For most students, college equals freedom. Freedom to eat what you want, to stay out until the bars close, to not go to class or, for some people, have sex. While having sex could be a score for one person, it may end up being quite a loss for the roomie who now has to sleep in the study lounge.
Even though sexiling may be outlawed at other universities across the country, (see Tuesday’s “Binghamton students retain right to ‘sexile’ roommates”), it is still a common occurrence. But what do you do when you find yourself locked out of your room at 3 a.m.? Release offers some suggestions.
1. Transfer to Tufts
Administration at Tufts University have recently passed a rule that a student may not engage in sexual relations while the roommate is in the room. If you constantly wake up to moans, consider a transfer app, or better yet fill one out for your roomie.
2. Build a fort
Amy Goldberg, a sophomore cinema major, suggests you make sleeping out of your room a more enjoyable experience and relive your childhood at the same time.
“If it happens a lot, build a tent in your lounge or common room and camp out,” she suggested.
3. Revenge
If you find yourself sleeping on the floor more than your own bed, revenge may be the only option, according to Ryan Gallo, a senior computer science major.
“If it happens often enough, turnabout is fair play as long as you don’t mind living in constant fear of being able to get into your room,” Gallo said.
4. Make a survival kit
Keeping a small bag of distractions in case of emergencies can be a good idea, suggested senior biology major Caylin Braun.
“I always had some Mad Libs or games to play in case I was locked out,” Braun said.
5. Invest in a futon
If you live in a suite, sometimes buying a futon could come in handy and be more comfortable than the couch, advised Wally DeLeon, a junior political science major.
“My suitemates in Mountainview have bunked their beds and added a futon,” DeLeon said. “It provides more space and adds a good place to crash for the night.”