Categories: Uncategorized

10 Tips To Make the Transition to Dorm Life Easier at UA

Graduation is only weeks away. Then, you’ll be off to college in a few months. Being in a new place with new people can be scary so make the transition to dorm life at UA easier with these 10 tips!

julia.tutwilerhall.

1. Find what dorm building you want to live in and the rules it has.

This will make shopping for dorm décor way easier.

2. Find roommates ASAP…

Once you have made your official college choice, begin looking for roommates as soon as your school opens the housing app.

theprospect.net

3. …And actually communicate with them

Since you have to live with someone you should at least try to know them. Living with people you know will be easier than living with complete strangers.

4. Decide who’s going to bring what for your dorm.

This way, everything gets covered without one person paying for it all.

relate.com

5. Pick your room wisely.

Look at building layouts and ask current students there what they recommended. A good dorm room can change your whole experience.

hungrymeetshealthy.com

6. Prepare early for move- in day.

Make sure you have all of necessities for dorm life. As well, make sure you are aware of UA’s move in procedure.

7. Narrow down your wardrobe.

Before packing up, go through and get rid of clothes you know you won’t wear once you get to school.

See Also

8. Don’t bring your whole closet from home.

Closest space is limited, so only bring what you need for that semester.

9. Follow the social media accounts of your housing.

It will make it easier to catch information that might be important.

10. Find sites that deliver straight to your dorm.

Some sites like this one will deliver décor straight to your dorm. This will make the trip to campus easier.

pbteen.com
What are some other tips to make the transition to dorm life at UA (or any college for that matter) easier? Comment below and share this article with friends!
Featured image source: julia.tutwilerhall., commons.wikimedia.org
Natalie Turman

Natalie is a journalism major at the University of Alabama. She has a love for cookie, cats, and crafts. She also has a thing for music and art.

Recent Posts

The 10 Best Makeup Subscription Boxes To Try This Year

Let's be real. Sometimes, you just don't have the time to go to your fave beauty store and figure out…

1 hour ago

20 Tips Every Hofstra University Freshman Should Know

Being a freshman is such an exciting and stressful time for every student. It means entering a new place with…

13 hours ago

15 Cheap And Fun Date Ideas Near Harvard University

Despite going to class, studying and spending our life savings on school; we still want to spend some time with…

17 hours ago

The Best Moisturizer For Men For Healthy Skin

We've all seen the beauty industry favor women's skin care products. However, over the past few years outstanding men's skin…

20 hours ago

The Best YouTube Vloggers That Need To Be On Your Radar

If you're a big fan of YouTube, then I understand why. YouTube is destination for so many things - whether…

1 day ago

10 Signs You Studied Abroad In College

When you decided to head across the pond to drink heavily and eat pastries embark on a brand new cultural experience, you…

1 day ago