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How to Survive a Dorm Room 101

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNCW chapter.

Living in a college dorm room your freshman year can be pretty tough with learning to adjust to a new place. Read some of the must-know things about surviving in a dorm room your first year of college.

 

1. Showering

Showering in small dorm bathrooms can take some getting use to. You’ll also realize it’s impossible to shave your legs in such a small space. 

 

2. Washing your clothes

You’ll learn fast that the best time to wash and dry your clothes is when everyone else is in class.

 

3. Eating

Before anything else, figure out where the best places to eat are.

 

4. Space

Learn how to make the most of the small space that you have.

 

5. Studying

Pick out which studying spot is best for you–whether it be your room, common space, or library. 

 

Kayla is a freshman at UNCW majoring in communication and minoring in journalism.