Problems associated with triple-room conversion

These are the problems that we foresee will unfold based on the current triple-sharing show room. You may or may not agree with them. Please give your comment and also voice out any other problems that you may foresee.

1) Technical issues with the layout
· The height of the double-decker bed as well as loft bed is too low for comfort, as people who are either sitting on the lower level of the bed or standing up at the table below the loft bed will easily hit their heads.

· With the layout of the room, it is almost impossible to squeeze in a fridge or a television set. The school may say that this is a luxurious option that residents can do without. However, to the existing students, this has almost become a necessity to us and something that we cannot do without.

· The fan that is being changed is too small for even minimal comfort. With our current fan in hall, it is already not strong enough during days where the temperature is exceptionally high. Many of the residents are even getting standing fan in the room to attain a minimal comfort level. With such a small fan, it is definitely not feasible and with the limited amount of space, it is also not possible to put in another standing fan.

2) Over-use of hall facilities (School’s research and our point of view)
· Toilets: Currently, for Hall 9-11, the ratio of residents per cubicle is around 4.5. For Hall 3 and Hall 16, based on the school calculation, its 7.5. Therefore, with the implementation of triple room, the increase ratio to 8 is deemed acceptable.

· Reading Room: The school will extend the reading room hours. This, to the residents, is not very feasible. Extending hours do not mean an increase of space.

3) Price of triple room
· The price of the triple room will be set at $140 per month. This is to cover the cost in conversion. This price is only $20 below the current double room price and henceforth, is not attractive enough for anyone to take up a triple room. With no price advantage, I do not see anyone wanting to opt for a triple room.

4) Noise Level
· Many halls are getting complaints from various living apartments around them for being too noisy. With Triple room conversion, the noise problem will be even more severe than it is as of now.

5) Social Issues
· Living together in a room is sometimes not easy for many people. Learning to adapt to each other way of life takes time. For a double sharing room, many problems associated with different lifestyle are already surfacing out. With a triple sharing room, the problems will definitely be even more visible.