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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. Deciphering Dining Plans Before you commit to a dining plan, learn more about what they entail and how you can decide which is best for you. Furniture, Food, and Fungus Let me share with you a few key things I've learned about dorm life -- specifically, "The Three F's": furniture, food, and fungus. My Dorm Diaries Nine months. One room. Three roommates. Check out how one college freshman dealt with her dorming days... 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. Dorming or Commuting: Which Is Best for You? There are pros and cons to both living in a dorm room and living at home. Here are some student-savvy factors to consider... 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..." To Buy or Not to Buy? Take note of the top five things every incoming freshman should purchase to prepare for life in a dorm room. Top 10 Dorm Room Must-Haves What do you absolutely need to pack for college? For befuddled freshmen, here's a top 10 list of dorm room must-haves. 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. |