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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here-I am glad to see some people on this board understand-it’s not about being a snowflake that can’t take the heat. DC can, and will now have to if they aren’t able to change rooms.

It’s the whole thing-being in a basement, wedged into a corner room away from most with no roommate to have that initial college experience with when my DC was looking forward to that-makes me angry and sad. It’s not like I can go and visit the first few weekends to see how things are going as I am here in the DMV. I was sad about DC leaving in the first place and going so far and it would have given me some comfort to know they were happy and excited about their first dwelling away from home. If no one understands these feelings then I can’t say anything more![/quote]

OP - when your DC moves in - immediately go find kids in rooms nearby and say they are are single (unexpectedly) and want to meet people, go to dining hall etc.  I'm the person whose best friend was in a single (the only one on the floor) next door. I met her (and her parents) during move-in and we all included her all the time.  I think other kids will understand that.  And it really was great to have her room as the hangout place.  She'd host us all the time....back in the days when we might crowd around a small B&W Portable TV to watch Moonlighting. Clearly, times have changed, but I still think you get the idea.  And, I know this is harder to imagine for a more introverted student, so I can empathize - but get out there immediately to say hi - keep door open - knock on doors to collect others for meals. It'll work out.  Try not to poison the well in advance... [/quote]

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