Hey Bestie,
Moving away from home for the first time can be exciting yet stressful. Living on campus was a memorable experience for me, as I am sure it will be for you too. It's your opportunity to explore who you are and finally have some freedom. With this new experience also comes adulting. Here is my advice for living in a college dorm room.
1. Have a packing list ready.
Sometimes we are in a rush on move-in day and forget to pack the most important things. Start packing ASAP! Here are Bestie's Dorm Essentials in a checklist.
2. Meet your neighbors.
An easy way to make friends in your first week on campus is by meeting your neighbors. Invite them to the dining hall with you or go to welcome week events together.
3. Split costs and go halvsies on shared items.
Living with someone else is cost-efficient. You can easily save more money by going halvsies on your cleaning supplies (clorox wipes, scrubber & scrubbing bubbles, windex, etc.), appliances (I recommend agreeing on someone buying one thing, either the fridge or the microwave and you can take your item home after), and other shared necessities (toilet paper, hand soap, air fresheners) as well.
4. Create a cleaning schedule.
Whether you are sharing a dorm room or not, a cleaning schedule is necessary. Creating weekly trash and bathroom cleaning schedules is crucial for the shared common spaces. Tip: share a google calendar invite to remind each other to throw out the trash and clean the bathroom for that week. Remember that a clean and comfy space helps you focus and be happier in your dorm.
5. Roommate agreements/roommate issues.
Setting boundaries is crucial, especially with your roommate. Ask them if you can chat about each other's expectations of living with each other. (You may want to ask them what they want and need from you as a roommate [lights off after 10 pm, a quiet room after 8 pm, etc.] and how to best support each other.) You do not have to create a written agreement. It can be a verbal consensus!
6. Storage units for out-of-state students.
A great tip that out-of-state students have surfaced is renting a storage unit after the school year is over. If you are planning to remain living on-campus or in an apartment near school, it ensures you do not have to pack all of your stuff and take it home again.
I hope you have the best dorm experience ever! <3
Sincerely,
Your College Bestie
Me in my dorm room hehe...
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