I'm sorry to hear that the housing people are being so evil. I think I'm confused about how this works though. Shouldn't they be helping you in finding a new roommate if it's their housing? Since I know how much you hate your current residence, maybe an apt. in the area would be nicer. Of course finding a decent and inexpensive one is probably easier said then done.

Are you seriously thinking about leaving the program? Maybe you could transfer schools.

But I'd love to see you if you have time during your trip. And if you need to talk, don't hesitate to call.

That's exactly what I'd assumed: that they'd find me a roommate, knowing that my own had left. But no. If I want a roommate, I have to request their assistance in finding one. Where that's written or explained, I've no earthly notion. But then, this isn't earth. This is hell.

Fortunately, I'm only visiting. :) And I should be nice and escaped by the end of May...from this apartment, if not the entire university.