<p>D rented a refrigerator which appeared to be new and it was delivered to her dorm. Cost about $40 as I recall.</p>
<p>Pasteur, that is probably what I will do. I just visited Walmart to take a lookâŠthey had one with separate freezer (GE) spacemaker, and one that is Black & Decker, small freezer. The GE one is fairly heavy, but I am sure she can get some guy to help.</p>
<p>Yes Magnum; I hear from her all the time. Some days more than others. I think she is trying to do too much. She is working with one of the Varsity teams, but we will see, and then another club sport. She ended up calling me about classes, since she decided not to do Physics at this time. With getting settled, calc, Writing 5, she decided to do a language and seems very happy (French). It has always just been the two of us, so she is really close to me. She is already talking about me coming to see some game whent hey play some other Ivy schools. I usually went to every game in the past; this will take a plane trip.
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Magnum: Boys are funnyâŠI met some another parent of a boy on her floor. They asked if I get pics, etc. from my daughter to keep them in touch since their son doesnât call much. I had 5 brothers myself so I know what they can be like. My daughter wants a cleaning service to do her clothes.
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<p>CâBad Dad-just saw the postâwho do you rent a fridge, is it per quarter? The prices at Walmart arenât bad.</p>
<p>D wanted a futon and refrig and found out about renting and her roommate was up for that, too; they split the cost. Iâm not sure it was the most economical way to goâprobably not too bad thoughâand they delivered both to her room (2 room double). So, path of least resistance. Maybe do something different next year. It is for all 3 terms so weâre good until summer.</p>
<p>D rented from Dart Dorm Rentals btw.</p>
<p>Thanks. CâBadDadâŠThanks for all you help and ideas.</p>
<p>Another '13 parent here who has enjoyed this thread. Just a reminder to have your kids focus on staying healthy with enough rest etc. So many last year came down with H1N1 mono, etc. We have our own insurance and child found Dickâs house helpful and filled prescriptions there. If you are looking for a private physician they can refer also. Child had to see an oral surgeon and Dickâs house referred to one in Lebanon who they said was very helpful to Dartmouth students. He treated our student for no charge and said he understood how difficult it was to be a student sick and away from home! Turned out he was a Cornell grad practicing near Hanover. The difficulty was navigating the public bus system as getting to the office involved two busses and a long walk, hence the convenience of Dickâs house. Healthy eating, vitamins and sleep are key for freshman who want to do everythingâŠmy student missed the bonfire last year in the dorm sickâŠ</p>
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<p>Mine was sick (H1N1) at about the same time, but luckily she recovered enough to attend the bonfire. But she was still weak and thus able to run only a few laps around the fire. I think she was determined to wear her green '13 jersey and be at that bonfire even if her friends had to carry her down there on a stretcher.</p>
<p>Another worthless vote for Dickâs House. It is also doubles as a drunk tank, so on busy weekends, the drunks are sleeping it off and students with real, communicable diseases are told to go the ER at the hospital.</p>
<p>Is it hard to find a room during homecoming weekend?</p>
<p>Hey LHornmomof4! My S just had lunch with your S and said he is a great person. The world just got a little bit smaller.</p>
<p>After reading the entries about sick kids, I asked my daughter if she was feeling okay. She said she had a cold. Actually, she said that the whole college seems to have a cold! She said a few people had the sniffles starting on the first day of orientation, and then it spread from there. Luckily, her cold isnât that bad.</p>
<p>My D has been sick since orientation too. Very bad asthma attack, swollen glands. I just sent her vitamins in mail B12 liquidâŠit tends to help. She was very sick last year, lost alot of waitâŠhope not to repeat it.May need to find regular doctor up there too. THe change in climates usually doesnât help. It is also hard since sports wants them to work out every day; so they donât get much time to recover. Other than that she loves schoolâthe best thing! (She was told there is a virus around).</p>
<p>Itâs probably hard to find a room during homecomingâŠgraduation weekend rooms are booked one or two years in advance, and some of the venues seem to up their prices. The Chieftain Motel more than doubles their room rate, I believe. The Hanover Inn is strictly for guests of the college at graduationâwhich does not include parents, unless you are getting an honorary degree or something! </p>
<p>Which reminds meâŠwe ought to book something, especially if we want AC. Which I do. You never know what the weather will be like at that time of year. It could be 60, or it could be 90.</p>
<p>^^Actually, few hotels will book more than a year early. And, the neighboring hotels donât book that early either. They have a day approx 6 months prior to graduation where you can call and reserve. But, it is full rate, and a 3/4 night minimum.</p>
<p>I had no problem booking a room across the river in Vt for graduation weekend two months prior. The rates dropped a few weeks later as cancellations rolled in.</p>
<p>Thanks. I really hate the idea of having to reserve that early. Who knowsâperhaps S will decide to take an extra term to do something else and not even graduate then.</p>
<p>^^ students can still walk at commencement if they have a term left before they technically graduate.</p>
<p>That being said, you can book a little outside hanover (maybe 20-30 minutes) no problem through commencement week.</p>
<p>Consolation - change in graduation plans or cancellation for any other reason shouldnât pose a problem. Nearly all hotels allow you to cancel with no penalty until very shortly before the appointed day, especially when they are expecting a big sell-out and can easily rebook the room to others.</p>
<p>^^Au contraire. The hotels in Leb neighboring VT all required a non-refundable payment for grad weekend. And a minimum of three/four nights.</p>
<p>Hey Magnum, You gave me a great excuse to call my son. Sure enough, he really enjoyed meeting your son also! I am so pleased they got together.</p>
<p>So far my son absolutely loves life at Dartmouth. A few days ago I asked him how it compared to is expectations and he said that college is better than he could have imagined. (Of course the real work is just beginning). He really enjoys his roommates and floor mates. Apparently the floor is extremely social and cohesive and has a great undergraduate advisor. He also says that his professors are great. </p>
<p>Regarding the discussion about receptions: the receptions in Houston were fantastic. One was held before decision day, and another just before the kids all left for trips. We really enjoyed both. The alumni were friendly and helpful and truly projected the spirit of Dartmouth. Partially as a result, Dartmouth has the largest entering class of Houstonians (19, I believe). My son regularly gets together with several of the others from Houston. I think the receptions provided him with a good group of acquaintances before he arrived. And I suspect (hope) that we will see them during the breaks.<br>
Regarding the empty-nest, at times I am envious! Though not really. We have three remaining at home who are keeping us busy. Especially our junior who is just starting the college process! I was hoping to feel much more experienced with him, and I do to some extent, but he is quite a bit different than our first. Hopefully I will feel more together by the time number four is ready to head off. But he is only 2 1/2 and I will probably be senile by then.
We will definitely attend the parents weekend in April and canât wait to meet more of you!</p>