Summer will be turning into fall before we know it or wish it to! That means school season is approaching and kids will be moving back into the dorms. Anyone who has lived in a dorm knows that while it's convenient and sometimes exciting, it isn't exactly luxury living. After a summer of being at home, I know that I will be missing things that I took for granted before I knew what dorm life was really like!
1. Not having to wear shoes everywhere you go
I mean, you can choose not wear shoes to the bathroom or to the dining hall, but I wouldn't suggest that!
2. Being able to leave your room without having five conversations with neighbors you will inevitably run into
Some of them are really cool and interesting people! Sometimes those are fun conversations to have and you might just meet some great friends! But not all of us are that lucky and there will probably be some pesky neighbors!
3. Taking an elevator countless times a day
Taking the elevator isn't difficult, but the waiting gets old really fast! The elevators definitely run slower when you're in a hurry, I'm sure of it!
4. It doesn't smell like a cafeteria all the time
One of the perks of living in a dorm is that the dining hall is preparing food all day long, so there is always plenty to eat! But at the same time, this also means that it smells like food everywhere in the building. It's hard to resist those french fries!
5. Getting to have your pets around
You can't be prepared for how much you'll miss your furry pals. There aren't many animals that live in the dorms at all, so seeing a dog or a cat at school makes any day a happier one!
6. Doing laundry is a lot more convenient at home
There's no awkward hauling of your clothes up and down the elevator when doing laundry at home!
7. Quiet time!
There are designated quiet times in most dorm buildings, but there are some people that just don't think that applies to them!
8. Playing your instrument or your favorite music loud
The walls are pretty thin in dorms, so blasting your favorite album or practicing your trumpet wouldn't be the most neighborly thing to do.
9. Having an oven
You can't bake fresh scones without an oven!
10. A bed bigger than a twin
Dorm beds can be really cozy but after a while, it's hard not to notice how small it really is...how do the tall students even sleep?
11. Not sharing a bathroom with a dozen other people
Depending on your living arrangements at home, this might be what you miss the most!
12. Ice!
Ice is definitely one of my creature comforts! The convenience of having an ice maker at home is something I do miss at school, and sometimes just not worth the trip all the way down to the dining hall.
13. Having storage
There's only so much storage in a dorm room. Make the most of what you have with drawers and stacking. Or, go with the method used in this gif!
14. Less responsibility
When college kids are home, it usually means it's summer! Nothing like time off from studying to relax!
15. Driving a car
Not having a car at school doesn't make getting around campus any more difficult, but if you're not into bus rides, it confines you to stay on campus. No cruising with the music loud and windows down after a long day.
Sometimes these luxuries of being at home are missed by college students, but there are positive aspects of dorm life during the college adventure. Being a college student comes with a lot of freedom and opportunities to learn and grow each day, and dorm life provides a social experience like no other!
