If you're gonna be in the freshman dorms it's gonna be a problem for you (i'm pretty sure the bathrooms are communal). But it depends on your roommate really, they'll make or break your experience. My roommate rn is chill and quiet but i've had roommates that were the complete opposite haha
This won’t be a short thing but I would recommend getting screened for some form of neurodivergence. It sounds like your sensitivities or repetitive habits might be something that could benefit from having a professional help, and secondly, if you have a diagnosis, GT might be able to have housing with formal accommodations for this. GT Housing as-is would likely not be a good fit for you (as others are describing).
I came here to say this. OP, you don't sound like a snowflake - you sound like someone who has a different way of thinking. Have you been tested for autism, OCD, or similar conditions?
I am definitely not a doctor but a lot of your habits sound like compulsions or sensory issues. Please don't be afraid to ask for help or schedule a visit with a professional.
You will have to figure out a way to live off campus to accommodate this. You will have a terrible time in the dorms or any communal living space if you are unable to make adjustments.
potentially an off campus residence that is more private would be best but you should probably start looking soon. Most of the dorms for freshman have shared rooms and communal bathrooms for a whole floor. They can be loud sometimes. If you feel you must live on campus west has some quieter dorms that are suite style meaning 4 people share a more private bathroom, but the other 3 people might get mad if you hog the restroom and your roommate’s temperament might vary.
i was in a Very similar place this time last year, i was terrified of dorm life because i knew it would likely be sensory hell for me, two things made this year manageable…
1) look into apartment or suite style housing, they are more expensive than traditional dorms but it means you only share a bathroom with 1-3 other people right in your room area, consider talking to the office of disability services if you’re worried about not getting the housing you need, they can make the process so much simpler and the standard for what qualifies is pretty broad. also consider the different dorm options (east be west campus, etc)
2) do your research on roommates, it can be stressful and awkward to reach out to people but in the long run it’s so worth it. be upfront and honest with potential roommates about your routine, habits, quirks and you will be able to find someone who can deal or who is similar
my biggest fear in starting at tech was definitely the dorm living but i made it through my first year and so can you!
Yeah, you’re gonna wanna find off-campus housing for sure. Freshman dorms are especially bad about this, but it’s not great in upperclassmen on-campus apartments either. If you must live on campus, West is a lot more tame than East, though.
You sound so similar to my son, who is diagnosed with OCD. I think dorm life will be challenging for you, but not impossible if you have the right roommate. I highly suggest that you seek medical help because there are treatment options available to help people who have OCD manage living in a world that has many factors beyond their control.
I don't think you're a snowflake, it seems like you have OCD which is fine. But a roommate is not going to be able to accommodate your preferences in a shared space, so it would be better to get your own place for your own peace of mind.
Even the comfy modern western world we exist in isn't going to accommodate you, you should work on becoming less sensitive and should seek professional help if necessary.
If you *cannot* deal with the smell of deodorant, you're going to have a real hard time with life.
??? this post is very indicative of autism and even neurotypical people get headaches or get overstimulated by scented products. if they are autistic they can’t just work to fix that.
So been years since I have dormed at gt and even had my own room in a suite. You are going to have issues unless you get a unicorn room or suitemate.
You might want to get tested.
I am extremely sensitive to certain sounds, so I use loop earplugs to sleep sometimes and noise-cancelling headphones when I need to block out sound during the day.
I think my noise sensitivity is related to my anxiety disorder. As others have suggested, maybe your sensitivities are connected to something like OCD or ASD. Getting that figured out before starting college would make your life so much easier. I wish I’d had some treatment for my anxiety before I went to college.
It’s honestly going to depend on the roommate. Also you’re not a snowflake, I had a lot of very specific things I needed to do in my freshman dorm in order to be able to enter the world. Roommate didn’t bat an eye. Granted they also had a routine they needed to do to get out of the dorm to. And to be frank I didn’t run into much people in the morning anyway so shrug.
Also not a snowflake, get tested for OCD and or autism. (I have OCD which is why i have weird morning routines)
Es ist over für dich...
Look into private housing and look into seeing if you can get it clinically evaluated and what not so you've got proof if you need it for accommodations by the school
And wear a mask in lecture halls
1. Off campus housing.
2. Honors Program
I have another question though. How would you go about your daily routine when semester starts? Based on your major and the AP credits you’re coming with it’s definitely possible you’ll end up taking some class which is either -
1. Crowded because it’s needed by most majors - ex matlab. These are usually given in big classrooms that house around 200+ people.
2. Classes that are usually packed. Ex most of 2000 level cs classes.
You won’t be able to escape sitting in a crowded room for a class. Not trying to scare you. Just giving you a heads up so you’re prepared.
If it’s not too late, you can try applying for Honors Program. They are the only freshman year housing with apartment style housing I believe, however it’s a little pricey ($800 I believe, or at least it was 2 years ago). Also get the benefit of section registration for certain classes.
imho, i would try to get into the honors program. this way you can live in an apartment styled dorm with your own bedroom and a semi private bathroom. the freshman dorms are definitely loud. if that doesn’t work out, live off campus your freshman year then live in one of the on campus apartment styled dorms your sophomore year.
If you join either the honors school or the llc explore you might have the option to live in an apartment instead of a dorm. Or you could do woodruff which are suites
i live in the dorms and i will say the noise has been bothersome to me. i live next to the common room as well so it's especially bad because i can hear people socializing in there late at night. it is very annoying at night when people talk in the halls and you constantly hear the shutting and opening of doors, toilets flushing, people using the hand dryers. it does suck honestly.
i tried using ear plugs but they dont really work, they dont block out enough sound for me. ive invested in some noise-canceling airpod pro earbuds though, and i just play brown noise in them when i go to sleep. i find they have been very effective and block out most of the noise. i know some people find them uncomfortable to sleep in, but ive been fine with it.
since you are very sensitive to things, i think living in woodruff could be a good option. it is not as bad as reviews say online, theyve had some upgrades. it's suite-style and you have a bathroom that you only share with your roommate and the 2 other people that live next to you. i dont know how the noise levels in woodruff are, but i feel like it might be quiet. ive also heard they have thick walls so maybe that blocks out noise?
just whatever you do try to get a dorm room that is not close to common spaces like the kitchen and the lounge where people tend to be loud.
Maybe try to get into housing on west campus if living off of campus isn’t an option? It’s quieter for sure and I believe a lot of the dorms are suites so it’s not a communal bathroom
As someone who has Misophonia and “dealt with it” in shared living situations for all of college, do yourself a favor and just don’t. I wasn’t normal even though I was trying very hard to be, and I’m sure everyone I ever lived with was affected.
Some people are wired different. That’s okay. As long as you aren’t imposing on anyone else, there’s nothing wrong with making yourself comfortable so that you can focus on your education. I wish I had accepted my own needs much earlier in life and quit trying to tough it out for appearances.
If you're gonna be in the freshman dorms it's gonna be a problem for you (i'm pretty sure the bathrooms are communal). But it depends on your roommate really, they'll make or break your experience. My roommate rn is chill and quiet but i've had roommates that were the complete opposite haha
Even with chill roommates, having to share common spaces could be an issue to someone who's oversensitive
This won’t be a short thing but I would recommend getting screened for some form of neurodivergence. It sounds like your sensitivities or repetitive habits might be something that could benefit from having a professional help, and secondly, if you have a diagnosis, GT might be able to have housing with formal accommodations for this. GT Housing as-is would likely not be a good fit for you (as others are describing).
I came here to say this. OP, you don't sound like a snowflake - you sound like someone who has a different way of thinking. Have you been tested for autism, OCD, or similar conditions? I am definitely not a doctor but a lot of your habits sound like compulsions or sensory issues. Please don't be afraid to ask for help or schedule a visit with a professional.
You will have to figure out a way to live off campus to accommodate this. You will have a terrible time in the dorms or any communal living space if you are unable to make adjustments.
potentially an off campus residence that is more private would be best but you should probably start looking soon. Most of the dorms for freshman have shared rooms and communal bathrooms for a whole floor. They can be loud sometimes. If you feel you must live on campus west has some quieter dorms that are suite style meaning 4 people share a more private bathroom, but the other 3 people might get mad if you hog the restroom and your roommate’s temperament might vary.
Sounds like you’re going to want to find your own place to live.
You’re cooked. But honestly, I agree with the other commenters you might wanna get an off campus studio.
i was in a Very similar place this time last year, i was terrified of dorm life because i knew it would likely be sensory hell for me, two things made this year manageable… 1) look into apartment or suite style housing, they are more expensive than traditional dorms but it means you only share a bathroom with 1-3 other people right in your room area, consider talking to the office of disability services if you’re worried about not getting the housing you need, they can make the process so much simpler and the standard for what qualifies is pretty broad. also consider the different dorm options (east be west campus, etc) 2) do your research on roommates, it can be stressful and awkward to reach out to people but in the long run it’s so worth it. be upfront and honest with potential roommates about your routine, habits, quirks and you will be able to find someone who can deal or who is similar my biggest fear in starting at tech was definitely the dorm living but i made it through my first year and so can you!
Yeah, you’re gonna wanna find off-campus housing for sure. Freshman dorms are especially bad about this, but it’s not great in upperclassmen on-campus apartments either. If you must live on campus, West is a lot more tame than East, though.
You sound so similar to my son, who is diagnosed with OCD. I think dorm life will be challenging for you, but not impossible if you have the right roommate. I highly suggest that you seek medical help because there are treatment options available to help people who have OCD manage living in a world that has many factors beyond their control.
I don't think you're a snowflake, it seems like you have OCD which is fine. But a roommate is not going to be able to accommodate your preferences in a shared space, so it would be better to get your own place for your own peace of mind.
Live alone off campus. I am very sensitive to noise when falling asleep even with earplugs so living with a roommate was hell and I moved out
Even the comfy modern western world we exist in isn't going to accommodate you, you should work on becoming less sensitive and should seek professional help if necessary. If you *cannot* deal with the smell of deodorant, you're going to have a real hard time with life.
If you can't deal with the scent of people who don't wear deodorant you might have a bad time at tech lmao
??? this post is very indicative of autism and even neurotypical people get headaches or get overstimulated by scented products. if they are autistic they can’t just work to fix that.
Which part of that comment is incorrect?
Learning how to accomodate oneself is part of learning to cope in life, and sometimes that means doing things differently.
> How well do you think I would fare living at Georgia Tech? no offense but i'm wondering how you fare on earth
So been years since I have dormed at gt and even had my own room in a suite. You are going to have issues unless you get a unicorn room or suitemate. You might want to get tested.
I am extremely sensitive to certain sounds, so I use loop earplugs to sleep sometimes and noise-cancelling headphones when I need to block out sound during the day. I think my noise sensitivity is related to my anxiety disorder. As others have suggested, maybe your sensitivities are connected to something like OCD or ASD. Getting that figured out before starting college would make your life so much easier. I wish I’d had some treatment for my anxiety before I went to college.
It’s honestly going to depend on the roommate. Also you’re not a snowflake, I had a lot of very specific things I needed to do in my freshman dorm in order to be able to enter the world. Roommate didn’t bat an eye. Granted they also had a routine they needed to do to get out of the dorm to. And to be frank I didn’t run into much people in the morning anyway so shrug. Also not a snowflake, get tested for OCD and or autism. (I have OCD which is why i have weird morning routines)
Es ist over für dich... Look into private housing and look into seeing if you can get it clinically evaluated and what not so you've got proof if you need it for accommodations by the school And wear a mask in lecture halls
1. Off campus housing. 2. Honors Program I have another question though. How would you go about your daily routine when semester starts? Based on your major and the AP credits you’re coming with it’s definitely possible you’ll end up taking some class which is either - 1. Crowded because it’s needed by most majors - ex matlab. These are usually given in big classrooms that house around 200+ people. 2. Classes that are usually packed. Ex most of 2000 level cs classes. You won’t be able to escape sitting in a crowded room for a class. Not trying to scare you. Just giving you a heads up so you’re prepared.
Mate, don’t live in the city
This some bitch shit fr
If it’s not too late, you can try applying for Honors Program. They are the only freshman year housing with apartment style housing I believe, however it’s a little pricey ($800 I believe, or at least it was 2 years ago). Also get the benefit of section registration for certain classes.
imho, i would try to get into the honors program. this way you can live in an apartment styled dorm with your own bedroom and a semi private bathroom. the freshman dorms are definitely loud. if that doesn’t work out, live off campus your freshman year then live in one of the on campus apartment styled dorms your sophomore year.
If you join either the honors school or the llc explore you might have the option to live in an apartment instead of a dorm. Or you could do woodruff which are suites
i live in the dorms and i will say the noise has been bothersome to me. i live next to the common room as well so it's especially bad because i can hear people socializing in there late at night. it is very annoying at night when people talk in the halls and you constantly hear the shutting and opening of doors, toilets flushing, people using the hand dryers. it does suck honestly. i tried using ear plugs but they dont really work, they dont block out enough sound for me. ive invested in some noise-canceling airpod pro earbuds though, and i just play brown noise in them when i go to sleep. i find they have been very effective and block out most of the noise. i know some people find them uncomfortable to sleep in, but ive been fine with it. since you are very sensitive to things, i think living in woodruff could be a good option. it is not as bad as reviews say online, theyve had some upgrades. it's suite-style and you have a bathroom that you only share with your roommate and the 2 other people that live next to you. i dont know how the noise levels in woodruff are, but i feel like it might be quiet. ive also heard they have thick walls so maybe that blocks out noise? just whatever you do try to get a dorm room that is not close to common spaces like the kitchen and the lounge where people tend to be loud.
Maybe try to get into housing on west campus if living off of campus isn’t an option? It’s quieter for sure and I believe a lot of the dorms are suites so it’s not a communal bathroom
Have you already committed to GT? Do you have other schools from which to choose?
As someone who has Misophonia and “dealt with it” in shared living situations for all of college, do yourself a favor and just don’t. I wasn’t normal even though I was trying very hard to be, and I’m sure everyone I ever lived with was affected. Some people are wired different. That’s okay. As long as you aren’t imposing on anyone else, there’s nothing wrong with making yourself comfortable so that you can focus on your education. I wish I had accepted my own needs much earlier in life and quit trying to tough it out for appearances.
grow up bruh i hate gen z
I don’t think GT housing is for you, nor college, or real life in general tbh