My guess is it happens to at least one of every two college freshman each fall. Living on campus has been something they have dreamed about since that day they caught their little brother reading their diary in seventh grade. Everything about it is new and exciting, including the freedom and the novelty of […]
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Creative Organization Ideas for College Dorm Rooms
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 | 1 Comment
Off to college? Tips for getting along with roommates
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 | Comments Off on Off to college? Tips for getting along with roommates
We’ve all seen movies about the college experience, ripe with parties, drinking and new experiences. The reality of it is, living with roommates isn’t always one big love-fest. How you get along with your roommates impacts your entire college experience, so follow these tips designed to help you coexist peacefully. Create a System When more […]
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6 Dorm Safety Tips for Students
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, May 20th, 2013 | Comments Off on 6 Dorm Safety Tips for Students
While student dormitories are not exactly danger zones, students who reside in dormitories should observe safety measures to keep their property safe from thieves or accidents such as fire. For the most part, it only takes common sense to prevent potential accidents in student dormitories. For instance, you should not leave candles or hot […]
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Packing for College?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 | Comments Off on Packing for College?
There are plenty of things your student will want to take to college, including a massive wardrobe, appliances, furniture, bedding, bath supplies, decorations, and so on. Of course, if you have any knowledge of the standard dorm room, you know that all their stuff is not going to fit in the shoebox-sized space they’re […]
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5 Common dorm life issues
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 | 1 Comment
During your first or second year of college you will undoubtedly be living in student housing – in a small cramped room with a roommate you will be forced to get to know. However, it isn’t all bad: you can learn a lot from your roommate, you get to decorate your room according to […]
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Organizing and packing for college
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 | Comments Off on Organizing and packing for college
One of the most exciting times in any young person’s life is right before they head off for their freshman year in college. For many, it is their first time living on their own on a college campus and that means figuring out how to live independently of their parents’ daily assistance. So, as […]
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Making the dorm room feel like home
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, March 22nd, 2013 | Comments Off on Making the dorm room feel like home
Going away to college is exciting for students everywhere, yet many find themselves plagued by feelings of homesickness long after settling into their new dorm room. This is a perfectly natural feeling. After becoming accustomed to one set of surroundings for so long, it can be difficult to adjust to a whole new environment. […]
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Should your college student live on or off campus?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 | Comments Off on Should your college student live on or off campus?
The time has finally come for your son or daughter to enter into the next phase of their educational careers. In just a few short months, they will be enrolled into college as they prepare to earn their degree so that they can be successful in the career of their choosing. Although all of this […]
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By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 | Comments Off on Adjusting to dorm life
Seniors are gearing up toward graduating and heading off to college. Begin talking with your student about dorm life and how to get along with roommates. Today’s guest post addresses that topic. ___________ It’s a fairly common complaint for parents to hear: “I can’t live with this person anymore!” Whether your young student was […]
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Ship2School makes move in day bearable
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, July 21st, 2011 | Comments Off on Ship2School makes move in day bearable
I’m always looking for services that parents and students will find helpful throughout the college admissions process. When my daughter moved from south Texas to Boston for college, it was a nightmare as you can imagine. I wish I had known about these type of services. It would have made our move half way across […]
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