<p>My D has been assigned a triple in a low rise (suite) when she was hoping for a double in a traditional dorm (hall) in the center of campus where there is a collection of such dorms. The only reviews she sees online show that it's quiet and a little removed...she wanted social and in the middle of things. Of course, she'll be fine but she feels disappointed...anyone have experience living in a low rise (she's in 7) or even in a triple who can point out some positives that I can share with my D? </p>
<p>It’s college! So regardless of where her dorm is, the excitement of entering a new environment, being away from home, making new friends, etc. will override the fact that she was placed in an older dorm. Plenty of kids have lived in low rises and have enjoyed themselves. Just because it isn’t new, it doesn’t mean that she won’t have fun or won’t make friends. Lastly, if she’s worried about being “social,” all she has to do is interact with people – this could mean joining a club, sorority, group, or simply starting a conversation with the person who sits next to her in class. Goodluck to her!</p>
<p>Had a friend in a triple in lowrise 7, he loved it but I didn’t see how he could. It was so small, basically a double room with one bunked bed and another single bed. Honestly, if she doesn’t feel too good about it she should request a room change ASAP. My roommate waited until the last minute to do this and we both regretted it. If she wants to give it a try, she can still go about two weeks and if she still doesn’t feel comfortable then she can still request a room change. Although it’s usually a first come first served thing.</p>
<p>Hi! I’m a rising sophomore at cornell who lived in a traditional north campus dorm last year. The low rises have small rooms, but that doesn’t mean they are unsocial. I was lucky enough to befriend a few people who lived in a low rise building and from there met more of the people in there suite or unit until I had met roughly 30+ people. College and dorms are what you make of it, and although you should have friends in your dorm, that in no way means you can’t have friends in other dorms (in fact you should and you will!)</p>