<p>IMO, the experience of living in “less than sanitary” conditions (dorm) is what finally turns the lights on for many teenagers to realize that it is preferable to live in a clean and neat environment (even if you have to do it yourself). A right of passage for sure but I am constantly amazed by what teenagers can tolerate in terms of cleanliness. How is it that my S’s will take 2,3 sometimes 4 showers a day but will gladly drop their boxer shorts all over the floor until time to do laundry! Noise on the other hand is something to take note of - that kind of random but constant noise of a pile driver could really impact a students ability to study and sleep - I’d be mad too Zaichev. It sounds like you are an involved student who knows how to get things done - let us know how your advocacy goes and thanks for the heads up (I will make sure that plenty of heavy duty bug spray and tilex mold spray goes on the supplies list!)</p>