Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 16:42     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Anonymous wrote:I remember staying at the University of Rochester in the early 90s during a huge ice storm. My parents lived a few hours away but lost power for almost a week. It was beautiful and quiet. I think the dining center must have been open and we had heat but it was lower than normal. I loved being on campus with only a few people. Lol I wasn’t afraid of snow or the cold but I did grow up South of Buffalo and had snacks/ simple foods in my single dorm room.


The ice storm of 91!! We were without power for almost a week, as well. My parents had a kerosene heater that kept us warm & we played a lot of games. The heros were the guys with their chainsaws that came around and cleared the branches from driveways. My parents still have a VHS tape they bought commemorating that storm.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 16:42     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Anonymous wrote:Im extremely worried about my freshman daughter in this storm! She is at USC.


Don’t worry. The frats won’t run out of beer.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 16:39     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am debating whether my college kid should just return home on Saturday. He's not far away, and as soon as classes start up again, he could easily go back.

What do you think?



Tell me you are an overprotective parent without telling me you are an overprotective parent.

Unless, the school says otherwise, a college campus during a blizzard is a great time. Most classes will be cancelled and most can just chill out.


Yes! Parents, don’t worry about your kids eating. They will be too drunk to care about eating.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 15:55     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Keep cell phones fully charged in case of power outage.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 15:20     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Im extremely worried about my freshman daughter in this storm! She is at USC.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 15:02     Subject: Re:If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m worried about this too. My kiddo is at JMU. What if they are stuck in the dorm with nothing to do? Should I try to last-minute Amazon down some games or something ?


They will do each other. Amazon down some protection


Make sure to ask if they need the Magnums. My parents failed to do that when I was in college so I was stuck with a bunch of useless little pieces of latex.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:44     Subject: Re:If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Anonymous wrote:I’m worried about this too. My kiddo is at JMU. What if they are stuck in the dorm with nothing to do? Should I try to last-minute Amazon down some games or something ?


Lmao!!!!!!!
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:36     Subject: Re:If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
They have fridges, freezers, bread even if the kitchen staff don’t show up. The kids (most are over 18) will not starve.

I am more concerned about homeless people in this weather than college kids in dorm rooms.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:35     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
I think it would be a good idea to start calling the school repeatedly to make sure someone will be able to help your kid put on their mittens and snowboots. Ask for the chancellor if you have to.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:33     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
The colleges will be well equipped. The kids will have a blast. This isn’t the first blizzard.. come on people.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:27     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am debating whether my college kid should just return home on Saturday. He's not far away, and as soon as classes start up again, he could easily go back.

What do you think?



Tell me you are an overprotective parent without telling me you are an overprotective parent.

Unless, the school says otherwise, a college campus during a blizzard is a great time. Most classes will be cancelled and most can just chill out.


I went to a southern school, so didn't experience any snowstorms, but I seriously am having a hard time imagining anything more fun than a blizzard that shuts down campus for a couple of days. This isn't a hurricane or a tornado, FFS.

No classes
School administration will undertake heroic efforts to make sure everyone is fed, warm, and safe.
Stock up on beer, etc.
Massive snowball fights.
Trudging across campus to visit friends and go to parties, or to the to the store for more beer, etc.
Sledding down any available hill on dining hall trays.
The next day . . . same thing.

And some of you think your kids should come home? My parents couldn't have dragged me away. Any kid who wants to come home isn't doing college right.


Exactly. I forgot to mention the massive snowball fights in the quad.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:26     Subject: Re:If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m worried about this too. My kiddo is at JMU. What if they are stuck in the dorm with nothing to do? Should I try to last-minute Amazon down some games or something ?


Seriously?


People - this was a joke! Lighten up.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:25     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
When I was in college, we had a massive snowstorm that closed the school down for a week - I think it was January 1987. It was the most incredibly fun time - sledding all day (on cafeteria trays, of course), parties at night. The dining hall was open I think for part of the day and we were able to walk to a grocery store once the sidewalks were passable.

To this day, I remember that week with such fondness. Snowstorms at school are fabulous.
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:19     Subject: If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
If your kid is at a southern flagship, have them start watching Walking Dead reruns stat. Southerners don't handle the cold well
Anonymous
Post 01/23/2026 14:15     Subject: Re:If Classes are Closed Due to The Storm, How does that Affect Kids in Dorms?
Tell your kids to keep the alcohol in their fridge. RAs aren’t allowed to look in there.