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folklaur
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this is a mix of a prayer request and a rant.
my poor teen has been TERRIFIED to leave for college on Thursday. She is a nervous wreck. She has tried to talk herself out of it. But one of the things that has helped has been that she knew who her roomate was going to be. When she had gone for the Orientation Weekend back in April, she had hit off of with a girl she met, another incoming freshman, also a Catholic Homeschooler, and they had talked to whoever they needed to so were assigned to be roommates.
She has tried to contact her a few times, but we didn't hear back - but figured it was due to busyness, etc, so no biggie.
Sarah finds out today, that the girl has decided NOT to attend, she instead has gotten married at the courthouse to her boyfrind of four whole months. She didn't even tell Sarah herself. Sarah had to find out from anotehr friend of hers.
I have to say, in all honesty, that if this is any indication of the this girl's character, I am actually glad she will not be Sarah's roommate, as Sarah can be a "follower" sometimes. But Sarah is now even more upset. Will she be in a room alone? Who will she be assigned to? Everyone else has already been assigned based on compatibilty (they had huge forms to fill out to try to find good matches, etc.) Etc, etc.
I want to yell at someone, and of course that is silly. But I am REALLY MAD that this girl wasn't even nice enough to let Sarah know herself (she felt bad or funny, I am sure, but still, these are supposed to be young adults, and if she is old enough to get married she is old enough to make a phone call and let Sarah know.)
And I am really MAD that someone would treat my daughter taht way.
And now - what do we bring? Everyone else that we have talked to is splitting what to bring - refridges, microwaves, TV, etc. Do I just send her with everything now? Eegads.
So. That is my Saturday afternoon. 
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I would first contact the school and confirm that this girl will no longer be your dd's roommate.
Then find out if the school has assigned another roommate, and get her contact information.
If they haven't filled the spot, maybe your dd will be in a room alone. That would not be so terrible.
You just need to cross one bridge at a time, as my dad used to say.
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As a young college freshman, this would have upset me terribly...I will pray for Sarah and for you, Laura...Keep us updated on how it goes...
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That happened to my younger sister, sort of. It turns out that the college actually had paired her with a male student...oops! Good thing they figured it out BEFORE she got there  She did end up bringing everything, though about a day before leaving for school she found out she had a new roommate assignment (at least this one was female  ). Anyway, not having a roommate adds quite a bit of stress for someone leaving home for the first time. Be patient and loving! She'll appreciate it. And bring whatever she needs to be comfortable (within your means of course  ).
I'll pray for her (and you!).
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