Anonymous wrote:Why can’t she handle it? We need more information. Sharing a room is great way to become more considerate, empathetic, kind, etc. Plus, it helps things go more smoothly when you get married or move in with your significant other.

Eh, I’m not so sure. I’ve come to think the room sharing thing isn’t good. I can see a suite set up with a common area but I think everyone should have their own sleeping space and a bit of privacy.

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t she handle it? We need more information. Sharing a room is great way to become more considerate, empathetic, kind, etc. Plus, it helps things go more smoothly when you get married or move in with your significant other.

This OP. Is there a real issue or is DD just being a princess?

Anonymous wrote:What makes her unable to live with a roommate? If it's disability related and supported by a doctor, you can ask for a single as a reasonable accommodation at any school. It may not be with other freshman, though.

This.

Our DD will be in the same boat in a few years. Following and wishing you luck, OP.

Anonymous wrote:Is this why kids apply to Haverford?

It’s a really good school, so, no, and I don’t know that you are guaranteed a single. But, generally, they offer singles all 4 years. My DS is going to have a hard time with a roommate but we also don’t want him not to have a roommate when everyone else does. At Haverford everyone’s in the same boat. Unfortunately DS liked it but didn’t love it (and it’s certainly not easy to get admitted).

Westchester in Pennsylvania has singles.

Why can’t she handle it? We need more information. Sharing a room is great way to become more considerate, empathetic, kind, etc. Plus, it helps things go more smoothly when you get married or move in with your significant other.

Can she live in an offcampus apartment?

I have the same concerns about my HFA son, who has sensory issues and other problems. A quiet roommate with regular habits would be great, but we don't know whether that preference will actually be taken into account. If it's a noisy roommate who invites a ton of friends over and disturbs his sleeping hours, then DS is going to go crazy.

DS is getting a neuropsychological evaluation and we'll see what we can do with the report. I think medical needs and psychiatric needs are taken into account for housing. My personal issue is that I actually feel "the right roommate" would be most beneficial for him. But he doesn't know anyone going to this school yet, and being HFA, he's not the most outgoing and social person - it's not like he can easily socialize and find a likely soul between now and housing decision time.

Is this why kids apply to Haverford?

Anonymous wrote:Haverford

+1

Let her have a gap year in a social environment.

Haverford

What makes her unable to live with a roommate? If it's disability related and supported by a doctor, you can ask for a single as a reasonable accommodation at any school. It may not be with other freshman, though.

So we’re not sure what to do.