Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Home Sweet Home?

When my friends from back home (Oregon) found out I would be attending the summer term of BYU, they were a little disappointed I wouldn't be around for our last summer together.  Although I was mostly glad to be moving myself in a new direction, I found I as also let down that I wouldn't just hanging out this summer with my friends.  A couple weeks ago, I found out that 2 or 3 of my Oregon-buddies were planning a road trip down here to visit with friends (which would now include me).  I was pretty excited when I found out and they already planned on staying in my dorm / apartment (I live in Wyview) with me.  However.... when I first moved in a noticed a BYU Guest Registration form that permitted only one guest in an apartment at a time, and a failure to abide by this rule would result in a $40 fine.  I understand the need to register guests staying in your rented apartment so RA's can know when there are extra people and so a person doesn't end up letting someone else live at their house.  I mean, what kind of world would we live in if everyone didn't know what everyone else was doing all the time? (sarcastic).   I don't see the issue with visitors of the same gender staying over for a night, especially when it's less than 4 people, and if roommates give it the okay.  
It's hard being away from people you're use to seeing everyday, and it's nice to check up on old friends / be checked up on.  I would argue that the housing policy should not put a restriction on the number of guests allowed to stay over in your apartment unless there is excessive noise being made.