Need a parental view/advice

Olymom
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:36:19 +0000

Yes, pursue it. It might help a lot – it may be that they are undersubscribed and it is easy to do. If there are students with greater needs, then accept that news gracefully.

Meanwhile, do speak words of appreciation to your current roommate. It is not your fault you have migraines but it does sound like it has been a great challenge for your roommate. Your words of profound thanks may be helpful to finishing your time together with some sort of grace. People are often sympathetic to the sufferer – and it can be the “support staff” that bears as much of the brunt of the load.