Taking dolls to school or college?

The biggest problem with roomates seems to be roomates who don't lock doors. Not just for dolls, but laptop and other item theft as well. You can purchase a small, lockable steamer trunk and keep your doll in there when you are away. Steamer trunks look stylish on their own, more so than a safe or such.

There are degrees of doll acceptance. Try figuring out your roomate's comfort level one degree at a time. Don't just jump to degree 4.

Degree 1: No comfort. Terrified of dolls, perhaps, or openly refers to them as "ugly doll" or "scary doll." Best to avoid friction by keeping said doll out of sight, whether by steamer trunk or making a poster bed with certains for him to hide in.

Degee 2: Collectible comfort. Accepts the doll as a valuable collector's item, otherwise neutral opinion. Would not actually play with the doll.

Degree 3: Friendly. Plays a little with doll posing and photography. Holds the dolls, and handles face/wig properly. Interested in knowing more about ABJDS in general, but may not want to own one.

Degree 4: Total comfort. Only after making sure that the person is at this level would I share the doll's personality. Anything less and they will probably think you're a wack job for saying "This is my doll Adrian, he's a 100 year old vampire. He has an online boyfriend named Chubacabra he met in a perfect match game." People well versed in the fandom understand our dolls having characters, others just think our shrinks need their licenses re-evaluated. This is someone familiar with the fandom. They may not want a doll themselves, but they're deffinately a fan and would have no problems handling your doll as if it were their own.

 

I definately know how you feel. I got into ABJDs when I was a junior in college. At the time, Bratz were dominating my bookshelf. (Yes, I adored the Tokyo A Go Go line) It was not so much theft or anything that bothered me, but I wanted to be respectful of my roommate.

My roommate just came to the US. Her childhood wasn't as pleasant as most young American girls have it. Ergo, she did not have toys growing up. I just did not want to flaunt my doll collection. I kept my bookends Bratz minimal.

We did get along, but she was one of those shy-type roommates. Not bad, but she would have been cool if she loosened up.

In my living situation right now, I'm just worried that the five-year-old does come into my room and start playing with my dolls. It seems she has no toys of her own. The family I share the house with really locks her up, and other things that I will not go into.

 

Well, I knew my roommates would get along with Coal when I ordered him since we'd known each other for a semester before I got him. If you're worried, wait it out at first and once you know then you can decide if you want to bring your doll to school.

My doll is basically just another member of the group so I got lucky with my situation.

 

i'm not sure i would have brought mine to college when i was there because it wasn't really an ideal situation for such things. i always lived with friends, but i had an apartment style dorm where we had a mutual bathroom between two "apartments" of 4 people, and the 4 people across the bathroom weren't always friends. there was no way to prevent those people from coming into your apartment when they left, granted the specific bedroom could be locked.

also, i was an art student. i spent ALL of my time in my studio, so that would have meant a lot of time for my bjd to be unsupervised. my studio wasn't safe for something so emotionally valuable either.

i think the "wait and see" approach is good advice. test it out, see how things will be. if it doesn't work out, it would be hard to be apart from your doll, but if you went home on breaks, maybe that would make that time all the more special.

 

i rent a studio with my bf so there isnt a problem with roommates or theft of dolls. i take him with me everytime when i go back and forth from home^
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i think college people can be more mature, and they wont judge you like high school kids would. but perhaps wait and get to know your roommate first and tell him about your doll, what makes him special etc. before you push a scary doll in somebody's face^^

 

I'm considering taking my doll to school when it starts again in the fall. I'm 13 and will be in 8th grade. I'm not worried about people taking my doll, as they have other, "more expensive" things to steal (not that there are too many thieves anyways) So...are there any other people around my age here, and if so, do they take their dolls to school? Where else do you take your dolls? I remember having an AG doll and she went everywhere with me...
Dolls at school- good idea or bad idea?

 

*shudder* I was in a dorm last fall, but I didn't own any BJD's back then- and I still only own a Dollfie Plus, but I would have NEVER EVER EVER even let HIM stay in the dorm. My roommate was one of those social butterflies with no respect for my stuff, and random people were always in our room- much to my antisocial dismay. I would always go home for the weekends and take ALL of my stuff with me. I'd always see pictures flying across her computer screen when I returned- of people partying on MY bed. Once or twice I showed up without notice to get something I'd forgotten, too, and she had all her hair styling stuff and dirty underwear spread out over my bed and dresser. And that's not even the worst of it.

I agree with whoever said the common criminal wouldn't even know how they're worth anything, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't disrepect your dolls and fling them around when you're gone

 

I'm gonna be heading to college in the fall, and I would NEVER consider leaving Jon and D-chan at my house while I live on campus. I've taken them all over the place already, including to cons, stores, and my high school. After being touched, held, dropped, and occasionally molested by many people, I think they can handle a few roommates.

 

I was really interested in this becasue i'm going to college in a few months and I'm having a hard time dealing with te fact that my mom might make me leave macabee here--I think I'll know the girl who's my room mate and plus, I don't really trust him here with my mom...so i'm glad to hear a lot take their dolls with them ^^

 

I agree: unless you know the people you are moving in with, don't take the dolls, and for god's sake never admit what they cost.

I had roommates my first year that I got into horrible fights with, and having to live with someone like that creates so much anger and negativity.

A year later, in a different dorm, one of my roommates got addicted to cocaine, but thankfully went into rehab before she progressed to the stage of stealing my stuff to finance her habit.

You never know, because these are people with lives totally separate from yours, even thought you live together. And even if you get to know them and trust them, you might not trust the people they invite over while you're not around. Unless you have your own room with a lock on the door, I wouldn't risk it.

 

Hah, my mom actually had a real problem with me wanting to get a doll right now since I'm off to college next year. I would feel relatively comfortable bringing a doll to college, as in I wouldn't care what people thought, but on the other hand I'd be deathly afraid he'd get stolen. I know many people wopuldn't know the true price, but they look pretty expensive...so...tis why my mom justwants me to wait so I don't have the hassle of not even having the doll with me when I'm at college.

 

I'll have no problems with roommates as we have our own rooms where I'm going. If I felt like it, could just keep them hidden from everyone on my floor.

My friend who owns BJDs is also going to the same Uni. We've promised to never mention how much they are worth to anyone ever! If no one knows, I doubt there will be a problem. The only acception is if we make some good friends who are interested in becoming owners themselves. ^^

I also plan to make a lockable lined chest to keep in my dorm. I'll make it so that I have a safe place to put my dolls if I plan to be away from my room for more then a few hours. Failing that, I'll probably keep them out of sight and get insurance just in case.

Alot of people have said its not worth the risk. Only you can decided if it is or not!

 

Wow, I can't believe this thread is here!!! I was hoping there was! I will be getting my first bjd around the time I start at a new university. I have never done the whole "dorm thing" before, and I had planned on bringing my foot locker for my viola and keep my doll in there in her box until I get used to my roommate, then bring her out when I feel she would be safe. Is that a good idea? I do not want to leave her at home when I had JUST received her!! I may bring my Megan doll, too (Magic Attic) and keep her in her box in there, with all her belongings. I have had her for years, and I do not want to leave her here.

EDIT:: Oh, I got my foot locker/trunk thing at Wal- Mart. ^_^ I got it years ago, but they should still carry them.

 

I was desperate for a thread like this and it must be divine providence that I found it! I'm heading off to college in the fall, and just getting my first doll within the month, I have no desire to leave him at home...he'd be so lonely...and I'd probably skip class to come and reclaim himXD I have no idea how my mom will react to me taking Seravo with me (her only comment so far has been 'at least don't carry the doll around during Rush' haha), but I know that he will help me feel 'safe.' I'm not thrilled about living with a stranger in a tiny room, in a completely new environment, but the thought of having Seravo with me makes it all seem much more manageable. Hopefully, my living arrangements will change before I bring my next one home! And I am excited about all the photo-ops! The thought of Vo being stolen or violated in any way makes me tear up, though! Must think positively!!! We should post a support thread in the fall to discuss our (mis)adventures in university-land!

 

That is a great idea! I'd love to start a thread like that! Count me in!

La

 

I'm going to an art college in Fall '07, and I plan on keeping Ciel in his carrier, under my bed when I'm not there. I'm not afraid of him being stolen as much as I am afraid that he might break or get dirty.

 

I'm going to have all three of my dolls with me at school next year. I'm looking forward to it, especially now that I'll have a single.

Last year, my freshman year, my roommate was a real jerk. But even so, she was more inconsiderate than spiteful and never made mean remarks about my dolls (to my face, that is; who knows what she told other people). I never had trouble with them falling or being stolen (most college students aren't interested in stealing dolls), though a lot of people who saw them did think they were freaky. But if a person is willing to judge me based on my hobbies, I don't care if they're my friend anyway. For me, it's better to know things like that about a person up front, and my dolls kind of help me with that. (And my anime plushies and cosplay costumes etc. etc.)

I would have missed my dolls like crazy if they weren't with me, though. When I was sick or sad, they made me feel better. When I was happy, they were there to magnify my joy. They would have been in more danger at home, to tell the truth, without me to take care of them and watch over them. So, despite my roommate experience, I'm very glad I brought my dolls to school with me, and will do so for the rest of my college career! ^_^

 

So many people going to art college! Anyone off to MICA? (I know NO one that is going. :'C ) Lily is coming, and will have her own space in my bedroom no matter how strange my dormmates may be.

 

Hello~ I just joined to ask a question. ^^; It would be very helpful if it could be answered~ The question is...Is it okay to take a dollfie to school? I go to high school, and I'll be a junior when school gets back. I'm hoping to get a obitsu 60cm body if I can manage to get the money. Also, I'll be getting a dollfie plus in a few days. I was just wondering if anyone takes their super dollfies to school and if schools have any issues on them. I'd also like to know if there are any dollfie owners in Surprise, Arizona. ^^;

 

Several people around here have taken their dolls to school with them. My friend has, and ive heard of a few others doing the same thing

Do YOU think its alright? Would you get in trouble for having it with you? or would people try to break it or take it from you? I could never imagine having taken Kodona to a school with me for those reasons.

But if your school is more laid back, and..well..SAFER..then i dont see why it would be a problem. Are you willing to leave your doll in your locker if you have to? and more importantly if something DID happen, could you deal with it and accept what's happened?