I lived in a suite-style dorm for my freshman year of college. I definitely had a different college dorm experience compared to my friends who lived in traditional dorm halls. I learned that there are different pros, cons, and social…
A Helpful Packing List for your Weekend Home From College
When I was in college, I roomed with someone who lived relatively close by, so she would spend a number of weekends at home instead of in the dorm. When she left, she made sure she didn’t pack her entire…
What You Need to Pack For Thanksgiving Break in College
Taking coast to coast flights while I was in college helped give me a good idea of what I should and shouldn’t pack for every break both during and in between semesters. Thanksgiving is usually the first one that you’ll…
The Best Survival Guide to Sharing a Dorm Bathroom
One of the parts of dorm life I was not fully prepared for was sharing a bathroom with more than one person. I didn’t think much of it beforehand, but as I settled into dorm life, I realized there’s certain…
The Complete List of Everything College Dorms Provide
Furniture / Structure Not only does the furniture you find in a dorm vary from hall to hall, but the rooms you find in a dorm can vary too. That’s why I’m going to list out the differences from both…
How to Pick a High Quality Dorm Room (14 Factors to Know)
Before deciding which dorm I wanted to live in during my freshman year, I knew there were a couple of details that I had to consider to make sure I was really going to like my new home. How much…
Pros and Cons of a Single, Double, and Triple Dorm Room
Double, single and triple dorm rooms all have their advantages and their disadvantages. I stayed in a double room and liked the companionship. My mom stayed in a single one for a year and loved the privacy that came with…