<p>I’m in the scholars program which is science universe and discovery which moves in at 8-11am, however my roommate dragged me into his dorm which is for the scholars program science technology and society which moves in 11pm-2pm. At which time should I move in? I don’t want to be the only one in the Chestertown dorm moving in during the 8-11 am block.</p>
<p>I would aim for 10:30ish… </p>
<p>I would talk to your roommate and find out if there is a particular way you want to try to arrange the room. Getting there a little earlier would make it easier to move the furniture around since there will be less people in the room (one family instead of two) and therefore less crowded. </p>
<p>You probably will not be the only one in Chestertown at that time, not only because I’m sure there are others pulled in also, but at 10:30, it won’t be long before everyone else starts to arrive.</p>
<p>Also, being the only one in the Chestertown dorm moving in would be a GOOD thing! You can get your stuff put away, and then help out (and meet) everyone else on your floor! I would get there first thing in the a.m.</p>
<p>The only problem with that is I want to meet other people in my dorm building. I feel like the best icebreaker period would be when everyone is moving in.</p>
<p>Actually, move in itself isn’t a great ice-breaker. People tend to be involved with their families and getting everything inside.</p>
<p>A great ice-breaker would be moving in early and then offering to help people on your floor after you’ve moved in.</p>
<p>Agree…moving in usually brings out the worst in families and people…the parents are stressed about the whole “kid is leaving home” bit, kids are ready for families to be gone (mostly). If you can help others after the parents leave, you’ll really be able to meet others. Have cold drinks or food, and it’s a lock that people will remember you!</p>