

Summer’s been fun, if only a little stressful because of summer shenanigans (of course I couldn’t just relax).

Also, 37 days left! I’m driving up with my brother, my parents and (possibly) my sister, if she’s not busy doing adult stuff.

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http://exeter.edu/documents/2016_Orientation_and_Registration_Schedule.pdf

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@2020person where did you find this? the most recent emails didnt include this just the basic scedule

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@Center I didn’t get an email either, but go to the website under “Current Students” and it should be under “Calendars/Schedules”

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@2020person thanks. they said housing assignments due mid August. have you heard anything?

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@Center nothing yet, but I’ve been checking ExeterConnect everyday
I’ll tell you when I find out

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@2020person we are checking too

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They’re out @Center

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@2020person yes and super unhappy. were they drinking when they made these decisions!

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@Center They put a lot of thought into these decisions, trying to create a diverse dorm. If you have any preconceived notions about dorms, let them go. You cannot form opinions on a dorm based off of childish, outdated stereotypes. I’m sure your son will enjoy his dorm, and it’s important that he enjoys it- that is the only opinion that has huge weight. If he doesn’t like it, he can switch out. It’s no big deal.

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@Center out of curiosity, what dorm is your son in? I have friends in all dorms and they all love it. I’m sure it’s a great dorm.

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I’m in Webster, heard anything about it? I heard they just renovated the whole place so it should be nice

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I got a double in Wheelwright…

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@riceboy222 Webster is a huge dorm, but it’s very nice and quiet. A lot of my music friends are in Webster.

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@Anonymousia if you’re entering as a prep, you have an 90% chance of getting a double, so that isn’t surprising. If you’re entering as a new lower, then it really depends on what dorm you’re in. I got a single, and so did the other new lower in my dorm, but I have friends in other dorms who had roommates as a lower.

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thanks. Do you know why it’s quiet? Are the people there really studious?

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@riceboy222 I’m not sure why. Just my opinion from having been in Webster to see teachers/friends in Webster. I’m sure you can ask a current resident though. Just shoot them an email.

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@AMS0203 thanks! Are you still at exeter, or have you graduated?