And the college roommate experience is a rite of passage that few want to pass up. But today's freshmen face a particular challenge as they transition from home to dorm life.

The two quotes from these students are real-life examples of just how directly the dorm you live in affects your first-year experience. If you or someone you know is about to start college and live in ...

For students and their families, going off to college for the first time is a whirlwind experience. And on top of all of the ...

Two weeks into a college freshman’s first semester, he calls home to rail about his miserable dorm roommate. “Parents are frantic because sometimes they are out of state or far away and they ...

As the first semester of their college experience grinds to a close, many freshmen are pondering an elementary question: Was it worth it? The mostly virtual classes, the grab-and-go meals, the ...

After Georgetown University opted not to invite first-year students to campus in the 2020-21 school year, many first-years moved into D.C. hotels to recreate the dorm experience. While Georgetown ...

Before moving into college, I – along with many other naive first-years – subconsciously constructed expectations of how my dorm experience would play out: a somewhat spacious room, a nice dining hall ...

When it comes to planning out your college shopping list, certain sleep products—a set of Twin XL sheets, a new comforter, pillows—are all must-haves. One thing you don't want to do, however ...

It was my first year at the University of Arizona and I spent it housed in the Yuma dorm, Room 306. Going from a small charter school to living in ...

Getting a solid eight hours’ might not be at the top of every college student’s list of priorities, but quality sleep is important when it comes to getting the best out of the college experience.

When I first came to UC Davis four years ago, I had no idea how much college would shape me academically, personally and professionally. As someone from a mid-sized suburb, I saw the city of Davis as ...