Re: what do i do when i go to college
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Originally Posted by
PigsnPythons
Sorry it took me so long to reply...
Well it has been my experience that you just miss out of stuff, if you don't live on campus, examples:
-When I was a freshman (on campus) all my friends would get together and eat at the dining hall. It was nice to catch up and we always knew what was going on with everyone. This rarely happens in an apartment.
-On campus activities like movies, concerts, or just little get-together type things. Most of the time you won't want to go all the way back to campus and find parking to participate in stuff like that.
-Making friends. It was SOOO easy to make friends in the dorms. When you move off campus people just aren't as friendly. I can't explain this, but I still am friends with people I met in the dorms and I haven't made friends with ANY of my neighbors.
Also, as far as partying goes...You will get WAY more of that off campus. Most of the time it is upper classmen in off campus housing, so they can legally party. I lived in a Freshman dorm (and thus a dry dorm), and so the little partying that occured was kept very quiet.
Its also a good life experience to have to share a room and showers. You learn how to deal with people and settle disputes.
This of course it just my opinion based on my experiences! Good luck!
I could not agree more. You put it so well. I just graduated in May. I was a student, an RA, and I've lived on and off campus. I would also highly recommend living on campus for at least your first year (you'll likely be forced to anyway unless you have a medical reason) and to take into consideration the mandatory school breaks you will have to go home for with regards to bringing your herps with you. Some schools make you apply to stay on campus during those breaks. It is possible to take them with you and not get caught since they are herps, but take into account the stress of the breaks. Also, let it be known that most animals get found when you are not in the room, during fire alarms, room inspections or when you or your roomate are being loud after quiet hours, so if you're smart about it, you'll be fine. I would keep the home for the first year at least though.
Re: what do i do when i go to college
Great comments had by all.
I was in a similar situation when I moved away for college 5 yrs ago. At that time, I only had my ancient BP who only ate every month or two, so during my required stint in the dorms, Jasper stayed home (6 hrs away, BTW) and I fed him during the holiday and spring breaks.
However, during my years in the dorm, I managed to conceal a crested gecko and tarantula in my room (my alibi was that I was growing terrarium plants for a biology class!). Later, when I moved off-campus, Jasper joined me in TN along with several other pets over the next 2 yrs.
Obviously, like someone else said, I cannot condone nor condemn any decision to go against any rules of the dorms at the college of your choice. I think any of us totally sympathize with your decision either way.
