To dorm or not to dorm? That is the question. If you ever find yourself wondering about the dorm life, here are a few pros and cons to help you out. Pro You gain new party mates. College can be party central for some. You will more than likely meet some of your closest college buddies when you’re out on the scene. Con Realizing that not everyone is a good fit for you. It’s all fun and games until you realize that some people don’t know when to quit.
To My Ex-Roommate, I’m sorry. I’m sorry because I really wanted us to work out. I thought we would be best friends, sharing food, sharing clothes, and talking about boys late into the night. I thought we were a perfect match, that you and I were meant to be, and I’m sorry I was wrong. In my stories of our falling out, you’re the villian. You hated me for no reason, you went crazy, you caused everything to fall apart. But as time passes I realize that may not be entirely true. I know I wasn’t the perfect roommate, I stayed up too late and borrowed things without asking. I invited people over and didn’t ask you if it was ok. I may have even gotten drunk a few times and you had to take care of me. But I hope that you understand that you weren’t perfect either. You
The college resident assistant is truly an interesting character. You’re bound to come across one or two during your time, which means you’ll become well acquainted with their always chipper personality, near suffocating levels of friendship, and also the rules they hate to enforce. Resident assistants go through a fair amount of training to make sure they’re able to handle any situation in the most amiable way possible. That’s why sometimes it can be hard to tell what they really mean when they say something to you. Fear not, though, because here’s a handy guide to help you decipher your R.A.’s words. 15. “I’m here if you ever need anything.” What it means: “I’m required to say that.” 14. “My door is always open.” What it means: “My door is open except when I’m sleeping, studying, having sex, or just don’t want to be bothered.” 13. “We’re all adults here.” What it means: “Maybe
After living for a year in a cramped, musty dormitory, the prospect of having your own apartment feels more like preparing to move into a palace. Think of all the freedom you’ll have, all the space, all the privacy! You start hoarding townhouse brochures and online shopping for sectional sofas like there’s no tomorrow, counting down the days until you’re settled in your new home. It can’t come soon enough. This is the time of year when people start looking for next year’s living situation, so start shopping around now! I know touring your potential first apartment is really exciting, but try not to get tricked by fresh paint jobs and a pretty model unit. To get a good deal on a quality place to live, you have to keep all these things in mind. 1. Can you really afford it? Or can you just barely afford it? If you
If there’s one experience all college students share, it’s dorm living. Whether it’s a good or bad experience, we all know what it’s like. Some of us share a dorm with 2 other people and use the same bathrooms as the rest of the floor. Some of us are lucky enough to have our own room and our own bathroom. At the end of the day, we all have to learn how to live with other people even if the space is small and gross. However, some colleges have kicked it up a notch to give their students dorms that rivals the apartments of the rich and powerful. Here’s some of the best! Try not to get too jealous or send in your transfer application. 1. University of Michigan Upperclassmen at this public Michigan school have the opportunity to live in this 450 dorm complex and enjoy amenities such as
