Dorm Life
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Dorm Room Needs
Asked by M.F. from Detroit
on December 15, 2009
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Hey All,
My sister-in-law will be attending Michigan State this Winter. As a Christmas gift, I want to get her a few things for her dorm. I never went to a big coll...
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- I would go with storage items/bins, towels, bedding, or laundry hamper. I know Bed, Bath and Beyond has "dorm size" bedding in a bag, usually fairly reasonable, especi...
- I recieved a heated mattress pad when I went off to college, it was the best present I ever received to take to college, I used it all the way until I got married more...
- I was a student at MSU in the 90's. You know what I needed most for school? CASH!!! Just give her a $50 bill and let her decide how to spend it. This is the best possi...
College Advice
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on March 13, 2009
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Hey Mamas, I have a senior in high school who will be attending college in the fall in a town about 3 hours south. I need to know from moms who have children in colle...
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- For buying things for a dorm room, you can go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and purchase what you need ahead of time. If there is a BB&B in the town (or a town close by) whe...
- These moms have given some great advice here! I'm a professor at a major university, and I have a son in college at a different university. Here are a few things I'd l...
- Wow, so many things I wish I had done differently but these are the ones that stand out: 1) I wish I had gone to a local Jr. College first to get my feet wet and no...
College Student Who Hates Her College
Asked by K.B. from Des Moines
on September 5, 2009
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I have a 18yr old who just started college. Its been a rough start to say the least for her. She is attending a very Large college (33,000) and Its considered the numb...
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- I personally do not think college is for everyone. Maybe she should take a break and get a job in the field that she likes and see if she even NEEDS a degree...... ...
- My advice would be to let her transfer at the end of the semester. I feel this way because college is hard and requires a lot of study if a child is going to succeed....
- Have her rush!! In other words have her look into the Greek houses on campus. I was not really a drinker, and I wasn't really a fan of being around a bunch of girls bu...
College and College Applications
Asked by T.J. from Honolulu
on March 26, 2009
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hello everyone, my daughter is in 11th grade. getting lots and lots of brochures from colleges. need some advice on how to weed through all the literature. choosing...
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- I T.. I don't think I have any advice. We're in the same situation. My daughter is a very bright 16 yr. old Sophomore- and we're getting so many brochures. My daug...
- T. J I work with 11th and 12 grade students at a local community college. To narrow down a college choice I would start with what is her major. Not all colleges c...
- Hiya, Colleges usually "specialize" in certain areas of study. Find what subjects your daughter is interested in and then find colleges that focus on that subject mat...
"Anyone Have Kids in College Dorms"
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on April 15, 2008
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We are so excited our daughter got into UCSB and we just did their weekend open house. WOW - the whole dorm, co-ed and excitment...almost...just almost made me wish I ...
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- Hi M., First of all, congratulations! UCSB is a fantastic school, my oldest son graduated from there in 4 years and enjoyed every minute of his time at UCSB. I als...
- I don't have kids in college yet, but I went to UCSB many moons ago, and stayed in the dorms my first year. My dad couldn't believe that at 18, I was living in ocean-...
- My son is in his first year at Chico State, and is in the dorm. What tips are you looking for exactly? He's loving it, but apparently most kids don't stay in the d...
College: Who Pays? Child or Parent?
Asked by K.L. from Memphis
on May 18, 2009
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Do you think that a child's first four years of college is the parent's responsiblity if the parent did not save for it?
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- One thing to consider: start saving, or helping them save now. Then the money can can then be used for whatever you all feel it's best suited for, when the time comes....
- I definitely am a strong believer in parents helping to pay for college. I am aware it is not cheap and unfortunately keeps getting more and more expensive. I would ...
- For every A they get 100.00 put into a college fund. With A's hopefully, they will get a scholarship. But they need to work for it too, and there is no reason why the...
Son Goes off to College
Asked by C.M. from Atlanta
on August 19, 2008
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This is for the ladies out there who have sent a kid off to college: what is our role now as Moms? I feel like the Momma bird watching her baby bird spread his wings ...
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- It's the hardest thing in the world to send them off to college. My first son went off 5 years ago, I bawled all the way home, nothing really prepares you for it.... ...
- I knew the feeling since I went thru it...Remember we also left our mothers and home....It is hard but with time you will start feeling better and proud of the good jo...
- Hi C., I've never responded to anything on here, but this one touched my heart. I certainly feel your pain as I am a single mother who just moved her son into a dorm...
Seeking Advice on "College Flooring" (Rubber Puzzle Pieces or Carpet?)
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on July 15, 2008
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My daughter is preparing to go to college this fall. Instead of an area rug for her dorm room, she is considering the "rubber puzzle piece" flooring to put on the floo...
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- I'm not sure about how that flooring wears, but it doesn't sound much cozier (sp?) than the tile floor in the dorm. I purchased a large carpet remnant for my dorm tha...
- That kind of flooring won't be easy to move things like a desk chair on. Just keep that in mind. Also, if she's rooming with someone, she may want to met or talk to ...
- My college dorm had wall-to-wall carpet. If she's sure her dorm won't have carpet, those puzzle piece or carpet square sets (I've even seen those at Target) are a good...
Need Advice on Leaving for College
Asked by S.O. from Dallas
on February 14, 2008
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My eighteen year old will be graduating in June and wants to go to college away from home. I am all for it ,I think it would be a great learning experience for her. My...
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- Of course it is a good idea for your daughter to go off to college! She is an adult now and every parent wants their child to grow up and get an education! It sounds l...
- S., Let me say from personal experience I would highly encourage this move! When I graduated from high school, I went to college in Springfield, Missouri. It was ...
- Hi S., As a mother with a daughter in college and someone who works at a community college, I would definitely send my child to a community college for at least the f...
Advice on Computer Purchase for College
Asked by E.E. from Minneapolis
on August 18, 2008
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My daughter is starting college this year and "needs" a laptop for homework, online classes, etc. She says that Apples are used by most colleges and are the preferred...
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- My husband runs a computer repair business (www.IowaComputerRepair.com). Here is what he said to tell you: It depends on what she is studying and what she intends ...
- Actually E., she does need a computer because most of the assignments are now dictated on-line AND are expected to be turned in on-line. Add to that the FAFSA form deb...
- We are the midst of the college search process. Each college has different requirements regarding computers. Some that we have visited have computer labs in nearly e...
