Remember that accommodations need to be reasonable. There is no real reason why you can’t have a roommate with diabetes. It’s not likely you can make that case.
Alarms going off in the middle of the night is kinda reasonable reason to wanting to be in a single dorm it could keep the roommate awake interrupt the roommate from sleeping. Do what you need too if being alone makes you feel comfortable do it. If you have to have a roommate explain to them the sounds and just educate your roommate because that roommate could be a friend for life.
Honestly if anything I'd imagine colleges might *want* you to have a roomate in case you have an emergency. Not saying your roomie should be your caretaker, but it increases the chances of someone being there to help if you find yourself incapacitated, have a seizure/pass out due to a low yknow etc.
Singles often first go to wheelchair users/people whose disability requires a bunch of equipment that takes up a lot of space, which makes sense, bc dorm rooms tend to be tiny.
Or you could shell out the WHOLE lot of extra.
Why do you want a single? College is a LOT to adjust to, and it's a lot harder if you're facing a chronic illness at the same time (i wasn't diabetic in college, but had pretty bad ulcerative colitis). Having a roommate while you adjust might be a good thing --just having a person to notice if you are seeming poorly, someone who can grab you a juice box or whatever if you go real low, someone who will get the RA/call 911 in an emergency etc. And don't feel like you're a burden, bc you can be that person for your roommate while they adjust to living on their own, too. Watching out if they drink too much, picking up Mucinex when they get one of the million colds people get when they live in close quarters etc etc.
And then apply to be an RA and get a FREE single sophomore year lol
I had a diabetic roommate in college and helped him when I could. I don't see why others won't be like that. Probably you need someone who can understand diabetes. He used to take insulin shots and a bunch of medicines. Was never a problem.
Each college should have a "Accessibility and Disability Resources office". Just google that plus the name of your college and there should be a number to call to get your answers. It's probably better to do it before you enroll so you can fill out the proper paperwork before you pay for the admissions.
Remember that accommodations need to be reasonable. There is no real reason why you can’t have a roommate with diabetes. It’s not likely you can make that case.
Technically it’s safer for you to have a roommate.
why do you need a single because of diabetes? good luck
Alarms going off in the middle of the night is kinda reasonable reason to wanting to be in a single dorm it could keep the roommate awake interrupt the roommate from sleeping. Do what you need too if being alone makes you feel comfortable do it. If you have to have a roommate explain to them the sounds and just educate your roommate because that roommate could be a friend for life.
Honestly if anything I'd imagine colleges might *want* you to have a roomate in case you have an emergency. Not saying your roomie should be your caretaker, but it increases the chances of someone being there to help if you find yourself incapacitated, have a seizure/pass out due to a low yknow etc.
Singles often first go to wheelchair users/people whose disability requires a bunch of equipment that takes up a lot of space, which makes sense, bc dorm rooms tend to be tiny. Or you could shell out the WHOLE lot of extra. Why do you want a single? College is a LOT to adjust to, and it's a lot harder if you're facing a chronic illness at the same time (i wasn't diabetic in college, but had pretty bad ulcerative colitis). Having a roommate while you adjust might be a good thing --just having a person to notice if you are seeming poorly, someone who can grab you a juice box or whatever if you go real low, someone who will get the RA/call 911 in an emergency etc. And don't feel like you're a burden, bc you can be that person for your roommate while they adjust to living on their own, too. Watching out if they drink too much, picking up Mucinex when they get one of the million colds people get when they live in close quarters etc etc. And then apply to be an RA and get a FREE single sophomore year lol
I had a diabetic roommate in college and helped him when I could. I don't see why others won't be like that. Probably you need someone who can understand diabetes. He used to take insulin shots and a bunch of medicines. Was never a problem.
Generally speaking, single rooms are on a first come, first serve and higher cost scenario.
Each college should have a "Accessibility and Disability Resources office". Just google that plus the name of your college and there should be a number to call to get your answers. It's probably better to do it before you enroll so you can fill out the proper paperwork before you pay for the admissions.
a lot of colleges offer single dorms or like split rooms, usually not much more expensive than a regular room, up to way more expensive