Here’s some tips to survive dorm life. Learn the bare necessities – like being a good roommate, dealing with homesickness, maximizing your space, and organizational skills – among other undergrad things.
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Campus Life
Posted by Patrick Hanan on June 29, 2010
Moving away to college is an entirely different experience than what you're used to. This guide has all the tips to help you get adjusted to your new campus life.
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Resident Assistants in College
Posted by Patrick Hanan on June 29, 2010
Instead of Mom and Dad watching your back, you'll have resident assistants. Learn what they are and how they can help you during and after you make your college transition.
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Finding Your Way Around Campus
Posted by Patrick Hanan on June 29, 2010
A college campus can be a large, imposing thing for the uninitiated. Some of
them can be scattered across cities or multiple towns, or be the size of a small
town themselves. Knowing where you are going is important because you will have
classes that you need to be on time...
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Bare Necessities on Campus
Posted by Patrick Hanan on June 29, 2010
You might not be able to go to your favorite hometown store anymore once you live on campus. Here are some tips on how to find the necessities once you're away at school.
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Reusing Moving Supplies in College
Posted by Patrick Hanan on June 29, 2010
College is a time when many people learn to be thrifty. It might be due to apathy, the college culture, a lack of finances, or any combination of these three. There are some functional ways to reuse packing materials from your college move that will save you money and give your...
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Dealing with Homesickness
Posted by Patrick Hanan on June 29, 2010
For some, going away to college is the first time they have lived away from
home. It might even be the first time you've moved in your life. It is normal to
feel some homesickness at some point and long to be back in a place where you
were more comfortable and sure of your...
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College Move-Out Day
Posted by Patrick Hanan on June 29, 2010
After you've finished a year (or a semester) at school, it is likely that you'll
have to leave your dorm for some other place to live. Whether that is a friend's
house, a new apartment, or back to your parents' place, you're going to be
taking part in move-out day, a time...
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Cheap Ways to Decorate a Dorm Room
Posted by Nicole La Capria on March 6, 2013
Moving out of your parent's house and into your own digs for the very first time is exciting. Enjoying your new-found independence, the first thing you'll want to do is make the space your own. If you find it difficult to express yourself on such a tight college student budget,...
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Tips for Keeping Your Dorm Room Clean
Posted by Robert Moreschi on August 2, 2013
Dorm rooms are fairly small, even smaller than many studio apartments. The accommodations typically allocated to first-year college students aren't really what you would define as “luxurious” or even “accommodating” really. Often, you won't find much more than a pair of beds, a...
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Dos and Don'ts of Dorm Decor
Posted by Robert Moreschi on August 7, 2013
College is an exciting time for many people and an experience that most kids look forward to for most of their early lives. For the majority of incoming freshmen, moving away to college will be the first time living away from home, and while most dorm rooms are no bigger than...
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How to Repair Dorm Room Damage
Posted by Nicole La Capria on October 2, 2013
Accidents happen and sometimes you knick a floor or wall while you're at school. Learn how to make small repairs in order to avoid fees when you move out.
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Tips for Staying Healthy While Living at College
Posted by Ana M. Ferrer on March 28, 2014
While you might have led a healthy lifestyle while you were home, you might find it a bit harder once you're on your own at school. Get tips on staying healthy at college.
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Pros and Cons of Joining a Fraternity or Sorority
Posted by Ana M. Ferrer on April 4, 2014
Fraternities and sororities are not for everyone. But as
with every experience, especially those during your college years , it's important to try new things. There are
pros and cons to every experience so it's important to weigh your options before
making decisions. Here...
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10 Tips for Surviving Your First Dorm
Posted by Cassandra Rose on December 20, 2018
Moving to college is both an exciting and harrowing experience that teaches you how to live on your own. It's completely normal to be worried. To avoid stress, follow these tips for surviving your first dorm experience.
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Stay Organized at School
Posted by Ana M. Ferrer on September 3, 2015
A big part of a successful year of school is being organized--how else can you expect to keep track of assignments, tests and events? Not only will staying organized keep you focused at school, but you'll be able to apply your organization habits to your life after college,...