Dorm Room 101

Dorm Room 101

Updated: November 21, 2011

By Christa Fletcher

So you got into the college of your choice, you've figured out how to pay for it and you're even thinking about starting to pack, but what are you planning on bringing? Well, don't worry, we'll help you get ready for dorm room life with all its quirks and tight spaces.

Before you start packing, check out our packing guide. And, find out if you're ready for life in tight dorm-room quarters with our etiquette quiz. This page just might make your college experience a little more enjoyable.
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Guide: What to Pack for the Dorms

The essential guide to packing for your college dorms.

 
Image: Quiz: Dorm Room Etiquette
Quiz: Dorm Room Etiquette

Know what to do and how to behave in such close quarters.

 
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Video: Dorm Rooms and the Economy

Some students are getting creative with their housing.

 
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Video: Luxury Dorms Rise Across U.S.

At some colleges and universities like Purdue, students are paying $5,000 more to live in high-end dorm rooms with hotel amenities and other swanky perks.

 
 

 

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