[nabs-l] Single Room: Opinions

[Briley Pollard]

Sometimes, especially in small confined spaces, it can get cramped with two people and a dog. It can create conflict over issues like space and dog hair, etc.
On Apr 28, 2010, at 2:59 PM, Nicole B. Torcolini wrote:

> Do you mind sharing what you mean by the dog becoming a problem with the roommate?
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Corey Cook" <ccook01 at knology.net>
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 5:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Single Room: Opinions
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>> During my undergrad I had both single and roomatess.
>> I perfer single rooms for the same reason Joseph gave.
>> Also I had a guide dog in college and it did become an issue with the
>> roommate.
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Joseph C. Lininger
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 4:21 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Single Room: Opinions
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>> Howdy Chelsea,
>> I know that for some people this is a blindness related issue. You might
>> have even received the recommendation based on the blindness. However,
>> for me this is not a blindness related thing. I would prefer a single
>> room for the simple reason that I'm a very private person and I have a,
>> ahem, unique personality. I would not want to share a room with anyone
>> else if I had a choice in the matter. I think just about everyone I've
>> met would be perfectly happy to avoid living with me as well if they had
>> the choice, thank you. I think when you decide if you should try to get
>> a single room, you should take factors other than the blindness into
>> account. For example, you should factor in your personality, personal
>> habbits you have (I have several that would irritate just about anyone
>> who tried to live with me), and finances if single rooms and other types
>> cost different amounts.
>> - -- Joseph C. Lininger, <jbahm at pcdesk.net>
>> On 4/24/2010 10:12 AM, Chelsea Cook wrote:
>>> Hello NABSters,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I will be starting college next fall. Likewise, I've been very busy
>>> getting everything worked out! Something brought up: It was suggested
>>> by a few blind friends that I try and obtain a single room (I will
>>> have many computers and a lot of Braille for my physics major.) I've
>>> shared a room before and totally intend to participate in dorm life.
>>> What do you guys think? From a practical standpoint, it seems like an
>>> enticing idea; just want a second opinion.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Chelsea
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