[nabs-l] Single Room: Opinions

[Hope Paulos]

I agree. If you have a dog, having a single room allows you and the dog to 
go and destress. This might not be possible if you have a roomate.  I'd 
always ask for single rooms. I like people, but my dog and I both need our 
space.
Hope and Beignet
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Briley Pollard" <brileyp at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Single Room: Opinions


> 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
>>
>>
>>> 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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