<p>This is a pretty general "college" question, but I was wondering what you guys thought about the pros and cons of picking a single dorm room as opposed to a double in one's freshman year.</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure I will pick Burton-Judson, and because I am EA I most likely get my first choice. Most of the rooms in B-J are singles, but I wanted to get some feedback.</p>
<p>Thanks ahead of time for your thoughts!</p>
<p>I wanted to reply just to comment on your username. Fan of Vonnegut?</p>
<p>As for housing, I don't know that much about it, but I think getting a single/double is personal preference... I'm sure you'll meet lots of people either way. I'm thinking about Max P.</p>
<p>I'm a big fan. You're the first person to comment on the reference! Slightly surprising considering that he went to the University.</p>
<p>ahem, he's not why I applied to UChicago or anything. Just kidding, I love UChicago.</p>
<p>As for the singles thing, I was just worried that at a University that has a reputation for a lack of a social life, if choosing a single room would be the equivalent of isolating myself from those who do happen to be social.</p>
<p>If your a fan of Vonnegut, you have to go to BJ since he lived there.... BUT, since your question was aimed at singles vs. doubles, I think that given the arrangement at the University of Chicago, one would be a fool not to pick a single. Due to the house system, we will all still have a lounge to go to when we want to socialize, but being in a single will allow us to have our privacy when we need it... I just think that with a single its much easier to balance friends and schoolwork, since when you want friends, you leave the door open.... when you don't, you can lock it. Also, you never know what kinda roomate you'll get....</p>
<p>That's what I was thinking!</p>
<p>(in response to felipecocco)</p>
<p>Vonnegut is great. I actually didn't know he went to UChicago. </p>
<p>I heard they're pretty good at matching roommates though, as long as you're honest when filling out that card.</p>
<p>"As for the singles thing, I was just worried that at a University that has a reputation for a lack of a social life, if choosing a single room would be the equivalent of isolating myself from those who do happen to be social."</p>
<p>Exactly.
However, added to that I'm an only child. I'm not really sure I'm capeable of living with someone else without using them as dart board practice...with knives.</p>
<p>LOL. </p>
<p>I'm an only child too, but I don't think I'd mind having a roommate. If I hate it, I'll get a single my 2nd year.</p>
<p>If I had a roommate I'm not sure I'd be able to study/get work done - it'd be way too distracting. Plus I'm kind of worried about lack of privacy and compatibility issues...so - I'm leaning toward a single (probably BJ) at the moment. </p>
<p>I think it's great that Chicago offers this option for 1st years as I've heard it's hard to get singles at other colleges.</p>
<p>Btw is there a big rush for singles at Chicago? Housing is first come first serve right? I want to take my time making a decision for colleges, but if I take too much time, does that mean good bye to singles?</p>
<p>(I know that demonstrates screwed up priorities, but I'm having a huge panic attack. One month is <i>not</i> enough time when you haven't put in sufficient research.)</p>
<p>Haha, I totally agree. I didn't extensively research any of my schools, (didn't want to get my hopes up in case I didn't get in) so I'm also doing a ton of research now. It helps that I live in Chicago though. </p>
<p>I've heard that most people can get their first choice - not sure if this means just dorms or room preference as well.</p>
<p>I also like B-J the best, but I would like a double my freshman year. There's plenty of time for singles, but because I'm not a very extroverted person I would like to have a roommate to help get my acquainted. I've also heard most people get first choice, which is cool because I won't be submitting for a few weeks until I get my finaid papers.</p>
<p>Plus, I want to visit and see them in person and ask more specific questions that the website doesn't answer.</p>
<p>What do the communal bathrooms look like?</p>
<p>Yeah, can someone take photos or something? Am I going to be showering with 20 other people at the same time?</p>
<p>Andi -</p>
<p>Especially in coed bathrooms there won't be one big nozzel with everyone standing under it. There'll be seperate stalls with curtains - sorry, but I'm pretty sure that group nudity/orgies is restricted to dorm rooms...:p</p>
<p>I am planning on getting pictures in April when I visit, though I'm not sure I will be able to -- and for that matter, that would be too late.</p>
<p>I have one picture of the communal bathrooms in B-J that I got off a current student. I'll try to scrounge it up, and figure out how I link to it here. </p>
<p>But I will warn you, it might disappoint those into the "shower orgy" scene as described in the previous post. But it might not.</p>
<p>Ok, this is the best that I got. Check it out. See what you think. It's not that helpful, or at least I didn't think it was but its all I have.</p>
<p>In addition, a little insight into the bathrooms. "The bathrooms get incredibly damp and steamy and take forever to undampify - there's not much ventilation, since they were all built in the '30s."</p>
<p>try this link, and if it doesn't work, just tell and I'll try to fix it.</p>
<p>-- and I don't know whether this is a girls or guys or co-ed bathroom. it is from the coulter house in B-J.</p>
<p>Hmm...that looks fairly disgusting...</p>
<p>Hmm... not exactly the most pleasant sight. But thanks for the info.</p>
