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Admissions Office Q&A: Choosing a Dorm Matthew Whelan, director of admission at St. John's University, discusses how to choose the right dorm. Survival Tips From Real College Survivors Every year, thousands of students go to college unprepared. Rather than be one of the unlucky, heed the advice of some college pros. The Laundry Quandary You've embraced your new identity as a full-fledged adult, except for one thing - that gargantuan pile of laundry that is uncontrollably busting out of the closet, stuffed surreptitiously under the bed, draped over the new computer, and blocking the pathway to the mini-fridge. 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). Winning at the Roommate Game Before you move in, read up on how to make a winning roommate combination. Furry Fish and Other Exotic Dorm Pets 'Twas the night before school and all through the house, there wasn't a sound -- not even a mouse. That's because Waylan the red-tail boa constrictor, at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house, ate it for dinner... 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. A First-Hand Account of Substance-Free Housing Katherine Hayes recounts her experiences living in substance-free housing at Boston College (Boston, MA). Substance-Free Housing Offers a Safe and Healthy Oasis College is often thought of as a time to experience as many things as possible, including frat parties. These days, with substance abuse on the rise, and intolerance for it rising as well, many campuses are offering substance-free living. |