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6 Things They Didn't Tell Me About Living In A Dorm

It's not for everyone.

Dec 19, 2018

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Christion Tyler Edwards

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Living in a dorm has its perks. You're walking distance from campus; you can meet new people... Well, that's all I can come up with. Now for the cons.

College parking is the biggest scam of all time

Want to park in that half empty parking lot right outside you dorm? Sorry! You must park in the lot half a mile away.

Normal meals don't exist

Say hello to ramen noodles and freezer food.

You're paying top dollar for a cheap dorm

Be prepared to have maintenance on speed dial.

Roommates

It's a real hit or miss.

The noise

It's college. You could probably expect this one.

Endless fire drills

Fire alarms consistently get set off in college dorms.

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