<p>what are students' experiences with the bed/desk setup in a triple dorm? has anyone had success in getting the loft bed but not getting stuck with the smaller wardrobe?</p>
<p>I’ve had the top bunk with the desk next to it so I could climb on top.
I’ve had the bottom bunk and I’ve moved the desk next to the bed, replacing a drawer.
I liked the bottom bunk the most because I didn’t have to climb up and down every time I go into bed. You can also rearrange the furniture in your room however you like (as long as your return them to their original position by the end of the year, although I’m not so sure why since they take everything out of the room anways; perhaps its easier to do inventory or condition checks when they know everything is where they first put it).</p>
<p>Success rate just varies. Some roommates will discuss the room setup before moving in. But some will just do a first come first picked thing and pick what they want when they move in, in which case it helps to be the first to move in.</p>
<p>Do not get the top bunk. I like to use my laptop on my bed so it involves lots of climbing up and down. Also, I did in fact get the top bunk and also a large wardrobe (the one in the wall) and I was the last one in the room so I didn’t even pick that. But no, don’t get a top bunk; the bottoms are best.</p>
<p>In fact, don’t even get a triple. Doubles are better.
No wait just get a single. Dat’s best.</p>
<p>It really depends on when you move in/your roommates’ preferences. Most of the times it’s first come first pick basis, so get there early to get your bed/desk. If you know/met your roommates before, then you can probably work on the situation before moving in.</p>
<p>is hearing the person above you move/rattle the bed an issue with the bottom bunk? i’ll probably try to test out the different beds at orientation but i don’t want to learn the hard way haha</p>
<p>From my experience, the shaking of the bunk bed, whether you have the top or the bottom, can become an issue. It gets annoying and wakes you up.</p>
<p>I wish we knew who our roomies were far in advanced so we could all decide where each wanted to sleep in advanced.</p>
<p>Does the triple bed situation change if it’s shared bath? As in more space, or storage?</p>
<p>I don’t think having a shared bath changes anything other than having a bathroom that connects to another room. Most of the Plazas are shared baths except for those in De Neve, and on average I think other Plaza rooms (Hedrick, Riebers) are more spacious than De Neve and Courtside.</p>