Surviving a triple

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC will be a freshman at an urban college and has been assigned a triple. This was a surprise. How did your child, who really appreciates their privacy and lone space do? Any tips to make it better?

I don't know of any teenagers who don't appreciate their privacy and lone space. Get a grip OP. Your snowflake will survive.

Really??? Not a single one? Because I have one who loves/needs tons of alone time. Has friends but gets very burned out with too much people. And I could see her having the same fears if assigned a triple. Yes, she will manage and it could be good for her and she will figure it out. But, there are plenty of introverts out there!!!

[Anonymous]

Good headphones

[Anonymous]

There is no privacy or alone time in college. It’s like 4 years of summer camp. Tell your dc to look into reserving a study room in the library.

This is a good suggestion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC will be a freshman at an urban college and has been assigned a triple. This was a surprise. How did your child, who really appreciates their privacy and lone space do? Any tips to make it better?

I don't know of any teenagers who don't appreciate their privacy and lone space. Get a grip OP. Your snowflake will survive.

Really??? Not a single one? Because I have one who loves/needs tons of alone time. Has friends but gets very burned out with too much people. And I could see her having the same fears if assigned a triple. Yes, she will manage and it could be good for her and she will figure it out. But, there are plenty of introverts out there!!!

reading comprehension

[Anonymous]

Having two roommates just increases the likelihood that one is normal. My freshman roommate was sleeping with half of the football team, often in our room. My dd’s freshman roommate has a lot of mental health issues, doesn’t really ever leave the room and doesn’t go to bed before 2am. My sister’s freshman roommate is still her best friend 30 years later. This could be great, and if it isn’t, it’s not forever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gosh you guys are mean.
Basically I was looking for practical info but thanks for the snark.

OP think about it this way. These two roommates could become the best friends your son ever has in life. Picture them one day in your son's wedding. Or years from now, showing up to *your* husband's funeral to support you and your son.

Or else he'll never see them again after freshman year is over, and won't miss them either. Or, somewhere in between.

Keep in mind that one or both of the roommates might be even more introverted than your son is.

Is your son worried, or just you? If your son is worried, what has he said?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC will be a freshman at an urban college and has been assigned a triple. This was a surprise. How did your child, who really appreciates their privacy and lone space do? Any tips to make it better?

I don't know of any teenagers who don't appreciate their privacy and lone space. Get a grip OP. Your snowflake will survive.

Really??? Not a single one? Because I have one who loves/needs tons of alone time. Has friends but gets very burned out with too much people. And I could see her having the same fears if assigned a triple. Yes, she will manage and it could be good for her and she will figure it out. But, there are plenty of introverts out there!!!

Reading is fundamental.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC will be a freshman at an urban college and has been assigned a triple. This was a surprise. How did your child, who really appreciates their privacy and lone space do? Any tips to make it better?

I don't know of any teenagers who don't appreciate their privacy and lone space. Get a grip OP. Your snowflake will survive.

Really??? Not a single one? Because I have one who loves/needs tons of alone time. Has friends but gets very burned out with too much people. And I could see her having the same fears if assigned a triple. Yes, she will manage and it could be good for her and she will figure it out. But, there are plenty of introverts out there!!!

Did you actually read what I wrote?

[Anonymous]

With all these doubles and triples I am wondering where US college students manage to have sex?

I went to college in the UK where there were predominantly single rooms, so it was never a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe he can sleep in your helicopter at night.

Lol!!! Oh man, thank you for that great laugh PP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC will be a freshman at an urban college and has been assigned a triple. This was a surprise. How did your child, who really appreciates their privacy and lone space do? Any tips to make it better?

I don't know of any teenagers who don't appreciate their privacy and lone space. Get a grip OP. Your snowflake will survive.

+1

[Anonymous]

Wow, Op. These people are mean! I clicked on this thread as I thought it would be a break from all those annoying “how do I get into Chicago” threads.

I think your question is totally legitimate,OP, and gives us a glimpse into what my child may expect approaching college.

And besides, all of these parents calling “helicopter parent” is such total BS. Why are they even on this board if they’re not looking for some information about colleges that their child could be looking for.

Anyway, my child would have some concerns about being ina triple and I appreciate reading the non-snarky responses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There will probably be opportunities for 1 student to move out during the year as kids leave school for various reasons.

...like having an assh*le roommate that can't deal with having 3 people in their room.

Or two roommates that bully out the one they don’t like. Saw this so much as an RA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:With all these doubles and triples I am wondering where US college students manage to have sex?

I went to college in the UK where there were predominantly single rooms, so it was never a problem.

They lock out the other roommate. Sometimes, you’d wake up to people who thought they were being quiet in the other bed.

[Anonymous]

OP - I understand where you are coming from. Our autistic, ADHD/anxiety kid was mistakenly assigned to a quad. In our kid's situation that would have never worked. We asked the office of disability services to evaluate the situation and ODS got her reassigned to a single. I don't know if your child has focus issues but ours did and a quad would have been a disaster both as to study focus and sleep. YRMV.