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Talking to Strangers: The New Rules of Roommating
Dealing with your new roommate is one of the first things you'll have to do when you get to college. Find out the best ways to co-habitat when you don't know the stranger in your room. 
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Posted: 10/13/10
Tags: roommates college roommates dealing with your roommate dorms 

Eating Well on the Go
It's hard to write a term paper on an empty stomach. On the other hand, it isn't exactly easy to focus on the task at hand when you're hopped up on cookies and Mountain Dew. Let current students and experts fill you in on filling up in college.
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Posted: 3/30/10
Tags: food dining fitness exercise recipes snacks dorm 

Find Out What A College Is Really Like
There’s a lot more to a college than what goes on inside the classroom. From the people to the dorms to the off-campus scene, get an inside look at everything that will have a big impact on your college experience.
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Posted: 9/18/09
Tags: choosing a college dorm activities 

You're Filthy: Cleaning supplies for college dorms
Most of us lead dirty college existences that would make our mothers cringe. And we’re not just talking about your scandalous social life: a filthy room doesn’t attract happy chi, so these easy tools are must-haves for your stinky space.
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Posted: 8/6/09
Tags: dorm life what to bring to college clean 

An Inside Look at College Dorms
An Inside Look at College Dorms
Ben Shestakofsky
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Party dorm? Quiet dorm? Right next to the dining hall? 15 minutes from campus? If you’re heading to college soon, you're probably curious about the place where you'll be sleeping—and working, meeting friends, and hanging out—for the next year. Want to find out what your dorm is really like?
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Posted: 7/29/09
Tags: college dorm dorm tours dorm videos 

The College Girl Wish List
Whether you're hitting the stores with an overly concerned mom who insists on buying air sanitizer in bulk or looking for discounts on the Web, back to school shopping can be overwhelming. Forget the cutesy crap that will only clutter your dorm; we scouted out back to school essentials for college girls that won't break the bank.
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Posted: 7/24/09
Tags: college girls college girl back to school shopping dorm clothes style 

What I Wish I'd Known About College Dorm Life
What I Wish I'd Known About College Dorm Life
Ari Finkelstein and Ben Shestakofsky
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What if I can't stand my roommate? How will we deal with dormroom hookups? What's it like to shower in co-ed bathrooms? Students who know the ropes of dorm life weigh in on how to get along with your new neighbors.
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Posted: 7/17/09
Tags: dorm co ed bathrooms roommates friends ra resident assistant 

What I Wish I'd Known: Video advice for freshmen from graduating seniors
What if you could turn back time and relive your college years knowing what each day would bring? Our graduating seniors are seasoned pros: following is their best advice on how to make the transition from your parents’ house to your first weeks on campus a little smoother.
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Posted: 5/6/09
Tags: freshman college campus semester dorm roommate advice senior 

8 Sites for College Dorm Survival
Living in a dorm is something that the vast majority of college students have to endure for at least a year. Here are some tips and Web sites to help you survive key aspects of dorm life: roommates, relationships, noise, the bathroom and drab décor.
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Posted: 3/16/09
Tags: college university dorm tips websites 

College Dining Hall Menus and Dorm Recipes
Runny eggs got you down? You’re not alone: students across the country have a lot to say about their campus dining experiences. From the ugly—like oozing meats and puddings that jiggle like the bogeyman—to the tasty surprises, every college student has a story to tell.
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Posted: 3/13/09
Tags: college dining food dining hall recipe dorm 

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