What type of dorm stuff?  do i need to bring a trash can? TV?  iron?  HELP!
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Yes, to everything.  It doesn't matter if your university will provide them.  They will break at the most inopportune times (assuming they worked in the first place and were not horded by roommates)  Don't bring to much for the space, but try to bring everything of your own that you use on a regular basis.  It makes living away from home feel so much better.  And if you can afford I suggest going out and buying new things rather than bringing Mom and Dad's hand-me-downs.  I know for me that I felt more grown up and mature and a little more ready for college because of it.  But not everyone can afford that.  I understand.  I reccommend bringing creature comforts in every way.  College is stressful, your dorm room should not add to it. In fact your room should be a haven for you, that reminds you of home (or if you don't like home, feels like your very own home and not just a room you are borrowing for a semester or eight.
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Yep, mostly depends on where you'll be, how frequently you'll be moving around- if at all, etc.  Paperback books, DVD's, MP3 player with *your* own music (don't bring CD's, they'll get scratched from the sand), tennis ball, mini squirt guns, nerf football, etc.  Oh and a good imagination.  Some places have internet with web-cams.  Oh, and get your phone-card through Segovia online.
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Start physical training TODAY. Running would be best. \n\nLearn some basic military close order drill, like facing movements (left face, about face, etc.)\n\nDon't go crazy with short buzz hair cut.\n\nBe prepared to be yelled at. You're going to put up with some BS.\n\nDon't forget to STUDY. You're going to have a lot of information thrown at you.\n\nRemember to turn on the "game" when you step into the academy and turn it off when you leave. I mean your family and friends really don't want to be shown all the great tricks you're going to learn in unarmed defense class.
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I am the domestic staff. I say DON"T make the bed. It is going to be ripped apart anyway. It makes it way easier if you leave it alone. We have to put fresh bedding on there no matter how clean you are. And by all means take the little bottles of shampoo, lotion, and soaps. They are there for your convenience. If they are opened we throw them away. The only thing that chokes me is when you use the face clothes to shine your shoes, leave "used socks" in the bed, or half drinks in the trash.
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If money is not the issue, then, I would reccommend a campus tour with your parents.  Make and appointment to speak with the resident hall director.  \n\nIf money is an issue, stay at home for the first year, take loans out to pay for resident hall the second year.  Then apply for an RA (resident advisor) position.  You will receive free room and board as an RA.  The second option is what I did.  Living in the dorms was the best expereince of my life.  I still have freinds from then, and I met my husband of 25 years there.
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Yes in town but unless there is a class in phys.ed. I don't there is on campus. You can always ask a student dorm councilor. no I do noyt type well I'm disabled.
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Just talk to them and be nice about it.  I am a slob and know it is kind of hard to just change all at once.  I had a roommate in college just leave me a nasty note one day and that ruined our friendship.  The following year I had a neat freak again for a roommate and she would just tell me "could you please pick that up today or your turn to do the dishes".  All I needed was a little reminder once in a while and that works.  You did move in with them however it is your place as well and they need to respect that.  Just say something even in a joking manner they will get it.  Good luck and don't just do it for them they will never learn.
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Oh I love parties!!     List every single thing that you  need, even if you think that there is no way that you would forget it.  List food and beverages-exactly what you want to have.   List things that you need to get  plates, forks, napkins, ice etc.   Don't forget to have a camera!!!   Go over what you have to do in order to get the place ready for it.   Ask people to give you a hand with it. Give your self enough time. It's also easier to make sure you get everything if you break it down into different trips, instead of loading up all at once.  If you will be outside at night at all, have citronella candles to keep bugs away..     Party ON
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I'll give you some facts on college life, as an expert because I live in a dorm at my university for two years now. \n1. Students who live in dorms are most gauranteed to gain the 'first 15' which is 15 pounds gained from poor eating habits. Most students order pizza, and drink pop and raid the vending machines and snack lines all day..or in my case my room mates cook bacon at 4 am!\n\n2. Living with a bunch of students can be hard, not evertyone may be as 'clean' or as 'relaxed about cleaning' as you, and others might not respect personal property..I.E (which makes me furious) using my utensils..eating my food..etc\n\n3. When you live on campus the chances of you going to class are minimal . Everyone in my dorm and I mean everyone sleeps in..Half of my dorm failed and their parents yanked them out of the dorms and brought them back home next year.\n\n4. The social life can make or break you. There are alot of parties to attend, groups clubs to join..scheduling this all in 24/7 with school work an be hard.\n\ni would suggest instead join a group at school so you can still live at home but go on outings and participate in the fuctions they hold around school. my school has club week you can join cultural clubs, cooking clubs, clubs related to your program of study etc... \ntake advantage of the facilities at school instead of locking yourself up in your room, study at the library, use the gym facilities..or better yet get a job on campus. \n\nlast but not least, changing some of your eating habits or getting drinks that boost energy like fruit drinks with "alfala or grass" will help give you some get up and go.. You have to motivate yourself.. get a 4 month calender hang it in plain sight and fill it with a bunch of things to do outside your room to keep yourself busy always..\n\nGood luck!!
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If you invite people over, you'll have time to do a little shopping.  Crackers and cheese, popcorn, are inexpensive and easy to keep on hand if someone stops in.  Not everyone drinks alcoholic beverages.  Keep some pop and bottled water too.\nHave your apt uncluttered; keep your stuff out of sight.
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If you are going to do it in public, make it like one of those playgroud junglegym, slide things - that is a great place - trust me.  If you are looking for something indoors, well, you on the kitchen counter...table or stovetop...the washer...if you are in an apartment complex, maybe the laundry room of the building...have fun!
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What types of things do you need?  Since I do not know I am just going to list things I bought when I moved out on my own.\n\nFurniture\nDishes\nBath Towels & Washclothes\nDish Towels & Washclothes\nVacume Cleaner\nStorage Items\nCleaning Supplies\nBathroom Accessorys\nKitchen Accessories\nJust go room by room and think of what type of items you still need for those rooms.\nPut these items on your gift registry.\nHope this helps.  Congrats!
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All she'll need is a bookcase for her schoolbooks, a fridge to keep the beer cold, and a huge box of condoms for, well, you know.\n\nShe'll have the best time if she lives in the dorms her first year, and they come furnished with all the essentials.
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You'll probably be fine, but keep a trash can around just in case. :-D
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Put stuff in boxes or baskets that slide under your bed. Get those large Rubbermaid or Sterlite plastic containers with lids (fairly cheap at Target) and put extra clothing, blankets, and stuff in them and stack them out of the way. You can cover a stack with a tablecloth and put a vase of flowers or something on it to hide it. Have a yard sale if you can get it together before guests arrive and ditch things you haven't used or worn for months. Use the trunk of your car for storage in a crunch, or rent a storeroom and haul boxes of goods over there - out of the way but still accessible. If you get bookcases, get DEEP ones and you can stack two rows of books on them instead of one so they do double duty. You can install hanging shoe organizers or clothing hooks behind doors, or there are sets of wire shelves that hang on backs of doors for more storage. For paperwork, get some Bankers Boxes and toss it in there - you can sort it later when you have time and meanwhile, it's all together. Store the boxes under your computer desk or stacked in a closet.
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Let me ask you this, are you going to local college? Can you get a dorm? Alot of schools have programs w/ $$ assistance where you can get a dorm room too. I would def. look into removing yourself from the sittuation b/c then you could be better able to help them clean up their lives. If they are supporting you $$ you may need to gather up some family and friends and do some type of intervention. Know that thay will resent you for a while, but I'm sure the drugs&drinking are contributing to how they treat you. There are some great family couselors out there and many progs. to which your family would benefit. Things will prob. get worse b/f they get better, but hang in there.
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Most things depend on the people...I've had more than my share of bad roomie experiences! First thing when you move in be sure to put a bolt lock on your bedroom door, this is especially advisable because of parties that are sure to happen. I recommend that you pay all bills with checks, and keep an "excel file" of all of the bills. As for foods, you'll all have to work that out together--don't be afraid to keep some dry goods in your room--at least 1 roll of tp, too. Most importantly, figure out how you 2 can talk aobut household situations rationally. Good luck!