Taking dolls to school or college?

When I got my dolls, I ordered them to be shipped to my campus. I just moved out of my dorm to avoid the roommate situation because I like my privacy too much to mess with a roommate.

 

Do you think it would be worth bringing a doll to a college out in the middle of no where full of snobby kids and hippies where this one guy from town likes to go around and steal a bunch of bikes all at once? I'm kind of worried what would happen, but I don't think I could stand the long periods of time away from my doll. I also worry what could happen at home with my crazy brother and dog.

The area doesn't seem too bad but the student body does have a history of getting drunk...

 

I'm far past high school and also long past college. However, I would not recommend taking dolls to either. There are too many "kids" who think that ruining another person's property is fun.

And at college there are also the partiers and drink too much. Drunks make bad choices. I didn't take anything breakable or very valuable to college for this reason. Don't get me wrong, I trusted my roommates. But if you think they are the only ones who will be in your room you are mistaken! You will make other friends and so will they. If you do choose to take BJDs with you, I would suggest also bringing a lockable case or trunk. Just to keep them from being accidentally broken or even stolen.

Keep your precious items at home, they will be much safer.

 

Honestly, it depends on your room mate. My dorm experience was literally one of the worst experiences I could have so I definitely would not have brought anything of value with me. I kept my Xbox 360 locked up at all times when I wasn't using it there and that was probably the only thing of value I brought with me.

 

I had a room-mate last year but we basically ignored each other. I had quite a few expensive items out, no dolls i don't own any yet, but i feel it would have been safe if i had. i was barely there for most of the year. i was round a friend's room most of the time, leaving my items unattended and nothing was moved once. some room mates will be fine, some will not so its good to be sure before you bring anything expensive. i just dumped all my stuff when i got there and hoped for the best. I'm living in a house now with some mates, and i trust all of them so i'd happily leave a doll out knowing it will be safe. again, if you dont know who you are with, keep them hidden whilst out until you are sure its safe. its not worth risking a potential steal or sabotage.

 

Buy a chest/wooden box that can lock, and put your dolls in there when you leave. Then it should be safe.

 

I think it depends on your college to be honest. My college had a townhouse setup for their dorms. Though six of us shared the same "house", each of us had our own seperate rooms that could be locked. We only shared common areas like bathroom, kitchen, loft and livingroom. If that's the setup you're looking at I don't think there'd be any problem bringing your dolls. You could just lock the door when you're not there.

I do know that it's not exactly the way all colleges work though. If I had to share a room with someone, I would probably leave them at home at first until I got to know the person better. If I found I could trust them, I might consider bringing one after I'd gotten to know them better. If they had a penchant of breaking my stuff - and I've experienced this... old roommates borrowed my vhs/dvd player and broke it. I removed it, replaced it with a better one, and never let them borrow it again. Shortly after, I requested a change of residence. In any case, if they were careless, or breaking any of my other items, or showed any potential of stealing, I'd leave my dolls at home. Maybe consider asking for a change of roommate. But that's just me. I can't live properly with someone who disrespects my things, no matter how big or small, or how valuable they are.

 

Definitely not! First of all, people think I'm a freaky nerd as it is, I don't need to give them more ammo. Second, the people who do know me and aren't doll owners (which is all but 1) trash talk enough without the doll there, I couldn't imagine how hurt their feelings would be if I brought them xP And finally, I'm not as concerned about burglary as I am about injury. They could be dropped or knocked over accidentally, or even purposely knowing some of the bird brains at my school.

 

I got my dolls while in uni, and I have taken them to campus maybe once or twice. Most people don't say anything to me, but some just go on about how "freaky" they are. I tend not to take them out with me just because I don't want to deal with people not shutting up about how "freaky" they are.

 

I'm at college and I just got my first BJD... I already trust my roommate pretty well, and she's never showed much more interest in my doll than a passing remark about his creepiness when it's sitting on my bed staring at the door when she comes in, so I'm not concerned that she would bothing him or touch any of my stuff lol. I usually stick him in his box under my bed when I leave for more than a few minutes.

 

I flat with my partner, and he has friends over quite often. And they are, well, boys. And they like to do boy things. Like have fights with the couch cushions, and make forts. (Yes, they are all over 20..... XD ) I trust them enough not to intentionally hurt the dolls (they know what I would do to them!!) but there is still a chance someone will bump them or sit on them etc etc. So They generally live in their houses, or with my partner's bionacles. Because, it seems, boys magically don't disturb their own toys!
I generally take at least one of my tinies out with me when I go places, mainly because they can be transported easily. I want to look into making a case for Andi, my SD girl, so she can come to uni with me too. Because she and I both have friends there, so it would be nice to be able to take her!

 

I'd like to carry my doll to 3-d design with me. My teacher is very interested in playing with the joints and the sculpt.

 

I'm actually taking my Puki to class to show an older classmate of mine. :3 She's totally interested in meeting little Echo.

 

I've taken my dolls to school on several occasions, but I only take them out for my friends that are interested in dolls. Most recently I took my doll to school because one of my professors really wanted to see one. He's the set designer for my theatre, but he also teaches some art related classes. I really tend to look at dolls from a more artistic stand point. All my doll's clothing are made by me or someone else (usually swaps) and I either do their face-ups entirely or I modify them... He thought the art side of it was quite cool and wanted to see them in person instead of just the pictures on my cell... so I took one in.

A lot of people at my university know that I have dolls, but they always jump to thinking that I have them to practice making clothing. I don't mind that because they don't judge me for it.

 

I love taking my boy with me places. People usually give me snide remarks but I can't say that it bothers me *shrugs*

 

Luckily, I don't have to worry about people stealing my stuff. Even when I was at a community college, I didn't worry about anyone stealing. I guess it's that the people just don't care, and are more into themselves, rather than other people (i.e., you don't get to make too many friends there). I wouldn't have brought her there, though, because I wouldn't see the point.

Luckily, they tell you (over and over) that "You're not here because you have to be here; you're here because you want to be here." So if anyone who did want to steal was on my campus, they wouldn't be there for long. Community college really teaches one to really rely on yourself for you education (no one's going to push you).

At my new college, as I said, everyone was pretty cool with her. I'm surprised that I get so many people who say they wouldn't, actually.

It is difficult if you don't have proper room, or a proper method of transport for them. She'd never go with all my other books because I tend to toss my bag around, and it's dirty because it's 2-years old. I made the poor mistake of planning the transportation the night before, and it was really annoying to schlep around a second bag.

 

I must say this is an interesting thread, though I don't have my doll yet I think I can add my opinion.

Personally I would not have taken my doll to school with me, since my town is full of nothing but.. really, low people per say. As for college, lucky for me my campus is about 15-20 mins from my house so I don't have to live on campus. But if I did have to live on campus I would not take my doll with me, mainly because I am so paranoid about people taking my stuff.

 

This.

I'm in spring of senior year at a smallish private college. Both my roomates have been wonderful, but friends of mine have had major theft issues amongst other things.

If you decide you want your doll there:

A. Wait a few weeks, get to know your roommate and their friends first.

Are they reliable? Do they lock the door? Are they respectful of you and your property? Do they have any issues with money/drugs/whatever that might lead them to theft? Do they ever come back drunk? Do they smoke? Is their significant other a jerk who might vandalize your stuff because it's funny?

If you don't know, don't bring your doll just yet. If you do know and you have any cause for concern WAIT.

B. Put your doll away when you aren't there. Don't tempt fate. Besides that, if your roommate isn't a doll person (my current one isn't) they will appreciate your efforts to not leave your doll staring at them while they work. It can be unnerving for some people.

You don't have to leave him/her in a carrier all the time, just don't make your doll a target. Also, while you have every right to have your property respected, it's always a good idea to remember that there are those that would deny everyone their rights.

C. Get your doll insured at full value. You'll sleep better and your should probably have insurance on your other items (computers etc,) anyways.

D. Don't worry too much. If you've done the above, your doll should be just fine.

 

Up until a few months ago, I probably would've said no.

However, I've recently gotten into a photography class at my college, and people are encouraged to bring in subjects they find endearing to describe to the class. It's pretty much an adult "Show and Tell".

I was hesitant to bring Ansell the first time, but I was blown away by how many girls (and guys) thought he was pretty cool. I even got a fellow classmate to actually ask for a few of the websites to order one in class. It was pretty nifty, not gonna lie.

 

I have taken my dolls to both class and college. However, the class I've taken them to is a crafts class and the professor wanted to see what I'd sewn for Trinket (and one lady that works there also wanted to see Trink since she collects dolls), and the only reason why I brought them from home at all is because I have my own locking bedroom in an apartment-styled dorm.

But even if you do trust your roommate(s), I'd still use caution. I mean, I trust my roommate and her boyfriend well enough, since they keep their distance from my stuff, but there's always friends of theirs going in and out of our apartment and I don't know how well I can trust any of them. So I keep my room locked pretty much every time I go out. Don't limit your circle of trust to just your roommate(s), you never know what kind of people they may bring in! ;]