<p>nmsgklll - Not sure about triples on sub free floors. Even if your D doesn't drink, being on a sub-free floor isn't a necessity. 2 of my current suitemates don't drink, and have had no issues dealing with drunk people over the past 2 years, other than having a good laugh at the stupidity of some drunk people. I don't think that the school really has a "rowdy drunks" population, and if you really wants a triple for cost issues, I'd recommend going that route regardless of the sub-free status.</p>
<p>I live in a traditional dorm this year, and I'm a freshman. The new dorms are beautiful and great, too. But once I moved in to my room, I fell in love with the old dorms. Everyone's doors are always open, and there is definitely a community feel with the entire floor. Not to mention, they are less expensive. New dorms and old dorms are both great here - just for different reasons.</p>
<p>nervous 1 - Yes, she chose Wash U, and is very excited. I think it will be a great fit for her, and an adventure as no one else she knows has gone there. Wash U seems to have everything she's looking for.
nmsgklll - My D is putting down a triple, modern and sub-free. She figures even if they don't have a sub free floor, she'll be more likely to get roommates that don't party as much. Who knows, maybe they'll end up as roommates!</p>
<p>Oh, and one last question, because she's sending in the housing ap tomorrow...what does a forced triple mean? She wrote she didn't want one, thinking it meant a double turned into a triple, but if it means a person requested a double and got a triple, she needs to white that out!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Newmom -As far as I know a forced triple means a double room that has 3 beds. While my D was visiting, one of the studends told her that they had a forced triple and were given a small refund and a priority next year for a better room because of the forced triple. My D will be studing Computer Science, what will your D study?</p>