See it before you live it — photos, clips and a checklist you can print.
Mute, or send narration to your speaker, headphones or Bluetooth.
Lofted bed, desk zone, rug and lights — about $250 of the checklist below.
Ten-minute walks between buildings are normal. Plan your schedule around it.
Sit in the first three rows. Professors remember faces at office hours.
Bring a dolly and fewer boxes than you think. Elevators have lines.
Quad, library, dining hall and rec center.
What to bring, what to leave, how the elevators work.
Empty room to finished setup on a $200 budget.
Syllabus week, note systems and office hours.
Meal-plan math and eating well on swipes.
Where the money actually goes each month.
Most dorms are extra-long twin — measure before you buy.
Lighting matters more than furniture.
Go vertical — floor space is the scarce thing.
Check the fire rules — many dorms ban hot plates.
Shower shoes are non-negotiable.
No nails — use removable strips.
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