If you will be staying in dormitory room on campus, bring only what you will need. You will find that you have very little space for your stuff in a dorm room. Write out a basic list of necessities and then shop strictly within it. There are many space-saving storage choices to pick from.…
If a dorm room is in your future, pack light. Dorm rooms are limited in space, and having too much stuff can quickly make them look cluttered. Write out a basic list of necessities and then shop strictly within it. There are many space-saving storage choices to pick from.…
Consider living in a dorm room during your first year at college. While it's not as fashionable as having your own apartment, it's a great way to become more involved in campus life. You'll be close to other students, making you more likely to make new friends and avoid the loneliness of living alone.…
Many college students have roommates and live in dorms so they can save a little bit of money. Remember that where you live can have an effect on how well you do academically. Although dorm life can be exciting, if you are comfortable with living at home, do it.…
Pack only the essentials if you're staying in a dorm. They're not big and don't offer a great deal of organizational space. Write down the essentials on a list, and do not buy extraneous items when doing your shopping. Find some things that can help you with organizing your things.…
Many college students reduce costs by staying in dorms with roommates. Remember the environment you live in can contribute to your success or failure in college. Living with roommates in a dorm room can be enjoyable, but think about staying at your home or with your family if you think that's better for you.…
Pack only the essentials if you're staying in a dorm. They're not big and don't offer a great deal of organizational space. Write down the essentials on a list, and do not buy extraneous items when doing your shopping. Find some things that can help you with organizing your things.…
At first glance, many students are immediately drawn to the social environment of a university. Various universities including NCCU, UNCG, NC A&T and WSSU all provide socially adequate environents where students are given access to differentiating programs, parties, clubs, dances and events. Another common connotation referenced when accessing a university is the utilization of dorm rooms. This can serve as either a pro or a con, depending on a student's personal preference. There are students who may not mind sharing their space with another student, but there are also students who prefer a bit more privacy and seclusion. Having a…
Don't bring a lot of stuff with you if you are going to live in a dorm. Dorms can be very cramped, and clutter takes a toll quickly. Draft a list of what you need, what you want, and stick to it. Find some things that can help you with organizing your things.…
: As a first year college student I think that adjusting to college would be one of the hardest things for me to do. Making the transition into a new environment and new relationships with new people is not the easiest thing to do when you have adapted to certain people almost all your life. I will be expected to adapt to an unfamiliar environment, adjust to different living arrangements, and develop new relationships. Living with roommates may be the first ‘test’ of my freshmen experience. I will have to face the challenge of adjusting to roommates who may have very different boundaries and individual needs than family and friends from home. My roommates and I may or may not develop close friendships, but communication and compromise can build a smoother transition. College brings a unique opportunity to interact and live with people from various backgrounds and cultures. Expanding my worldview by learning about each other’s differences and similarities will likely enhance my college…
Dorm life. Most of us will go through college with the life changing experience of living in the dorms. Although it's mandatory for freshmen to live in the dorm, the social life of it is not too bad. The one major problem most face though is the meal plan. Meal plans are designed to allow students the freedom to eat anywhere on campus and not worry about having cash. There are many options to choose from on campus and the meal plan covers all of our restaurants. Meal plans are based on a weekly cycle and will reset each Sunday at midnight. "Meals" may be used at Couch Restaurants, which is an all-you-care-to-eat facility. When Couch Restaurants are closed you may use a meal for meal exchange at any of our other dining…
Living on campus is another stressful aspect of my life as a college student. Even though there is a sense of freedom that comes with having your own place to live, it still is a large responsibility to manage. Paying rent while also taking maintaining a stable living environment takes quite a bit of effort and, fortunately, I have survived at least one semester. I’m glad I’ve taken on this task, however, as it’s yet another example of the ways that I have continued to prepare myself for larger responsibilities down the…
A common place amongst this university to some would be the housing dormitories. As some may consider me as a loner, I consider myself someone who is keen of privacy. My dorm is a place where I can gather my thoughts, my emotions and grasp reality. Being new to Massachusetts, I could describe any place I gaze upon; all being a new sight. It is too bland of an experience to describe a park, a beach, or a garden, because everyone has painted their own unique pictures of these familiar experiences. So I chose the campus dormitories, well my dorm. The sights, sounds, feelings and smells that occur are just as remarkable as sitting in a park observing the life around me. Looking through my fifth floor window I can easily see two miles into the distance. The sun sets off an explosion of reds, blues, oranges and purples into the sky, that are visible to any naked eye. The red rooftops infiltrate my window screen and reflect off my mirror. The streetlights resemble stars that are masked by Salem’s inner city light pollution. The naked maple trees in the near distance are breaching over the multifamily homes; the abundant pine trees are full of life and blooming with greens and strength.…
Living on-campus will allow you to meet more people and establish more friendships than if you live off-campus. Living in a dorm means that there will always be someone around to hang out with. You will also usually be aware of any campus activities and how to be involved in them. For example, you are doing homework on your desk, and your neighbor stop by telling you there is a cook out just started near the library. So you can either keep working or throw up your pen and go have a hotdog. That is not easy if you live off-campus.…
The constant complain of first year students about not having a place for them to hang out during their free time because most study areas and even libraries are dominantly occupied by older students, was finally solved when I made representations in the school board to ask for funds for the construction of at least two study sheds exclusively for the use of freshmen. The construction was done before the end of the first semester, and the facilities are now serving their purpose to the delight of our youngest students.…