college checklist

The transition to college life can be unsettling one. Moving into the dorms, meeting new friends and having fresh experiences can be tons of fun but can also be very stressful. Luckily with a little preparation and foresight, during the summer months, you won't have to worry about little annoyances ruining the shift to college living.

Preparing for life on your own is a big change. It may seem daunting to you, but with minimal organization and a little less procrastination than usual you can have a jump start in your social and academic life. First off, don't be lazy. Sure procrastination for many is a viable solution in a more personalized high school setting. On the other hand, even if you have been organized and on top of your game throughout high school, now is not the time to stop this beneficial behavior. Mom won't be around to remind you of deadlines and cutoff dates, so constantly be aware of what needs to be done. Keep a constant list, on a dry erase board or calendar, of all upcoming deadlines.

To make sure nothing gets by you try to do the following five things:

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The third and final post in our college checklist series on what to bring to college focuses on the really important stuff - the stuff you were probably going to forget. Don't spend your first few weeks running from store to store. Read this checklist, pack accordingly, and let the party begin.

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Hey. Dorm rooms are pretty big maybe my roommate and I can just bring two of everything?" No! Shut your mouth when you're talking to me. Listen: your dorm is small. The last thing you need to do is clutter it with two refrigerators, two microwaves, two 4-foot bongs, etc. Here is a list of things we here at DormDelicious think you need to split and share when you come to college.

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There are lots of sites out there that will give you a checklist of what to bring to your college dorm when you first move in. Let’s face it, though, they are probably out-dated or written by a parent that wants you to over-prepare and end up with a room full of stuff you'll never use. This series of articles will bring together all the what to bring lists into one up-to-date super college checklist that leaves out the unnecessary.

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