I was browsing through Facebook and I saw an article entitled "10 Things I've Learned After Living in a Dorm for 10 Days". It was a pretty good article, so I decided to write this one that's exclusively about Wells College. I've been here about five days so let's just dive right in to the things I've learned:
1. Find the Air Conditioned Spots
So I'm from the South and basically everywhere you go has AC. This is not the case here. To prepare, my parents got us this really large fan. My room is coolish 80% of the time but the other 20% is HORRIBLE. I also can't study if I'm hot, so I've found great places to be cool and study. Zabriske, Stratton and the Library are the only places to go for AC, so check those out.
2. Make Friends With Your Floor Mates
I LOVE MY FLOOR MATES!! They are so different and do so many different things, so it's exposed me to all kinds of different people. It's given me a "squad", but more importantly a support system! Also, they live right nearby so if I ever have a crisis I don't ackwardly have to wonder who I should go to for help because they are right there.
3. Find A Time to Study
Yea you want to hang out with your friends, but you are there for school. Focus on your homework and party later. Even better, study in between classes. Also, try finding studying techniques that work for you such as studying where you class takes place, or in your room, or outside, find what works for you.
4. Call Your Parents
Your parents are also taking a big step in letting you go, so this is also hard for them too. They want to know how your doing and about your friends. They want to hear your voice or see or face or both. So call them and let them ask a thousand questions and try not to get annoyed. They do it because they love you and miss you.
5. Establish Boundaries
Establish these with your roommate, floor mates, and your friends. If you don't want your roommate to have friends or boys in the room, then say that. If you don't want your floor mates in your room past a certain time, draw that line. Be strong in what you want because it's your space too. Also, setting boundaries early lessens the chance of issues later on in the year or a build of issues that leads to fights and arguments. Sometimes it can be hard to be firm but you will be happier in the long run.
College has been great so far! I'm so excited for this year at Wells and for all the lessons I'm gonna learn, all the people I am going to meet, and all the memories I am going to make!
