<p>approximately what percentage of students bring along their parents for move-in and/or orientation? if i didn’t bring mine, would i be doing everything alone while everyone else does stuff with their families?</p>
<p>What percentage? Dunno. But there are lots in your situation. Don’t sweat it. It’s nice but not essential. If one of your roomies is bring parents w/a vehicle, maybe see if on a Ikea run, you can tag along.</p>
<p>^It’s true, plenty of people won’t have their families with them. Many will. It might be awkward to not have your parents there for move-in but all depends. Chances are you’re going to be setting up your room during move-in day while everyone is “hanging out” with their parents, so it’s not too bad. Could be nice to have them there, especially if you aren’t coming from too far away. If they have to fly, then don’t sweat it. There will be plenty to keep you busy and you can always tag along with your roomie/suitemate.</p>
<p>parents who come stay for different amounts of time - there isn’t one set moment when they all leave. You will be far from the only one there who doesn’t have parents around at any particular moment in time (or at all). I greatly enjoyed being there for my daughter’s move-in, helping her, meeting her suitemates, etc. but I don’t think my presence was essential.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about it. Many people bring their families, and many don’t. It’s not a problem at all.</p>
<p>There are students that help you move in, which is nice. They tend to seperate parent activities from students, so it’s not a big deal. Many parents come though, I can attest to seeing the many lost and anxious parents on the sidewalks around Yale, double-parked and trying to move entire rooms out of their vans and SUV’s. (some rent Uhauls)
Sometime you just shake your head at what they are bringing, but that is not exclusive to Yale.
You will be so busy, you wont feel awkward, I wouldn’t worry about it.</p>
<p>My parents, and my sisters, are coming, but my roommates aren’t. I rented out my family to her so that she can use them for rides to Ikea, too. You’re welcome to come along if you want! :)</p>
<p>I’m part of the Jonathan Edwards move-in help in August!!! You don’t need parents when you got us!</p>
<p>You don’t really need to bring parents, but parents will probably enjoy some of the events, such as the reception at the Master’s House at your college, and the Freshman Assembly.</p>
<p>I will add that if either of your parents is a Yale alum, you should definitely let them come, if possible.</p>
<p>How does move-in work for students who are on one of the pre-orientation programs, e.g., FOOT? Parents can be on campus (and are encouraged) to pick up keys beginning at 9 a.m., but the students probably won’t arrive from their hiking trips until several hours later… Do parents go ahead and start moving stuff into the rooms, even if the students aren’t there??</p>
<p>That was my understanding. I’ll be returning from Harvest around noon, but my mom is arriving on campus at 9 to pick up linens, take stuff to my dorm, etc.</p>
<p>Yeah same with my parents, ^^, but I heard traffic is going to be so bad, they’ll be lucky to get on campus before I get back from FOOT.</p>
<p>^It’s actually not that bad early on. My parents arrived at about 9/9:30. I was expecting there to be lines stretching all the way down College and Elm, but they got in fairly quickly. It might just have been 'cause Calhoun parents were there later, but don’t be surprised if they do get in at about 9ish.</p>
<p>It’s definitely true that parents aren’t necessary because a huge team from your residential college will transport your stuff faster than house elves. A lot of parents do come and put together furniture, buy things from Ikea, etc. In my son’s suite last year, all the parents were there for move in. There are lots of events planned for the parents (sessions with deans, health services, financial services, etc.) including receptions at the Master’s residence, dinners at the colleges and the Freshman Assembly so the parents are kept very busy. Although there is no set time for parents to leave, it is kind of clear when the free food stops. That was our cue to take son out to dinner and then vanish.</p>
<p>What is the traffic like first thing in the morning? Is 9:00am a good time to go or is a little later (10:30 OR SO) better?</p>
<p>Nope, come as close to 9 as you can. A little bit after is fine. The traffic is still not that bad at that time (or at least wasn’t in my experience this year). It definitely starts picking up at like 10:30-11ish.</p>
<p>They warn locals all week with flashing signs, that students will be moving in and try to have them use alternative routes to the highway etc. It works most of the time, but as the above poster said, earlier is better.</p>
<p>I think you should let them visit for part of the time, and then go off by yourself for the rest of the time! my parents are coming for one day, then leaving.</p>
<p>Do students really need fans in their rooms? are the vertical ones best or the horizontal ones that fit in the window? what other “must have dorm essentials” do folks recommend?</p>
<p>thanks so much for the advice.</p>
<p>Fans are VERY necessary during the hot seasons. It can get prettty bad.</p>