Living in a triple and quad style dorm room has its pros and cons, and knowing what makes them different can help you decide whether or not it’s worth it to live in one. Living in a triple or quad dorm room can help you save money, save time and energy on chores, give you…
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A Guide to College Dorm Showers (Do’s and Don’ts)
One of the most nerve racking things about college for freshmen can be sharing a communal bathroom. I used community showers when I was in summer camp on college campuses, but not long term. My friend, however, spent her whole freshman year using a hall-style bathroom and has gotten to know the do’s and don’ts…
Choosing Your Dorm Color Scheme (The Ultimate Guide)
When I was a freshman in college, my dorm hall was accented with a beautiful teal all around and inside the building. It really brought the place to life. During my sophomore year, however, they repainted it gray and everyone on campus complained about how depressing it looked. Color has a huge impact on how…
How Big are Most College Dorms? (Ranked By Type)
Before I went to college, I didn’t know much about any type of dorm besides a double dorm. I didn’t know that there are four different types of dorm rooms with varying sizes and layouts, giving students way more living options then they probably knew about before applying. In general, the size of college dorms…
14 Most Affordable College Dorms (And Which is For You)
When I started college, I wanted the experience of living in a dorm room. In fact, in a 2021 study done by Makenzie Joseph of Eastern Illinois University, she found that living on campus “…provides multiple avenues for creating connections that enable [students] to feel like they not only belong but are wanted and valued…