<p>Trapper</p>
<p>Why do you want to go to Wash U (knowing what you know)?</p>
<p>What proportion of Freshman are in old dorms vs. new dorms? I seem to remember on our tour that the guide said "By the time you're here there will only be new dorms".</p>
<p>oncampus - We all have our strengths and weaknesses. I have friends who could live in a cardboard box, but try to get them to try some interesting ethnic dish or a strange, new vegetable - no way! They want their steady diet of day after day burgers and pizza. I visited college classes where the discussion was more combative than collaberative. Maybe these people could have slept on a park bench, but their strength was not accepting that people could have opinions other than their own. I prefer a safe, quiet, clean, well-lit (including hallways), space (however small) that I can call my own. I would prefer to share the toilet and shower with 3 people instead of 50. Its not what I got, but it is what I prefer. I don't think that makes me closed minded or unworthy of admission to WashU. I think I am just challenged in the environment tolerance department.</p>
<p>Cressmom - guess I was also one of the 200 who talked to ResLife. Our understand was that they even told Student Health to not send over any more medical change requests as they were too inundated. The lady also said they still had 10 unplaced freshmen.</p>
<p>AlphaOmega</p>
<p>I believe traditional dorm floors typically house 50 kids (25 females & 25 males). Therefore you will share the bathroom with 25 females rather than 50 kids. Freshmen year goes by fast.</p>
<p>Nervous, when I called they said many seniors and juniors were returning to live on campus, I have no experience with that to know the reasons. I asked the same question about the class size and I didn’t have an answer yet.</p>
<p>Amazon, we heard the same as you did, we even were told that they will honor the choices of the new students, the worse scenario could be the third choice, and that didn’t happen, my D after explain in the space provided why she wanted be out of the traditional dorms, she was placed there.</p>
<p>AO, we didn’t send the health form yet, but we will even if they don’t care about it because if any problem arises, they are responsible for not taking action in those issues.</p>
<p>Missmolly, would you rather share the bathroom with 24 people instead of 3? If my D were comfortable with that, she would chose a state university going there for free. Freshman year doesn’t go fast when you are in a place you dislike or with the wrong people. Since the policy of no discrimination is in effect, if you roommate is a gay or lesbian student, you can’t ask to be placed elsewhere, but they promise you a higher lottery number for the following year. My S was lucky with his room assignment last year, but his friends had a hard time with a gay student that used to bring friends over all night long despite the complains of the other two boys. Some kids don’t want to compromise with their roommates and the living situation goes every day worse. I feel if there is a questionnaire about your choices and needs, they should follow it for the happiness of the student community and they do not forced student to live in an awkward situation for long nine months.</p>
<p>Cressmom - we sat down and met with Student Health in person, and were told a change would be 'no problem' (by that particular person we spoke to). Parents e-mailed a letter outlining what was discussed in that meeting and two physicians faxed letters on Monday. Got a call from Student Health on Monday saying that ResLife was too overwhelmed and they would not be sending them any more health related change requests. They also said that they can't request a student be changed from one building to another, just from a double to a single, triple to a double, etc. Not sure I believe that. We were wondering about the liability issue too. When they have all of that information in their possession, how can they choose to ignore it? Dad spoke to one of the physicians who sent a letter and they were stunned when they heard they were not making a change. Guess we'll just hope for the best!</p>
<p>I will say I think housing is the hardest job on any campus. The lady we spoke to said 95% of the students had requested modern housing.</p>
<p>Cressmom</p>
<p>Of course sharing a bathroom with 3 kids is better than 24 kids, but it looks like, to me, that Wash U's is unable to accomodate everyones particular wishes. As a mom, I have viewed and my son has experienced both types of dorms (modern and traditional). I prefer the modern dorms, but my S likes both types of dorms for different reason. Last school year, he was a Resident Advisor at a traditional dorm (he had no choice). This school year, the school offered him a RA position in a modern dorm and chose to stay in the same traditional dorm to work. I thought the decision was odd, but he said that he enjoys the traditional dorm's atmosphere. I can't argue with him because he knows what best for him. You are right that a year can drag-by when you are unhappy with your living conditions, but from my experience freshmen year went by very fast, as did sophomore and junior year. And my son's roommate freshmen year was far from perfect. I hope things work for you and your D.</p>
<p>95% kids request modern dorms–</p>
<p>BTW, Wash U plans to eliminate all of the older dorms in the next 2 years...They were suppose to tear down Beaumont/Lee summer 2008, but decided to remodel Park instead. Summer 2009 I believe 4 older dorms will be replaced with modern dorms...I wish they would stick to their original plans!</p>
<p>I made a mistake...Res Life had plans in place to tear down Lee/Beaumont this summer 2007, but instead Res Life is remodeling Park. Next summer- 2008 they plan to tear down 4 traditional dorms...replace with modern dorms.</p>
<p>ok so i plan on applying early decision to wash u and im really nervous. like i love this school and i really really want to go but i dont think i am going to get in with my act score. im applying early decision. any last minute tips for my application</p>
<p>What are your stats? Whatever they are, it helps to show Wash U a lot of love. Make sure you visit and contact them a lot.</p>