As a young woman heading to college, this might be the first time that you’re leaving home. Naturally, moving from a house to a small dorm can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you adjust to dorm life as a female student.
Don’t Take Your Whole Wardrobe
While you’ll be spending a long time at school, you most likely won’t have enough storage space in your dorm for your entire wardrobe. Furthermore, it’s difficult to lug heavier bags from home to school and back. Rather take fewer items and do laundry regularly because after all, this will also make it easier to keep track of what you own.
Keep Your Valuables Close
Even if you feel like you trust your roommate, you never truly know other people’s intentions, especially in an unfamiliar environment. That’s why it’s important to find a hiding place to store your valuables so that you can keep them safe. If you don’t have a safe, make sure you put your valuables in places where they’re not easy to stumble upon accidentally.
Take Cleaning Supplies
Don’t assume that your dorm is going to be spotless when you arrive. Furthermore, when you first arrive on campus, you probably won’t know where to do your shopping. Take some cleaning supplies with you just in case you need to give your room a scrub.
