<p>My son is trying to decide between colleges. He likes Villanova but I am concerned about the likelihood of him being in a triple. Can anyone speak to the number of triples and experience being in a triple. I was in a triple in college - it was a true triple - extra space - and it was a difficult year.</p>
<p>My D was in a triple her freshman year and it was not a good experience. She was tripled because her deposit was sent in at the beginning of April. I always thought that if she had selected a "learning community" she wouldn't have been tripled but that is not true. The males that were tripled seemed to have a better time because they don't have as much "stuff" or drama as the girls. The dorm rooms used for triples are the largest rooms on South Campus but really are a double room. There are three beds. A set of bunk beds and another bed that is lofted with a desk and dresser underneath. Each student has a desk, dresser and bed but must share between two small closets. You may be able to view a room on Villanova's website. If you are tripled, you do get a refund on your housing costs. I think it was around $1,000 per semester. Even with the cramped living conditions, my D still love the school. I think you can request the number of triples from Residence Life. Good Luck with your decisions. :)</p>
<p>Personally I'm not in a triple but I know many people who are and although it's a little cramped it's def not a reason to not go to the school!! Around Christmas break there are also a lot of chances to move out of the triple into a double if spots open up (I know a few people that did that) but I also know a lot of people who didn't mind the triple so they decided to stay. I really wouldn't let that be the deciding factor especially because it's only for a year at most!</p>
<p>Thank you both for your responses.</p>
<p>If you're still checking for remarks, I'll add mine. My daughter was tripled last fall as a freshman. She didn't mind it at all. All three girls were supportive of each other and they did their best to manage the restricted space - including the fact that they all had to accommodate their extra Navy ROTC uniforms, shoes, hats and workout gear. My daughter left the bulkiest winter clothes at home to save space and took things back and forth on breaks as needed. In fact, I never heard a single grumble out of her about the situation. Space opened up early in 2nd semester and one gal opted to move to a single. Of course, then the remaining two fully appreciated all the extra room!!</p>