College Dorm Room Survival Guide
Tips on Everything from Roommates to Compact Refrigerators
Nov 9, 2007
The college dorm room-- what an experience! If sharing a tiny room in a noisy hallway with a total stranger seems stressful, well, who can blame you? At its best, residence hall life can be a blast, but sometimes you may find yourself wondering how you'll ever make it through a year in this situation.
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of life in a college dormitory!
Should You Live in a Dorm?
Before you move into a dorm, you should seriously consider whether this is the right option for you. Perhaps living at home with your parents and commuting is a better choice, or perhaps you're ready for your first apartment. Some of these considerations will be financial, as living in a dorm may or may not be an inexpensive option. To help you decide, here are some advantages and disadvantages to living in a dorm room.
Choosing a Dorm
As an incoming student, you may or may not be able to select you dormitory of preference. Some schools offer residence halls that serve special interests. For example, students who are studying a language might enjoy living on a language floor where they can get experience speaking on a daily basis. Other students may choose to live in a dorm that's located close to most of their classes. Many students will have the option of choosing between a single-sex dorm or a dorm that houses both male and female students. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of coed dorm life.
College Roommates
The roommate experience is one that many students dread! Problems are almost inevitable when you're sharing a small room with another student, so you'll need to learn how to manage conflict and create a friendly atmosphere for both of you. To help you make the most out of your roommate situation, here are some roommate survival tips.
Dorm Room Necessities
What should you bring to your dorm room? Do you really need a compact refrigerator? When you're sharing a small space, you're going to need to be selective about what to bring and what to leave behind. On the other hand, there are some necessities you won't want to forget. To help you decide what you need and what you don't need, here's a college dorm room shopping guide.
Dorm Room Decorations
Chances are that your new digs aren't the nicest in towns! Dorms tend to have that institutional feel, complete with bad lighting and mass produced curtains that scream 1973. No, you don't have the money for an interior decorator, but with a little imagination you can create a cozy atmosphere in a small budget. Here are some ideas on how to decorate a dorm room and how to choose cheap dorm room furniture.
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