rooming at nyu - Page 2

FlashFour · 04-02-2007, 02:13 PM

Jenny-thanks for the descriptions, they were really useful.
I've been looking at residence hall descriptions and rates, and I'm pretty freaked out about the roommate situation. Unfortunately, I am big into personal space. I know its unlikely, but I want my own door to close, even if it is precisely the size of a bed. Any ideas on how to swing that without going completely broke? And do people really live in one room with two other people? Am I just goign to have to get over this?

JennyD123 · 04-03-2007, 12:23 AM

FlashFour, I was EXACTLY like you are. Possibly worse. I know it's hard to believe when people say they understand but I really do. It's not honestly possible for a freshman. Some people end up with them but it's completely pot luck. I think there are 2 on my floor, within suites. I'm ok with it now, but it took me most of first semester to get used to and that's with a really great roommate.
One thing I can suggest is I have a friend who hung a curtain around his bed that he could draw closed when he wanted personal space. I think he put string through some sort of things he attached to the ceiling and hung the curtain on it. It's simpler than it sounds. I'm probably going to do that next year. I also have a friend who changed rooms because she didn't mesh well with her roomate. Unfortunately that's about all you can do. You can arrange your furniture and stuff for a bit of privacy too I guess.

Also the person who asked, you are guaranteed housing for all 4 years as long as you do things on time and don't commit too many offenses.

ncmom · 04-08-2007, 08:49 PM

Yes, you are guaranteed housing, it just becomes less desirable after sophomore year. With the loss of a dorm or two and new ones a few years away it will be interesting to see if the guarantee holds.

stormzsystem · 05-11-2007, 10:10 PM

A question about University Hall:

The premise of each apartment is slightly unclear to me... Is it two rooms per apartment, with two people per room? So... 4 people in each apartment?

ncmom · 05-12-2007, 06:57 AM

That is correct in most cases. Most of the NYU apt style dorms have 2 bedrooms shared by 2 people each, a small kitchen, a common room, and a bathroom. It's pretty spacious and much nicer than most New York city apartments.

zyclone · 05-12-2007, 12:29 PM

hey guys,
gotta question about housing too

we need to log into NYUhome to do all those things right?
but when i register for the account, it says i need to go to an ITS facility to confirm activation or something, which is all the way in NY.

Do we need to go all the way there to activate it? because I'm not from NY

Mackie45 · 05-13-2007, 11:16 AM

heyyy, I had the same problem. Just call the ITS facility and you will be activated in like 10 seconds.

tima89 · 11-18-2007, 08:22 PM

Concerning the Q on getting a single, I'm thinking it MIGHT be possible to go around the dorm the first week and ask the people in singles to switch for $$$. I saw you're trying to save, but I have a gut feelin some freshmen would accept less than you would expect )) Not exactly everyone would even want to live in a single, and if you approach the people in the right way you will probably be able to figure smth out...
just an idea, dunno if it's even allowed

Mackie45 · 11-25-2007, 01:23 PM

i've never met anyone in a single.... but then again, i live in Rubin.

JennyD123 · 12-10-2007, 02:59 AM

It might work, but it's a very slim chance. Good luck with it!

JennyD123 · 12-10-2007, 03:00 AM

actually I don't think that could work because the NYU computer system has you registered to your room. you'd have to change it through NYU, and I don't know if they'd do it unless it's an arrangement they've set up. also the first few weeks are a freeze where no one can switch.