Dorm Life

"Roommate" is most often an American term to refer to people who share the same living quarters and situation. "Roomie" is a common shortened version of the term.

Sometimes, the dorm life isn't so glamorous. Sometimes, roommates can't take out the trash. Sometimes... you just have to fight for the right to live clean!

Moving away from your parents for the first time and into your college dorm can be an exciting experience. You will most likely be living with a roommate or two, which can lead to challenges and...

Living with roommates is difficult. Many people have roommate horror stories, but an easy way to prevent horrible situations is to be a good roommate yourself. Here are some tips to help you out:

College roommates often remain close friends long after they move out the the dorms, and often for the rest of their lives; this is why it's so important to make sure that you get off on the right...

Dorm roomates aren't always destined to get along, but with clear communication and a few ground rules set in the beginning, you can at least get along. Make your college years as drama-free as...

Every high school graduate is excited for their first day of college. Finally, you are free of your parents ready to make a name for yourself. Like with any good fortune, there is a catch. That...

If you're going off to college one of the first things you will do when you arrive is to decorate your dorm room. You are going to be sharing your doom room with at least one stranger and you will...

Living in a coed dorm room is an experience that many college students face. Men and women living together in the same dorm poses an interesting question of how to handle the situation with style...

Living at college can be enjoyable, especially if you do a little work now to prepare for dorm life in later on. You will make friends and provide yourself a place to learn, study and relax.

While some college students end up as best friends with their roommates, others have to deal with roommates that they just don't get along with. Even if you have a bad roommate, you can usually...

You will learn a few tips on how to survive living with a roommate in college.

Living in a college or university dorm is the first look at what it's like to live on your own and not in your parents house. It's a huge step and can be scary at first because it's not like your...

Dorming is all about having freedom. No more parents telling you when you need to be home, what you need to pick up in your room, or even tell you to make your bed. You are absolutely free, that...

Decorating your dorm room can take some time, but it's also a lot of fun. You spend a lot of time in your small space—make it your own with a little money and a lot of creativity. Follow these...

When you mention the phrase "dorm life," a vision of wild parties and loud music probably pops into your mind. In reality it is an important part of that critical first year at college to...

Chores are generally not something that most people enjoy doing, especially when you're in college and have the priorities of classes and schoolwork to worry about. Nevertheless, they must be...