Nothing will compare to the memories I have made first semester in the dorm.
You (hopefully) find a friend for life.
Although I was best friends with my roommate before living with her, I know now for sure that we will always be best friends. We have found a way to live in a tiny compartment without fighting and we are always there for each other, no matter the situation.
It is a pain to keep clean
You would think because it is such a small room that the cleaning would be easy, but that is so wrong. The constant in and out creates layers of dust and dirt on literally everything. Also, the shared air vents go for shared germs. I eventually went to air purifiers and new air vents. The idea of having a room that a complete stranger had before is also a little gross, but we made sure to bleach everything on move-in day.
You meet your best friends on your hall
You come back to the dorm after a bad day, at least 50 girls are on the hall to cheer you up. You need to study, head to the library! I have met so many people from just walking in and out, which resulted in so many conversations that turn into friendships. From advice to coffee creamer to a funky pair of earrings, everything you need is next door or across the hall.
Those nice, comfy beds (major sarcasm)
Ok, so the beds aren't that bad, but that is only if you put mattresses pads (a lot of them). Since I do not get much sleep-in college, my bed always feels so nice until I wake up in the morning. The cricks in my neck make it that much harder to get up for those morning classes. Even the most comfortable bed on campus will never be able to compare to that big bed waiting for you at home.
Those first college memories
Nothing will compare to the memories I have made first semester in the dorm. From coming in after rush week to discuss our experiences that day, to going out to the frats for the first time. Being able to go back to a dorm that is full of people that share these memories with you is so much fun because it creates a bond and such a great friendship.
LOUD
While I am never one to get bothered by people screaming or slamming doors at night, a few people seem to get a little irritated. The walls are extremely thin, so every louder conversations and door opened is definitely heard. Every step taken above you is maximized, which usually results in angry downstairs neighbors. I personally aggravate my downstairs neighbors a lot from just walking in at night. Although this can be annoying, always pick the top floor and you be living a luxury!
You are right in the middle of everything
It is so easy to get anywhere on campus from the dorms. I can walk to class, the union to eat, the sorority house, and the frat houses at night. I am able to get just about anywhere, which also means I save money for gas. Walking with your friends also creates that much more memories, especially walking back from the fraternity houses at night. Another benefit to the accessibility is you get your daily dose of exercise in. Nothing is better than saving money and staying skinny!
