Thoughts on moving in early

happy1
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 04:39:31 +0000

I have to disagree with the above. Your perspective is one of a student who likes to party rather than someone who is paying the bills.

–When you say the extra food money won’t hurt you too much – well, if you are paying a ton, going into debt for college as many are then every little bit is important.

–The dorm price would also likely go up slightly to cover the cost of being open the extra weekend with utility, water, personnel etc. costs needed to staff a full building. Again, not an issue if you aren’t the one paying I guess.
–The RAs would likely have to start even earlier so they get the requisite training in before students arrive – so if students come a couple of days earlier the RAs will too. And at some point it cuts into their summer jobs.

–I’d also imagine that insurance costs could go up for the school if students start earlier. And every additional cost will find its way into a bill one way or another.

–There is no need for one extra weekend of partying. With the issues of students drinking to excess (at times sadly leading to tragedy) there is no reason in the world to add a weekend of pure partying to the school calendar when there is no reason for students to be at school, nobody has classwork etc. There is plenty of time for students to have fun during the year.

As a parent I would not pay 2 cents extra so my kids could have a full party weekend in college before class starts. We dealt with moving kids in to colleges both near and far away. My parents and I handled it when I was a student. It isn’t likely to change.

And as you noted for people who do want to move in earlier there are always ways like becoming an orientation leader, becoming a RA, having certain on-campus jobs etc.

No need to tag me on a reply as I have no interest in a more detailed discussion with you on this.