College Life: How Different Dorms Control Who Can Be Inside
Are you curious about how dormitory security works? Here’s a look at the systems colleges use to manage access and keep residence halls safe.
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How To Ensure Your Packages Arrive in Great Condition
If you go away for college, be prepared to send mail back home to those who miss you. Making your packages look their best will make them even more special!
Simple Ways To Feel More Relaxed in Your Dorm Room
University can be stressful, but your dorm room doesn’t have to be. Here are simple ways you can feel more relaxed in your college dormitory room.
How To Reduce Stress When Packing for Your New Dorm
Moving into your college dorm is an exciting experience. Many students build their independence in college and start forming lasting social relationships and skills that they carry through to their adult lives. Having your own space is freeing but moving into your new home comes with hurdles. What do you pack? What do you leave […]
Choosing Between a Dorm or Apartment: Living Where It’s Right For You
One of the biggest decisions college students have to make when starting school is whether to rent an apartment or live in the school dorms. While both have their pros and cons, the right choice will depend largely on your own tastes and goals for your college life. Here are four considerations you should keep […]
How to Find the Perfect House to Rent
Students who have experienced dormitory life may be wary of returning to campus in the fall and sharing tight spaces with dozens or even hundreds of other students. Colleges know this, and they’re taking precautions and coming up with protocols to ensure students can return to campus and still observe safe social distancing. Students who […]
Things to Consider When Choosing a College Dorm
Dorm living is an essential part of the college experience, especially during your first year. It’s essential to find the right dorm for you so that you can have the best year ever. Here’s a guide to the things to consider when choosing a college dorm that will work best for you. Dorm Style, Layout […]
Five Tips to Make Moving into a Dorm Easier
Moving out for the first time can be difficult and scary. You have to know what to expect and be prepared to live on your own. Both parents and future students should take special note of these tips. Moving away from home and into a small room with a stranger can be stressful. Here are […]
College Dorm Room De-cluttering Guide
If you happen to be short on space around the dorm room due to being stressed out with looming exams and not much time to deal with clearance of your place, then you will need to reconsider priorities so you can find a good solution for your needs. With the challenges and potential distractions often […]
College 101: How To Compromise With Difficult Roommates
If you have roommates in college, then you probably know how difficult it can be for several people to get along in a small space. There are a few ways you can deal with difficult roommates who might not see things the way that you and the other people in the dorm see them. Talk […]