Dear New Residents of Dadisman 245,
I know you're probably eager for move-in day as it slowly but surely approaches. But the moment you see your room, you're probably going to be in shock. Yes, the room does seem really small at first, but I promise you will get used to it. As you unpack, it will be a lot bigger than you think. You will have room for all of your stuff, and you will settle in. The only thing that sucks is that you have an oddly shaped room, and there is only so much you can do with the place – trust me, my roommate and I tried everything.
Just know, you have big shoes to fill. Dadisman 245 was the hangout room. It never seemed to be just us two roommates in the room; there was always about five people in the room. It also was never quiet, and it really didn't matter what time it was or how late it was; there was always people constantly in and out. We also were one of the only people on our floor to never get busted for having alcohol, so keep that tradition going.
You've probably heard rumors of Dadisman being haunted. It actually does seem like it at night. You will most likely "hear" things in your closet that will freak you out. And if you're walking in the hallway at night, it seems like a scene from "The Shining." It actually is a creepy place.
Also, make sure you are able to compose yourself after long nights at the club. The thing about Dadisman is that you will get in trouble if you come back from the club at 2 a.m. slurring your words and stumbling over yourself. That's one thing that set Dadisman apart from other dorms. Your room will also never judge you for those very important 2 a.m. Jimmy John's orders that are completely necessary after a night out.
Anyways, your dorm room is about to become your home for the next nine months. Make sure you make it as cozy as you can in order to avoid getting homesick. Command strips will become your best friend, but your worst nightmare at the same time. Command strips typically peel the paint off of the walls in Dadisman because the paint is so old, along with the building.
Always be prepared for that God-awful fire alarm to go off at 4 a.m. It happens a lot more then you would think, and the alarm is so quiet in the halls that you can barely hear it in your room. If your residents are as unfortunate as mine, you guys will have a flood that results in the building smelling terrible for days, and many people's belongings getting ruined.
Try to avoid arguing with your roommate as much as possible. It really isn't worth it to constantly be arguing with them when you have to live with them for nine months. Be careful what you do in the dorms, because it's easy to find out if you are breaking rules. Don't let your RA know anything that you're doing because, although they may seem cool, they probably aren't, and they probably will get you in trouble.
Most importantly, be careful, and have fun. Your new home treated me greatly during my first nine months at college, and I hope you can experience the same thing.
Sincerely,
Erika
