W: Hello. Can 1 help you?
M: Um, yeah. I'm interested in information on housing.
W: You've come to the right place. What would you like to know?
M: Well, first of all how do I apply for housing?
W: Oh, you should have received a set of guidelines and application forms in the admissions packet you got when you were accepted to the university. You haven't received that yet?
M: I got it... but I guess I didn't look through it carefully.
W: Okay, well that's no problem. If you have time, you can fill out the application, and pay the registration fee now.
M: There's no rush, is there?
W: Well you've got another couple months before the deadline, but housing on campus is at a premium right now. So if you wait too long, you not be able to get in.
M: Oh well, maybe I better do it today then. I do have a few questions, though.
W: Sure, what do you want to know?
M: I'd really like to have a single room. Is that possible?
W: Unfortunately there's a waiting list, and it's extremely rare for freshmen to get a single room, but there's no harm in putting your name on the list.
M: Oh really... Well, can you tell me about the rooms? Like what they come with and what I should bring.
W: Well every room comes with an extra long twin bed, but you need to bring your own sheets. You'll get a desk and chair, clothes closet and storage drawers, of course.
M: Do the rooms have Internet?
W: Yes, you can connect either by Wi-Fi or Ethernet, but unfortunately, there's a $40 charge per semester. Each room does have a telephone, though, and local calls are free. .. and so is the cable TV. The residence halls are pretty well-equipped too. There's a free laundry room, kitchenette, lots of vending machines, and each floor has a couple of nice lounges and common areas.
M: Cool. Can I bring a microwave?
W: No, sorry. That's not permitted for safety reasons, but you can bring other electronic gear like a small TV, your laptop, etc. |
