<p>What type of desk chair do they provide in the rooms?
Is there a need to bring a desk chair on wheels?
What type of lighting do you suggest we bring?
What do you recommend as extra seating for "guests"?</p>
<p>Thanks. I'm sure I'll come up with more questions as the date approaches.</p>
<p>Well, the rooms aren't that big! I wouldn't bring extra furniture. My S seemed fine with what was there; remember, you're moving with horrendous parking conditions and up an elevator.</p>
<p>a comfortable desk chair made out of wood and cushion.</p>
<p>no</p>
<p>whatever floats your boat, it doesn't matter</p>
<p>camper chairs, beanbags, your bed.</p>
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<p>how big are the closets? and is there enough space under the beds (without using a bed lifter) to "store" random things?</p>
<p>decent sized that could fit about 40 shirts, a few coats and jackets.</p>
<p>and yes, i did not have bed risers and still had enough room to store the entire library of 70-100 DVD submissions I received for my film festival.</p>
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CU Student Council - CC Class of 2008
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<p>CU National Film Festival
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<p>i have two different freshman housing option, Hartley or John Jay. What would you guys reccomend? I'm more on the quiet side but I do want to meet new people and make friends. And which has better rooms?</p>
<p>Thanks all for your responses. Another question - do the beds have headboards where you can use the clip on lights to read in bed? Oh yes, and another - where is the best place to put the tv in a JJ single? Is a tv stand necessary? Thanks again.</p>
<p>I don't believe there is a bedboard for clipping a light. S didn't have a TV, which I kind've mandated because i didn't want him watching alone. I figured that's what the floor lounge was for, which made him more social. I was concerned because of the single, though in retrospect it turned out not to be an issue at all.</p>
<p>But regardless, some rich kid on the floor bought them a humongous screen TV for their lounge, so it was the place to watch stuff.</p>
<p>Thanks garland, but is there anybody who did have a tv set in their room? If so, where did you keep it.</p>
<p>are comforters needed?....or will the rooms be to warm?</p>
<p>ColumbiaMom-- Plenty of people will have TVs in their rooms. It is convenient to not have to fight with other people over what channel to watch. There will most likely be some sort of large ledge, which was perfect for my 19"/20" TV. I would avoid a TV stand, because it wastes floor space.</p>
<p>Re: the chair, the Columbia standard issue chairs are horrible. I threw mine out into the hallway and bought a nice chair that would last me 4 years. Don't bring extra chairs, as floor space is limited -- guests can sit on the bed or the floor!</p>
<p>Smithk--the heat has essentially one level... very hot. Unless it was extremely cold outside, I left the unit off. You don't need the $300 comforter (which will get dirty in a college dorm, anyway), but a reasonable one is essential.</p>
<p>should i buy lots of lamps or is the room well lit, Columbia2002?</p>
<p>im bringing portable shelves... should i bring any shelves? does carman have mirrors in the rooms?</p>
<p>Wow, when you guys think move-in, you think <i>move-in!</i>
Honestly, just bring the bare essentials, and then see if you (or your child) will need something else -- I'm sure he/she will let you know if funds for such things ever become necessary. In the meanwhile, just make sure not to forget your bedsheets or toothbrush!! </p>
<p>Ah, and I believe there will be busses from the gates of the school going back and forth from Bed, Bath & Beyond on the first day of move-in, or something like that. They deliver to your dorm for free and give you a little discount too.</p>
<p>Columbia 2002, I hate to keep beating a dead horse, but what type of a chair did you get? Also, does the school allow you to remove the existing chair from your room?</p>
<p>Parking cars, it's a relief to know that there will be transportation to BB&B. I just know we're gonna forget something.</p>
<p>smithk--I'm not sure what building you're in, but the most you can really expect is one mediocre overhead light. Since a dorm room isn't that big, the overhead light does a decent job of keeping the place lit. A desk light is a pretty good idea, since more light for writing is probably best on the eyes. Lots of people will also buy a lighting unit (such as the pole with three different rotating bulbs), but it isn't really critical.</p>
<p>Laloopie--I'm not sure what a portable shelf is (is it something that mounts onto the wall, or something that will waste your floorspace)? I found there to be enough shelf space (I probably had like 15 feet of shelving), but I didn't bring my whole collection of novels from home. I guess you could bring this stuff and send it home if you don't need it.</p>
<p>Parkingcars/ColumbiaMom--BB&B will still be a 2-3 hour project, so it is best to not rely on it and be as prepared as possible. There are hardware stores in the area in case you forget lightbulbs for your lamp.</p>
<p>ColumbiaMom--The chairs could very well have been "upgraded," but I had a grungy metal thing all of my years. It is one of those stackable chairs that is solid metal...something you'd find at a convalescent home. People just put their chairs in the floor lounges and put them back into the rooms at the end of the year. I don't know anyone that's had a problem.</p>
<p>there is just a matress, right? no box spring or anything...</p>
<p>Yes, just a mattress (if you call it that). Each of my Columbia mattresses felt like a cinder block. Unless you like sleeping on that sort of thing, you should invest in one of those cheap egg crate foam paddings or something similar. I found the bed to be comfortable enough with one of those on top of the mattress.</p>