Request A Bunk

Offer A Bunk

Open to students and alumni; find fellow members of the Wabash community offering you a short-term place to stay while traveling for business or pleasure

Open to alumni; you make ‘Bash Bunks work by opening up your home for short-term stays; you participate as much or as little as you like, and, don’t worry, your privacy is protected

Before

‘Bash Bunks…

We recognized the need for more opportunities for students and alumni  to connect in-person easily. For some, this is largely utilitarian. For example, if a student needs a place to stay in Washington DC for a couple days while interviewing for a job  or graduate program, or for a week to pursue an externship, Bunk Hosts can make the pursuit of opportunity far easier for him. For others, ‘Bash Bunks provides an easy way to build and maintain the great relationships afforded by the Wabash global community. So an alumnus dropping in to San Francisco can find a fellow alumnus to meet up with.

After

‘Bash Bunks…

Bunk Hosts agree to post their general housing availability in our database—anonymously and according to their interest-levels. Second, Bunkers search the database to find a strong fit for their needs. Third, Career Services works in the middle to ensure a good fit, accommodate the needs of all participants, and offer alternatives where necessary.

GENERAL

FOR ‘BASH BUNKERS

FOR BUNK HOSTS

All participants—both Bunkers and Hosts—are expected to abide by the Gentleman’s Rule.

Bunkers are expected to abide by the house rules of their hosts without fail, and to ask questions where expectations are unclear.

Hosts are expected to produce clear house rules for their guests and communicate them beforehand.

All participants are expected to communicate clearly and promptly about the details of the housing arrangement.

Bunkers are expected make their own travel arrangements to and from their host site.

Hosts are expected to provide a clean and comfortable place to stay for their guests.

Bunkers are expected to pay their own way for any expenses not related to temporary housing, including food and transportation, except where prior arrangements are made.

Hosts are expected to accommodate and respect the privacy of their guests as necessary and arranged beforehand.

FOR ‘BASH BUNKERS

What can I use ‘Bash Bunks for?

‘Bash Bunks is a flexible platform, so you should use it in whatever gentlemanly way you think up. But here are some recommendations: externships, job-interviews, networking with alumni, graduate school visits, preliminary investigation of a new place to live, etc. Just don’t use ‘Bash Bunks with the expectation of being catered to by your host; you must always abide by house rules.

When should I request a Bunk?

Two weeks advance is best. Occasionally, a shorter lead (even a day or two) can work out, but there is no guarantee.

Should I take a gift to my host?

Gifts are great, but they need not be extravagant. We recommend taking a local treat of some kind (e.g. Indiana chocolates) or Wabash gear from the gift shop. Gift-giving is an art. If your host was heavily involved in theater, for instance, perhaps a relic from the theater department is appropriate.

I had a great or bad experience. What now?

No matter what the experience, it is appropriate to thank your host by sending a hand-written card. Report both great and bad experiences to Career Services for further discussion.

FOR BUNK HOSTS

How involved should I be in my visitor’s stay?

As much or as little as you and your visitor like. The key is to make sure you get expectations for involvement relatively clear ahead of time. Note that some visitors will be on tight schedules with important work to get done; a lack of involvement should not be taken as a sign of disregard or disinterest.

What expectations should I set for my visitor?

Whatever you like. It is your house and your house rules. It is important to make these clear up front. Just think about all the things that might annoy you (eating your food, not making a bed, coming in too late) and be clear about what you expect.

I had a great or bad experience. What now?

Please discuss your experience with Career Services as soon as possible. We love to hear about the successes of the program, and we want to improve it as much as possible to make sure the experience is always enriching for both Bunkers and Hosts.