<p>I just received my Duke packet today and I was a little surprised by the housing rates. Though I knew that a single room would be more expensive than a double or triple room, I didnt expect it to be more than $1000 more. So my question is, is it worth it to sign up for a double room and pay less or to get a single room and have added comfort and security?</p>
<p>If you feel that you would be happier and more comfortable in a single, I would recommend spending the extra money unless it's a burden.</p>
<p>are triple rooms the type some other colleges have where there is a common area and the smaller rooms with bunk beds, etc. are branched off of the common area?
(if someone has a link to Duke's website on rooming, that'd be appreciated)</p>
<p>edit: I found some stuff from last year's board that may be useful:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/archive/index.php/t-68132.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/archive/index.php/t-68132.html</a></p>
<p>I'm pretty sure triples are just bigger rooms with three beds in them. Wilson's the only freshman dorm with suite-style living.</p>
<p>i live in a triple this year and when I first went into the room, two of the beds were bunked but we unbunked them and we even found enough room for a fridge, triples are really big in comparison to some of the singles and doubles. And one advantage of triples are, in my dorm anyways, they are located at the corners of the dorms so it means two windows and believe me it helps a lot with the smell and letting sunlight in.</p>
<p>hey dus it get relly hot there? iv herd most of the dorms don have acs..n r the bathrooms bad?? i have bad bathroom phobias!!</p>
<p>dalaboy, did you express your preference for a triple in your housing application? Would naming two preferred roommates increase the chances of getting a triple (or would I more likely be placed with just one of them in a double??)</p>
<p>Just wondering(I don't mean to hurt or offend anybody):
Why does it seem like many South Asians have "bathroom phobias", strong preferences for "substance free housing" and such?</p>
<p>Just a really dumb question, but when you go shower, there isnt a rack or anything for you to put your clothe on, so where do you put it?</p>
<p>Just to answer a few of the questions here:</p>
<p>Temperature: My roommate and I are in Bassett (main quad), no A/C - I come from S. FL where we have the AC on 24/7 and Ive really found not having A/C to not be an inconvenience at all. 90% of the time you're not going to need it (during the Fall, its usually 50-70 outside and we just leave our windows open and during the Winter, its cold so we don't want A/C anyways). The only time I've even thought about the temperature was during the first 2 weeks and now (about 2 weeks of school left) when its getting to be Summer time again. But we have 3 fans in the room which pretty much take care of that.</p>
<p>Showers - there is a "rack" handle (for lack of a better term) next to each shower stall where u can put clothes and towels. There is no rack per se like I have back at home but the handles are sufficient and u can always put clothes on the ledge separating each of the stalls (there is space there to put stuff and keep them dry)</p>
<p>In general, the more roomies u have, the bigger ur room.</p>
<p>Also with bathroom privacy, its not bad at all. I'm usually kind of self conscious but after like the 1st week, it was just pretty routine. I mean, its no secret that everybody has to do the same things ... its part of being human.</p>
<p>leejwwc, where in south florida are you from?</p>
<p>I'm right by the Sawgrass Mills Mall (like 5 mins away) in Sunrise, which is west of Ft. Lauderdale</p>
<p>Did you go to Cypress Bay HS?</p>
<p>no I went to Nova High, is that where u go?</p>
<p>No, I'm accross the alley in Naples at Gulf Coast HS.</p>
<p>NCguy, I actually selected double on my form but I didn't have any roomate preferences</p>
<p>As for the bathrooms, there is a hook next to each shower where you can hang your towels, robe, etc. If you wear your street clothes into the bathroom, you'll probably only be able to toss them on the floor, but it's okay, because they'll probably end up in your hamper anyway. As for actual shower supplies, everyone totes them around in a handy little shower caddy. Keeps everything organized and together. </p>
<p>As for the doubles vs. singles... it's really a matter of personal preference. If you think a double is a complete sacrifice of personal space, comfort and security, then by all means select a single. It seems as if someone who is truly concerned about these aspects would also be more inclined to pay for them, as they're what's important to you. If you have a genuine, well-founded, legitimate concern, then go for it-- you will find that extra $1000 well worth it, I'm sure. </p>
<p>Living in doubles isn't horrible-- and this is coming from an only child with a lot of stuff who craves her own space. It was a welcome change of pace and a worthwhile first year experience. It was nice having someone to talk to at night, it was nice having someone around. But, on the flip side, freshman dorms at Duke are inherently social environments. The hallways are wide, people are always around dropping by to say hi. You can survive in a single and not feel isolated-- just keep your door open and allow visitors. I didn't feel like there was less of a security issues. I trusted my roommate, but we also set ground rules. If we weren't in the room, the door was always locked, and our drawers/closets were off limits to the other person. </p>
<p>I enjoyed my double experience first year, managed this year (solely related to a poor roommate choice) and am living in a single next year if I'm not abroad. Singles do have their perks, but experiencing a double, even if its just for one year, does seem</p>
<p>can u pick the actual dorm you're staying in???????? Like me, I spent an overnite at Bassett and I want to live there, can i request it?</p>
<p>All I know is BellTower. Go for BellTower. GOGOGO!</p>
<p>you can't request anything except brown (substance free, and not everyone gets in anyway)</p>