Sophomore Lyndsey Wajert, The Hatchet’s contributing opinions editor, examines GW Housing policy relating to dorm access by contractors.
The cable guy in question was a licensed contractor working in conjunction with GW to install a product I ordered. I expected to have to wait all day in my room to let him in, but my schedule became completely booked. After figuring I could reschedule for the following day, I returned to my room that evening to discover that the product was already installed. Standing there in confusion – should I feel uncomfortable at the apparent intrusion or happy that the work was done? – I couldn’t help but remember something I learned freshman year. Though my residence hall room is “my” room, it is also a University-owned space which certain people can (and occasionally should) access.
Funny you should mention that. I’ve been at work all day and my roommate just texted me that when she got home from her job, our door was wide open. Her computer was still on her bed, so hopefully it was just a worker of some sorts but there was no note or anything. If they’re going to enter without notifying you, it would be common courtesy to leave some sort of notice…right?