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What to expect at college and how to put together your dorm room checklist
If you’ve just graduated from high school and are preparing for what might be your first year of college dorm life, you probably have a lot of
questions and concerns. You may be facing the first time you’ve ever
shared a room, especially with someone to whom you’re not related. What
if you don’t get along? What do you need to ? Top
bunk or bottom bunk?
For many, this will be
an entirely new experience. First off: relax. You’re certainly not
alone–chances are that every other freshman in the dorms will have the
same fears and concerns. Take advantage of the time before school
starts to prepare yourself. You can begin by visiting our Campus Life section and reading the many articles about what to expect and how to handle college dorm life.
College Dorm Life and Homesickness
It’s
natural for some homesickness to accompany your first two or three
weeks of adjusting to college dorm life. You’re in an entirely new
environment. On one hand, there are no more curfews, no constant
reminders to do your homework, no questions about where you’re going,
or who you’re going to be with.
On the other
hand, you’re on your own for what might be the first time in your life.
No one’s cooking your meals, except maybe the cafeteria staff. No one’s
making sure your homework gets done, or that you get up for class on
time. No one’s washing your clothes. The freedom accompanying college
dorm life can be both a blessing and a curse. However, during this
major transition, many students find that the biggest hurdle they face
in their first college dorm life experience is homesickness. In her
Christina Couch offers a number of valuable tips on how to cope with
the natural feelings of loneliness and homesickness that often affect
new students.
Finding an inexpensive way to
can be a great way to smooth the
transition into college dorm life. Many campuses offer free or low-cost
Internet connections in the dorms, so e-mail and instant messaging are
two ways you can check in with people at home. In addition, to save on
long distance phone bills, look into available VoIP (Voice over
Internet Protocol) services.
Sharing your
exciting and/or trying experiences with people from home can help
dispel feelings of isolation and loneliness. You may actually learn
that you’re not missing much. However, if feelings of homesickness and
depression persist as a result of college dorm life, make sure you talk to someone about them. A good
place to start with is your dorm’s resident advisor.
of the anxieties that comes with the approach to college dorm life lies
in the preparation. How do you figure out what to take with you? Preparing your college dorm room checklist can begin with your visit to the dorms during orientation. While there,
take a good look at what’s provided by the school. If you get the
chance, ask dorm residents how they prepared for their college dorm
life, such as what they brought, what they forgot, what they found out
they needed after a few days in their dorm room. In addition, visit
your college or university’s web site to see if they have a dorm room
checklist online, and also be sure to check for items that may be
prohibited from the dorms, such as candles or space heaters.
you’ve put your dorm room checklist together, contact your future
roommate to introduce yourself and discuss what each of you is planning
to take to college. There’s no sense in trying to fit two microwaves or
small refrigerators in what will will likely be extremely limited
space. This might also be a good time to discuss your individual
expectations and what you each anticipate from college dorm life. If your future roommate regularly stays up until 3 a.m., and you’re an
early riser, you will probably want to take the opportunity to set up
some ground rules you both can live with before you move in.
Megan O’Leary, in ,
provides a college dorm room checklist including many items you’ve
probably considered, such as an alarm clock, a computer, and other
essentials of college dorm life.
includes some items you may not have thought of, but that can make your
college dorm life more pleasant, such as houseplants, a shower caddy,
and a comfortable chair or bean bag. Be sure to get yourself a daily
planner or calendar to mark down important dates, such as when papers
or projects are due and exam days. Remember (and this takes some
getting used to), one of the biggest adjustments to college dorm life
you’ll have to make is to be disciplined, to put yourself in charge of
getting your homework done and preparing for tests.
Get Involved with College Dorm Life
experts agree that one of the best ways to cope with the loneliness
that can accompany college dorm life is to get involved in activities
on campus. Allowing yourself to get bored can lead to depression, so
make sure y the more you get out of your dorm
room, the more you’ll get out of college dorm life.
finding activities you like, you’ll meet like-minded people and develop
friendships, and when you broaden your college experience you’ll find
that college dorm life becomes easier and easier.
for more free information about college dorm life and meeting new
people on campus, how to tackle college academics, how to stay healthy
and in shape during your college years, and much more.
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