{"product_id":"the-college-dorm-survival-guide-isbn-9780761526742","title":"The College Dorm Survival Guide","description":"The Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Dorm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDorm life offers you a great chance to meet new people and try new things. But leaving the comforts of home for the first time to enter the roommate-having, small-room-sharing, possibly-coed-bathroom-using world of the dorms can be overwhelming and intimidating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe College Dorm Survival Guide\u003c\/i\u003e offers expert advice and the inside scoop on:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Choosing the right residence hall for you\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Getting along with your roommate (and handling conflict) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Bathroom, laundry, and dining hall survival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Dealing with stress, depression, and safety issues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15 to decorating your space, this informative and funny guide gives experts' advice on everything you need to know to enjoy dorm living to the fullest.“As soon as your college acceptance is in hand, rush out to get a copy of this book, which answers all your questions, even some you haven’t thought about yet.” —Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D., author of \u003ci\u003eWhere Should I Sit at Lunch?\u003c\/i\u003eJulia DeVillers is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eGirlwise: How to Be Confident, Capable, Cool, and In Control\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow My Private, Personal Journal Became a Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.1: WELCOME TO   YOUR NEW HOME \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The day you enter your college dorm, your life changes.  This is no ordinary experience you’re signing up for. Think about it. It’s  bizarre. A whole lot of people, pretty much the same age, all living  together. You’ll meet strangers who will become your friends (or not).  You’ll share late-night talks and early morning classes. You’ll have a  space to share, decorate, and turn into home for nine months out of the  year. And, most important of all, you’ll learn something new every single  day because of the people and experiences you can only find in the dorms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Where else can you find hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of similar-aged  people living in close   quarters, sharing not only residential space, but also   social areas, meal times, classes, and countless other growth  opportunities?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    —Joan Schmidt, associate director of Residence Life at Central Michigan  University and past president of the Association of College and University  Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Life doesn’t get better than a bus at your front door, three meals a day,  an endless array of friends and no utility bills to pay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    — Tosha Jansen-Conkey, senior at University of Kansas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Your Dorm-I-Tude\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    There are tons of different dorms and tons of people with different  attitudes and personalities about to move into each one. How do you feel  about moving to the dorms?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    a.Yeah! COLLEGE! Freedom! I don’t care what my dorm is like—I’m freeeee!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    b.I’m an introvert. Not used to having all these people around. But I’ll  give it a shot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    c.Study, study, books, books . . . where’s the study carrel? Which way  to the library?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    d.Okay. I’ve lived at home all my life. Some sleepovers. One week at  Scout sleepaway camp. WTF? I’m cool.   I’m legally an adult. I can handle this. This is weird. That guy looks  weird. That RA is a little too perky. That girl looks kinda cool. This is  surreal. I’m here. Now what?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Basically, most students go in hoping and expecting the best of their dorm  experience. And that’s great. Go in expecting perfection, though, and  you’re going to be disappointed. Living in your house wasn’t perfect,  right? Dorm life won’t be, either—and that’s to be expected. In a way it’s  not natural to suddenly be sharing your home with total strangers. It can  be really, really fun. Really, really exciting. Just go in realizing that  it’s also hard to adjust to living in a dorm—and that’s okay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      When you first get to campus, you’ll probably want to immediately leave  the dorm and meet lots of people and make connections, right? Well, you  might want to reconsider. Of course you should meet people, but having a  roommate and sharing a bathroom can be a really valuable part of the  college experience. It will teach you how to share your space with others,  and it also leads to some serious bonding. Some lifelong friendships can  be made over sharing a cramped room or common area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    WHAT’S A DORM?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Throughout this book, you’ll notice that the terms dorm and residence hall  are used pretty much interchangeably. Dorm comes from dormitory, which has  traditionally been a place where students just eat and sleep. The word  dormitory can make you think of a small, dingy, sterile room. So not  pleasant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    However, people who live and work in the college environment use the term  residence halls now. That’s because today’s “dorms” are so much more than  they used to be. They’re places where you can become part of a community,  interact with faculty, hang with your neighbors, and learn new things. It  sounds way more appealing—and it is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The Right Dorm for You\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Dorms have different living arrangements, different personalities,  different reputations. Dorms can have their own culture, history,  traditions, and even their own values. During orientation or an Admissions  tour, you may hear that one dorm is the party dorm, one’s the geek dorm,  one’s the Greek dorm . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    As a freshman, you usually go where they put you. Some colleges have  lotteries and you take your chances. Some colleges let you make requests.  Sometimes you’ll even get your request. More likely? You won’t.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    This was the scene at my precollege orientation when we got our dorm  assignments:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cute guy: @#$#, I’m in the loser dorm!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Non-party-girl girl: @#$#, I’m in the party dorm!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Stuck-up-looking girl: @$#%, I’m in the way-out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere  dorm!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Punk girl: @#$#, I’m in the preppy dorm!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Non-jock guy: @$#%, I’m in the jock dorm!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Me: YEAH! I got the dorm I requested! YEAH!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Jump forward one year later: I moved to the  way-out-in-the-middle-of-nowhere dorm that turned out to be really  fun—rooming with the stuck-up-looking girl, who turnd out to be my new  best friend. The dorm I requested, which I lived in as a freshman, didn’t  turn out to be the best fit for me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The moral is: Don’t freak when you get your dorm   assignment, even if it’s not your first choice. Keep an open mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Don’t let the building’s reputation become a self-fulfilling prophecy.  Dorms can change every year with a new crop of freshmen, especially  because many of them didn’t choose the dorm but were placed there, just  like you. The “study dorm” can change to the “Greek dorm” if a lot of the  freshmen pledge. The “Greek dorm” can change to the “study dorm” if a lot  of the fraternity brothers move to their fraternity houses. So, if you’re  more of a homebody and get placed in the “party dorm,” don’t think you  have to rise to the challenge and live up to that reputation. Chances are  that you’ll find other students living all around you who think the  hard-partying life is overrated, too. Or if it’s the reverse, you might  find a lot of peo-  ple you can study with and relax with, but there will   definitely be other people you can bond with over the nightlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    So Many Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    These days, there are hundreds of choices when it comes to types of dorms.  Schools are building like crazy and renovating existing spaces to meet  students’ needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    If you want to know more about the different dorms, check them out  beforehand. Walk through some when you’re touring the campus. Or go  online. Many schools have pictures, descriptions, even virtual tours of  the rooms on their websites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    If you try to make a request for a specific dorm, consider other factors  besides reputation, says Katie Boone, the director of Housing and  Residential Services at   the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Consider:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Do you want to be close to the library so you’ll be more inclined to go  there?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Will things like pool tables in common lounges be an attraction or a  distraction?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Does a dorm with a particular theme appeal to you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Are you looking for a quieter environment?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Do you want to be close to a gym or fitness facility?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Do you want to be close to a certain building because of your major?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      DORM OPTIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Big Halls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Some residence halls are like small cities. Huge. The largest, the Jester  Center at the University of Texas at Austin, is a million-plus square feet  and has beds for three thousand students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: When hundreds of students live together, your chances of finding  people you click with rise exponentially. There’s always something to do:  Large buildings typically have a lot going on, from activities to hall  government to a party at any given time. Tall buildings have great views.  And climbing stairs can be good exercise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: It can sometimes be easy to get lost in the shuffle of so many  students. It can feel overwhelming and impersonal. There might be long  waits for elevators, gym equipment, etc. You’ll have long walks upstairs  if the elevators break. Some high-rises are very high—if you’re afraid of  heights, request to be placed elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Small Halls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Small halls usually house under a hundred people. They might look like  houses or apartment buildings. They might even be houses or small  apartment buildings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: Small dorms often have a cozy, homelike feel to them, and sometimes  the amenities are nicer. You may feel closer to your fellow dormmates.  You’ll probably know your hall director on a first-name basis, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: There may not be as much variety of people to meet. Fewer  activities. And, like living in a small town, more people will know your  business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    First-Year Experience Halls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    These halls are for freshmen or new students only. They often have special  programs and services to help ease you into college life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: Living completely among first-year students who are all going  through what you are can be reassuring. Everyone is new, so everyone  hasn’t cliqued off yet. And the programs the dorm offers specifically for  you can be really beneficial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: Everyone’s about your age, so you’ll have little or no guidance from  experienced upperclassmen. Liv-  ing in these dorms may result in “freshmen gone wild” syndrome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Mixed-Year Halls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    These dorms have a mix of lower- and upper-grade students. Freshmen may  live next door to seniors or even in the same room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: Here you’ll find more variety of ages. New students can benefit from  the wisdom and experience of   others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: New freshmen can feel overwhelmed living   with seasoned pros. Cliques already in place can leave freshmen out. Older  students can prey on freshman   inexperience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Coeducational Housing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Most dorms mix up guys and girls. They might live right next door to each  other or on separate areas of the same floor, or floors might alternate  all-girl and all-guy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: In coed dorms, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know students  of both sexes, making it more like the “real world.” It’s a good way to  learn to be comfortable with the opposite sex, especially for people who  don’t have siblings of the other gender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: Some people may feel the need to impress the opposite sex, which can  result in fashion traumas or hall dramas. And there’s always the  possibility of hookups gone wrong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Realllly Coed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    It’s extremely rare and incredibly controversial, but a handful of the  most liberal schools around the country have extended coeducational  housing beyond buildings and floors to include actual sharing of rooms,  making for some of the most liberal dormitory policies. Haverford College  (PA), Swarthmore (PA), Wesleyan University (CT), and Hampshire College  (MA) allow men and women to live together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      All-Male or All-female Housing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Some halls only house people of one gender. Some think it’s old-fashioned;  others enjoy the benefits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: Many people feel more comfortable in a single-gender dorm,  especially for their first year away from home. There’s no need to impress  the opposite sex. You can wear whatever you want. This situation can be  good for bonding with friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: Nobody of the opposite sex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Your Call\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Some people loved it. Others not so much. Here are some things students  had to say about living in a single-sex dorm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    “Major girl cattiness. Total stereotype of gossip and backstabbing.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    “No girls in the dorm? Lame.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    “Really empowering. All the girls were so supportive of each other and we  became really close.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    “Great, because I focused on studying and sleeping. I met girls in class,  at night, so it didn’t hurt my social life any.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Twenty-four-Hour Quiet Halls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Some halls have noise restrictions—no loud parties or loud music allowed  at any time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: It’s easier to sleep and study without drunk people screaming up and  down the halls and without loud music blasting from next door.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: These quiet halls can have reputations as “dork dorms.” This might  or might not be true and students might or might not care. Some may find  these dorms too quiet or antisocial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    From the outside, our dorm was the study dorm. I got the reaction “Ohhhh,  you live in the HONORS dorm” from some people. But from the inside, people  knew it was not as such. Some people had a full sound system that they  would use at all hours of the night, and it would shake the walls and  knock the plaster off! The girl across the hall from me was a sorority  pledge who partied hard and came in at all hours of the night. So, I was  living with some of the most intelligent people on campus I had ever met,  but they also, despite what outside people might have thought, knew how to  have fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    —Sarah Mast, University of Southern California grad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Luxury Dorms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The luxury hall is mainly a newer trend to attract students who want to  live well, though some have been around for a while. These are otherwise  known as “glam housing.” The amenities can include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Spacious single or double rooms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Private bathrooms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Maid service\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Laundry service\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Beautiful views, overlooking the water or city skylines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Pools with sundecks, hot tubs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Bathroom TVs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Art and music studios\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Cafes, ultramodern gyms, and computer rooms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: Hello? Just check out the amenities list!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: These dorms can be way more expensive. They also might not allow  freshmen or underclassmen. Luxury dorms may be considered too exclusive  and sometimes have reputations as being snobby. You may have to enter a  lottery to try to get a spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Suites\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Suites include several single or double rooms surrounding a common space  and a bathroom shared only by the suitemates. More and more schools are  offering suite dorms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Where’s Your Dorm?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Your dorm location can have a surprisingly big impact   on your daily routine. You don’t always think about it before you move in,  but when you compare notes with students on other parts of campus, you  might realize that if your dorm is:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near your classes, you can leave later or run back and get a book you  forgot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near the bars, you might be easily tempted to go out spontaneously and  have people crash at your place\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near the library, you might use it to study more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •in another part of town or far away from the buildings you have classes  in, you’ll have to factor in commuting time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near a parking lot, you’ll have quicker access to your car, and if it’s  far away, you might go off campus less\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near a sports arena, you might be on the site of some tailgating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near a shopping area, you might have to realllly watch your budget\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near a fraternity row, you’ll have a shorter walk if you’re pledging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •near a gym, it might make it more likely that you’ll work out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: Suites offer more bedroom privacy. It’s nice to have a common area  to hang out in, especially when guests come over. You’re not sharing a  bathroom with too many strangers. And if you don’t bond with your  roommate, you might with a suitemate instead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: Not having to share a bathroom or television with forty other people  can actually be isolating—you only have the chance to become really close  to your suitemates. There’s also the possibility of disagreements over the  common areas (i.e., who cleans them?).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The best thing about living in the dorms is the location,   I think. If you’re off campus, you’re far away from things, even if you  live right next door to the school. The dorms are sacred spaces where  things happen that don’t happen outside . . . there’s more information  there, more action, and more accommodations, like security, food,  socialization . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    —Joi, Emerson College (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Living-Learning Communities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    If you want to connect with other students who have similar interests, you  may want to live in a living-learning community or special-interest  housing. These houses or halls focus on a certain theme or concept,  linking some type of special interest or academic field to both in-class  and out-of-class experiences. Faculty and staff often work directly with  the students to support the themes. Classes geared toward the theme might  be held in the hall. Tutoring and mentoring may be available. Be sure to  ask when applying for residence if there are any theme halls available.  Here are some examples:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Many schools like Ohio University offer substance-  free housing where residents sign a contract saying they’ll abstain from  alcohol or illegal drug use while living there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Students at Central Michigan University who are   interested in campus leadership can live in the Leadership Hall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Schools like Texas Tech University and Rutgers University (NJ) offer  special housing and support for students in recovery from alcohol and  other drug addiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Wesleyan University (CT) offers the first gender-free floor, where  students aren’t required to identify as male or female; the school  welcomes both transgender and nontransgender individuals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Schools like the University of Maryland, College Park, have an  International Hall where international students and students from the  United States can live and learn together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •The McLean Environmental Living and Learning Hall at Northland College  (WI) is a “green” hall where students use wind generators, solar panels,  and more to meet their environmentally friendly mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Students at Cornell University (NY) can live in the Just About Music  (JAM) dorm, which is for students with a passion for music, whether they  be “an avid listener and lover of music, a shower singer, or those who  have a more serious desire to become an accomplished musician.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •In Iowa, Cornell College’s communities consist of a group of students  with a common interest who live in a block of rooms together on campus.  Their communities include service such as Kids Kare, which provides care  for the children of homeless single mothers, and Smiles for Seniors, in  which students volunteer with the elderly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •University of Minnesota students can live in the American Indian  Cultural House if they’re interested in past and contemporary American  Indian issues and intercultural learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Pros: You’ll learn more about your interests. You’ll meet others with  similar interests. And you might feel more comfortable from day one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cons: There will be less variety and less chance to meet people with  different interests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    ROOMS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Face it, not all rooms are created equal. There’s a huge variety in dorm  room sizes, shapes, and how many people are stuffed into each one. And  hey, most dorm rooms are small. Maybe smaller than the bedroom you grew up  in. And you’re sharing it with a stranger. Feeling claustrophobic? “Just  think of the campus as your house. Your room is just where you are  sleeping. Your living room is the lounge or the student center, your  kitchen is the dining hall, the campus library is your study space,” says  George Brelsford, assistant vice president for Student Affairs and dean of  students at Rowan University (NJ)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Kinds of Rooms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Singles: Yeah! Your own space! Privacy, nobody to fight with. Then again,  nobody to bond with. Might be harder to find someone to hit the dining  hall with you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The First Dorms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The first residence halls at Oxford and Cambridge were built during the  Middle Ages in the thirteenth century to   fill the needs of students flocking to universities. (Many   of them have both a dining hall and a small bar.) At the   University of Paris, students camped in tents or burrowed themselves into  the sides of the surrounding hills. In   time they moved to live individually with schoolmasters   or townspeople. Much later they started to rent big   houses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The first American dorms opened with the founding of nine colonial  colleges—today’s Ivy League universities. From the very beginning, they  all had on-campus housing. Think your dorms are crazy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Fights, duels, and even murders were common in halls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •Faculty and staff members were scared to death at the thought of being  asked to go into a college dormitory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    •The halls were viewed by the public as places where one learns only bad  manners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Adapted from the website of Dr. Slobodan Box Zunic, adjunct professor of  philosophy and hall director at the University of Rhode Island\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Doubles: Another person to bond with. Then again, if you don’t click, it’s  you versus them. You’re stuck with this person, good or bad. (For now,  anyway. More about dealing with a less-than-perfect roommate later.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Triples: Now you can bond with two people. Or, there can be two people to  drive you crazy. If you’re three stuffed into a small room, it’s going to  be crowded. And three’s a crowd if two people bond and the other person is  left out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    The Presidential Dorm?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    “After exploring numerous avenues to meet the growing need [for student  housing], we have offered to make our house available for housing 10–12  students,” said the e-mail from Hannibal-LaGrange College’s (MO)  president, Woodrow Burt. He and his wife, English professor Katherine  Burt, moved to temporary housing so twelve female students could still  live on campus during their senior year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    —The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 13, 2004; the Boston Globe at  boston.com, August 18, 2004; August 20, 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Suites: Several students to bond with. But these rooms can also get  cliquey if you only hang with people inside your suite. It can even get  cliquey inside if some suitemates gang up on other ones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Palaces and Dungeons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Princeton Review publishes a list of college rankings, which includes  lists of the best and the worst dorms. Here are the 2004 rankings:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Dorms Like Palaces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    1.Pepperdine (CA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    2.Loyola College (MD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    3.Smith College (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    4.Scripps College (CA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    5.Bryn Mawr (PA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Dorms Like Dungeons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    1.University of Oregon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    2.Florida A\u0026amp;M University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    3.United States Coast Guard Academy (CT)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    4.United States Merchant Marines (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    5.SUNY University at Albany (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Students are able to immerse themselves in a total experience when they  live on campus. They meet new people, study together, and make friends for  life. They build a network that serves them well into their future. 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