Move-in Day: Who knows who had that room before you... Bring basic cleaning supplies to wipe down the desk, dresser and your mini-fridge. Clothing: Pack casual clothes for all kinds of weather. Fall ...

Back-to-school shopping looks a little different for those who are preparing to head off to college. Dorm room living can call for Twin XL sheets, shower caddies, closet organizers, and stocking up on ...

As we reach the last few pages of our summer reading assignments, it's time to move on to the next item on the list: preparing for your future dorm room. While dorm-room living varies per college, we ...

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Though seemingly unlikely, dorm rooms can be a sanctuary in a whirlwind of new activities, classes and people to meet during your freshman year. Whether it’s to stop between classes for a quick power ...

This 2014 photo provided by Joel Ninmann and UW-Madison University Housing shows a student finalist dorm room in Witte Residence Hall that was part of the their annual Best Room Contest. To avoid ...

As an incoming first-year student, you have completed your orientation in June or July, and your next summer activity is to move into your new dorm. Your first year of college is full of new ...

Packing for college is one of those things that sounds exciting until you’re staring at a mountain of clothes, random cords and trying to decide if you really need to bring something with you. When I ...