Prohibition Campus

[Amanita]

^That's good. It sucks treating a 25+ year old exactly like a 17 year old right out of high school.

[smileyeagle1021]

I agree with the whole not being able to survive the dorm thing. I'm in a long term same sex relationship... long term ANY relationship is hard in a dorm, but a so-called non-traditional relationship would be practically impossible. Assignments have to be entirely random (unless you apply with another person) otherwise the school could be accused of discrimination, so while they KNOW that putting an openly gay man in with a return mormon missionary would be a royal disaster beyond belief, if those are the two people the computer spits out, they have to be assigned that way (at least that is how it works at the Utah schools, the only criteria they are allowed to filter by are, what time do you normally go to bed and how clean do you like to keep your area).

[McDreidel09]

^That's good. It sucks treating a 25+ year old exactly like a 17 year old right out of high school.

It sucks being someone who knows how to take care of themselves, surroundings, and how to be courteous and being treated like that. I remember having to go to all of these meetings about rules and thinking "Oh. These are common sense. How are these not already known by 18 year olds?" Then I got to living with them and found out why. I am so glad that I will be living in an apartment with two other people who are like me in most aspects and can't wait for that day.

[Rageaholic]

Yeah, I don't think I could live in a dorm either. Especially if I don't know the person (friend of mine ended up with some drunk as a roommate). Any college that demands you live in a dorm can take a hike. It sounds like another ploy to get more money.

[McDreidel09]

Any college that demands you live in a dorm can take a hike. It sounds like another ploy to get more money.

Unless it is a CC or tech school, most colleges will have you live in the dorms at least your freshman year. It's more of a transition thing, which is pretty nice. However, people aren't taught how to take care of themselves and had a lot done for them the first 18 years of their lives. My RA last year was pretty impressed with how well adjusted I was to life on my own and how neat I kept my room and how I cleaned up after myself in the common areas. I told her that I had to learn to be independent and to adapt to changing environments.

As for "why does one need a beer to do an essay" thing, it's more of a relaxing thing (well, at least for me). I know that at the end of a tough day, I would love to be able to uncork a bottle of wine and unwind. I know I can do my homework without needing alcohol. However, after homework, I would just want to unwind. I know that if I were 21, I would be pretty pissed if I couldn't keep a few cold ones in my own fridge, especially if I were not providing to minors.

As others have said, it is much safer if people are allowed to drink in their own dorm rooms. There is no need to go out and have a drink. Their beds are right there. Also, if someone were to get stupid, there would be help right there, as someone would tend to notice if something were wrong in that tight of space.

[Greenday]

Living in a dorm isn't bad by any means. Rarely is it a completely HORRIBLE experience. I may not have liked some of my roommates in the past, but I learned a lot from it and I'm grateful for the experience. It forces you to branch out. My freshman roommate was a music major. Although he was rarely around, I never would have met him or some other people had he not been my roommate. Any time I met someone who was in the school's band, I could drop his name and the new acquaintance nervousness was dropped instantly. Sophomore year was with one of my best friends. Junior year was with this guy who was 25. Another guy I never would have talked to otherwise probably. As a result, I met a lot of girls through him. Senior year, I got stuck with four guys who basically headed the Latino frat on campus. Again, odds are I never would have met them, but I learned tons from them.

It pushes you out of your comfort zone (maybe it doesn't). Most people aren't willing to ever really do that. It makes you a better person to do it and learn to deal with it.

I never thought it would really help after college. Other than when I start dating again (or stop snoring), when would I have to share a room with someone? Well, end of January, I'll be sharing a small square with someone that contains two beds and two desks in Afghanistan. Never saw that coming.

[Eisa]

I actually only moved into the dorm this year--my 5th year. I got lucky as I got into the dorm that's suite living. So I have my own bedroom and there's a bathroom, living area, and kitchen area in here. Down side, I have to share with 3 people, not just 1. Oh, and they're all freshmen. It gets annoying sometimes, but it's not nearly as bad as it could have been.

[smileyeagle1021]

Living in a dorm isn't bad by any means.

There really should be a footnote on that saying "depending on where you are in life"
Fresh out of high school, I would agree that the dorms are a healthy transition away from living with your parents (you have to take care of yourself but you aren't having to worry about things like dealing with cold and uncaring property management companies and a host of other unpleasantries of adult life living on your own).
Already being at the point in your life though that you already have gotten used to the unpleasantries of adult life, but also gotten used to the privileges that entails, then going back to the dorms, I'm sure you'd agree, would be pretty terrible (much in the same way as having to move back in with mom and dad).

[Greenday]

I'd rather live in a dorm right now than live at home which I'm doing at the second. Lot more freedom to not have to worry about giving details on what I'm doing while in a dorm. Plus, dorms are stricter on noise than other places. So while they can be loud at times, you can do something about it.

Honestly, the only thing I hated about the dorms was living on a dry campus.