<p>So I was just accepted of the waiting list at U. Iowa and was told that I’ll have temporary housing with 8-9 students. It’s still in the dorm, but in the lobby from what I understand. How is it possible to manage with 10 people in one room? Is it as bad as I think? </p>
<p>*If anyone has any photos of temporary housing, could you please send a link or w/e?</p>
<p>Thanks,
Kinglin</p>
<p>Depends on how temporary it’s going to be.</p>
<p>Lobbys are usually large rooms, but the main problem will be you won’t have alot of privacy…unless you hang up sheets around your bed or something</p>
<p>wow!!!</p>
<p>that sucks.</p>
<p>Anyway, though, yeah, privacy will probably be your second problem…your first being where to put your stuff and how to keep it safe! I would probably just bring a minimal amount of stuff and just live out of my car in your case! (And save the money, since you’re getting crap housing…unless they’re planning on finding you a room pretty darn quick after the semester starts!)</p>
<p>I would seriously doubt it would be in a lobby or other completely open area. Usually lounges, meeting rooms, even computer labs are converted over for use as a temporary dorm room. They bring in bunk beds, desks and dressers for people to use on a temporary basis.</p>
<p>I am sure it will be in an area that can be locked, but there will be more traffic and less security than a regular dorm room,</p>