Over the course of your first year in college, you will learn a plethora of things from how to do laundry, if you didn't already know, to dealing with sharing your *tiny* living space with a roommate. With this list, you can move into your dorm with realistic expectations. This being said, get excited to move out of your huge comfy room at home and into a room that's questionably smaller than a jail cell.Make sure to choose your 'froomies' carefully.
1. You will probably hate your roommate at some point.
2. Forget about cleaning under things, it's just too small for that.
Trust me, your dorm room will get messy SO quickly. All of the sudden there is so much filth, you must clean. Only to discover that unless you move all of your things into the hallway, you aren't able to fully clean your room. This is particularly great if your roommate gets sick: yay germs!3. The bathrooms are disgusting.
They seem clean at first glimpse, but after everyone's first college party experience, you can forget about it being clean at all. Don't forget your shower shoes, you NEVER know what happens in those showers.4. You won't be able to bring all of your clothes.
It is more than likely that your closet is big enough to fit about 1/4 of your entire wardrobe. Prepare to clothes in and out for each change of season.
5. You will get distracted if you attempt to study in your room.
There are infinite distractions in the residence hall, especially when you're trying to study. Due to the fact that so many people are living in such a small space, it's nearly impossible to get some peace and quiet, so get familiar with the library!6. You MUST establish rules of conduct between you and your roomie.
Your roommate will probably touch something of yours at some point, and you'll hate yourself for it. Make sure to put rules in place about borrowing things, and guests. Imagine coming in late at night and your beloved roomie has her bestie sleeping in your bed...
7. Do not rely on the dining hall for a nutritious meal.
The dining halls are heaven for those who enjoy eating chicken nuggets and pizza everyday, but if you want to get a balanced meal in, go out to eat. The dining hall may have a salad bar, but stay clear of that germ-infested lettuce.
8. A one nightstand with your hall-mate is NOT a good idea.
Not only is that super cute boy living right down the hall from you for the next 10ish months, he is also going to see you when you get up for your morning pee- before a shower and primping- everyday.
9. The walls are mostly paper. You'll hear everything around you.
The people above you might be the best people ever, but to you, they'll be the worst. At every turn, you'll hear their awesome heels and door slamming. To avoid this, invest in some sound-proof headphones, or a broomstick to let them know how you feel about their cute heels.
10. Your hall-mates can be your best friends.
Things between you and your roommate will not always be perfect, but your hall-mates can be the best friend you never had! Their room may even become your hideout from your roommate.11. The lobby is actually for studying, not cuddling with bae.
Don't go in the lobby expecting to cuddle with your newest boy/girlfriend, leave that in your room. Everyone on the floor will instantly lose all respect for you. Go in the the lobby with the intention of studying, or socializing.
Sounds like a blast, doesn't it?!
