If you haven't begun shopping for dorm essentials for your college-bound kid, it's time to start now. We understand your first-time shopping for dorm supplies can be overwhelming (there's so much to get!), so we put together a what-to-pack-for-college list to help you navigate this...
Most colleges across the country require students to live in campus housing during their first year, making dorm life a quintessential college experience. Though it becomes the norm for most college students within a month or two, the preparation and unknown can feel daunting in the weeks...
College is a big financial commitment, including the cost of living on campus. Just like with any financial decision there are some considerations to make.
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Related How to Hoard Food for Survival During an Economic Collapse Preparing to go to college and live in a dorm can be both an exciting and stressful time. Dorm life requires more than just clothes and a shower caddy: To be comfortable you need several bedding, bath and storage items. ...
Some orientations coincide with move-in dates, so students should bring everything they need for their dorm room. For overnight orientation dates throughout the summer, bring a a photo ID along with a bag that includes clothes, toiletries and a towel. Many colleges post a list of items to...
Expectations for the fall 2021 semester College officials anticipate a return to normalcy. Vaccines will be mandatory at some colleges. Colleges will incentivize students to get vaccinated. Unvaccinated students will likely have to undergo more testing. International students may n...
College can be a stressful time for many students. Being away from home, living in a dorm, socializing, relationships, coursework, and grades are just some of the stressors many college students face. Additional stressors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, news of mass violence, illness, social...
The total cost of attending college for a year is usually divided into three categories: tuition and fees, room, and board. This means that when you are comparing colleges, you need to take into account the total cost of attendance, which includes but is not limited to tuition -- ...
What they will need for college move-in day: Bedding (dorm beds are Twin XL), Bath supplies (towels, shower caddy and flip flops for the shower), Electronics (laptop, headphones, cellphone or clock with alarm so they don’t miss class, and power strips as outlets are limited,) and of...