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Learn about the ins and outs of dorm life, from packing and dealing with roommates, to survival tips and safety precautions.
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  10 Boxes or Less
Have you packed the right things? Did you pack too much? Did you pack enough? Read on for some advice from college students who have been there, packed that.

5 Roommates, 8 Semesters
Considering most things about college scared me, rooming with a total stranger was definitely the biggest of my worries. In the end, I had five roommates in four years. It has been an adventure and a challenge, but take it from me--there are ways to make dorm living less draining.

A First-Hand Account of Substance-Free Housing
Katherine Hayes recounts her experiences living in substance-free housing at Boston College (Boston, MA).

Admissions Office Q&A: Choosing a Dorm
Matthew Whelan, director of admission at St. John's University, discusses how to choose the right dorm.

Admissions Office Q&A: Deciding Whether to Live On or Off-Campus
Matthew Whelan, the director of admissions for St. John's University, discusses how you can decide whether to live on or off-campus.

Alone Time at College
Whether you're an introvert or not, finding some alone time during college can be hard. Here are some tips for how to make it work.

Campus Living: On Campus Vs. Off Campus
Come this fall, will you be a dorm devotee, or will you be keeping your distance by living off-campus? Check out how these students came to their decisions and what perks and drawbacks you can expect whether you choose to live off or on campus.

Choosing College Roommates Online
Why not put students in charge, and let them choose college roommates for themselves? That's exactly what some schools are doing.

Chronic Disease Sensitivity Training 101: How to Be a Supportive College Roommate
Lindsay Butler was walking into her dorm room for the first time when she felt her heart start to beat out of control. Already waiting inside was her smiling, happy college roommate. "'Hey,' she beamed," Lindsay recalls. "I began to cry. When she asked 'What's wrong?' the walls began to close in on me--I was having my first panic attack." What will you do if it's your college roommate who's suffering from a chronic disease?

Creating Communities in College
Forget the typical student housing assignment where you choose a dorm based upon which has the biggest closet or the best view. Nowadays, colleges and universities offer a wide range of housing options that are more focused on building a student community...



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