I have had a roommate throughout all four years of college, and based on both mine and my friend’s experiences, I can tell you about the pros and the cons to having a college roommate. As a general rule, you should have a roommate in a college dorm if you get along with others easily,…
Planning
What To Do The Night Before College Move in Day
I’ve been involved in multiple college move-in days; for myself and for my family/friends. During every single move, I learned more and more ways to be completely prepared for the big day. Here are some ways that you can prepare the night before: Some might say that preparing for move-in day all the way up…
A Guide to Suite-Style Dorms (Pros, Cons, Survival Tips)
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 rules that come with this living situation. Generally, a suite style dorm is set up…
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 etiquette and practices that you should follow if you’re going to be a good room,…
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 categories. Almost all dorm rooms, regardless of if they’re a single, double, triple, or quad…