2006-06-12 23:50:27 · 28 answers · asked by Hysteria 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Lay down the ground rules from the very beginning. Start by asking others what they expect from you in terms of etiquette and sharing. This will open up the door for you to stipulate your expectations and requirements. Everyone has unique idiosyncrasies or cultural divides that require thoughtfulness.
2006-06-12 23:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Label all your personal belongings: books, Cd's, etc. If people borrow it they will know who it belongs to. Lock your door even if you go to shower or the rest room. Sorry, but people will steal from you. Get to know your next door neighbors and you will meet people through them. Make sure that your roommate is compatible, if not, beg, plead to be allowed to either move in with someone more compatible or live by yourself. Be friendly, invite people over for microwave popcorn once a week, don't skip classes and study hard. Stay away from drugs and excessive alcohol and people that use them. Use the dorm kitchens and cook your own food if possible and keep track of your laundry when washing your clothes in the dorm laundromat area. Your clothes will disappear if you go off and leave them. Get to be friends with people that have cars. Call your parents once a week, but don't tell them too much. Beware of weirdos that hang around college campuses. Use your common sense and have a good time.
2006-06-13 00:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mary M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and participate in the fun things, but always remember to read your lessons first. There's no one there telling you to do your homework anymore, and basically it's up to you to read up in those expensive textbooks. Here in America, the dorm beds are a bit longer than your usual twin-sized bed. You can buy special sheets for it from department stores and online. Also, you'll want a mattress pad that is thick because the beds are super hard.
Don't forget to read the bulletin boards located all around the campus. A lot of information is posted there for your benefit.
Yes, have fun. Just remember that now you need to make the effort to get involved and still do your studies.
2006-06-12 23:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by zencherry67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your 'Space' and keep it that way. There is a place where you will HAVE to sit and disassociate from others to study.... have a plan B for when it is party time if you do NOT want to be in on it. Set your boundaries then, or you might never have them...and do NOT get up in campus drama. Don't try to stick out, you will enough simply minding your own business, lastly have a person on campus to confide in...a confidante....could be anyone. OH! Don't eat at the cafeteria there, you'll pack on the weight. You may think I sound strict, however this works. Above all do not carry cash.
2006-06-13 03:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make friends with the people who live on your floor, you may not always party with them but they will be good friends and good help in day to day living. Be very very considerate towards your roommate, dont take things or them for granted just because you both get along, wash your dishes, keep your side of the room neat, dont leave your dirty laundary lying aroung people dont like smelling that. Most importantly at the beginning of the year, discuss things with your roommate, sort of like rules concerning drinking, members of the opposite sex in the room etc. Those two issues could cause serious problems into the sememster
2006-06-13 02:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by cvo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to have to set priorities. Whether to party, and how often if you do so, and how much time you're going to spend studying. I have known a lot of bright students who received so-so grades because they were immature and prefer to party instead of study.Thus their dreams of going to law school or graduate school faded with time.
Also if your roommate enjoys partying try to find a new roommate. When it comes to dorms, a bird of a feather flock together. Those who party hang out with each other, and those who study hang out in the library. The bottom line is you have to decide if you want to have a good time during college or a good time after college.
2006-06-13 00:00:24 · answer #6 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some great ideas already! One reason it is good to make friends of your neighbors: when you have to go ask them to be quiet so you can sleep, maybe they will! Dorms can be very loud! Earplugs would be good but make sure someone comes to get you in case of a fire drill/real fire. Study elsewhere! Be hospitable but not too much so or you'll have a constant party in your room.
2006-06-13 00:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by pamccia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Flip Flops are your friends
2. Ramen will be your most creative outlet ( with meat, spaghetti sauce, etc.)
3. Lock your closet!
4. Clean your room every week
5. When taking a shower, watch out when someone flushes the toilet a few floors up...
6. Do your work, but yet when you have free time...enjoy yourself.
7. Check out being an RA, get paid
2006-06-13 05:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by summerain2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on my dorm life, be friendly, go out of your way to make friends and know all on your floor. Lots of college fun will be with these people. PARTY ON
2006-06-12 23:54:56 · answer #9 · answered by wooly2223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not the only person on the planet. You have to be prepared to face people with drastically different opinions and backgrounds than your own. Peer pressure will not be like it was in high school. There won't be any parents to limit you any more. The gloves will come off. If you can be secure with yourself, you will survive. Know yourself and your limits...and then don't compromise.
2006-06-12 23:54:12 · answer #10 · answered by contrafilms 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋