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My Dorm Diaries Nine months. One room. Three roommates. Check out how one college freshman dealt with her dorming days... Power Up Your Packing Don't know what to bring to college? Take a look at these dorm must-haves. Producing Roommate Harmony Roomies don't always get along, check out these tips for surviving some inevitable problem scenarios. Reflections on My Freshman Year The building we pulled up to didn't look much like home. It struck me as more of a miniature hotel. I scanned the row of windows lined up perfectly and symmetrically on both sides of the building's third story like a configuration of soldiers, wondering which one would be my new home for the next nine months as a college freshman. Roommate Face-Off: How to Avoid a Dorm Divorce The only task more daunting than actually getting into college is choosing the perfect person to spend a full year or more with in a room the size of a prison cell. But for better or worse, following a few simple roommate rules can help make your dorm situation tolerable, if not enjoyable. Roommates 101: 48 Ways To Keep the Peace Check out these 48 methods for keeping the peace amongst college roommates. Roommates You Don't Want Many of us get stuck with one of "those" roommates, but if you heed these tales, maybe you'll be able to spot the "Different Types"... before you sign a lease with one of them. Round One: Roommates, Fight! College can be great; living with your roommate can be a nightmare. But wait... before you throw in the towel, take some tips from these real students who survived the "Battle of the Roomies..." Should I Fly Solo or Take a Copilot? Is it a good idea to take your best friend to college with you? Find out why (or why not). Shower Shock Not every dorm offers up private bathrooms for students. If you're heading to a school that shares showers you'll need to learn how to survive with your hygiene and sanity intact. |