Dorm life can be gross. Think about it: You’re surrounded by hundreds of people and all their germs. Between the coughing, sneezing, and just improper hygiene, it’s like kindergarten all over again: the perfect environment for all sorts of viruses and bacteria.Think about how often you’ll need to touch a doorknob, use a computer that’s not yours, or eat in a common area, sharing drinks and food. We’ve all heard stories of someone meeting their best friend or future spouse in college. Aside from meeting people you will befriend for life, you’ll also make memories that you’ll cherish forever.Your dorm is where you’ll first go to parties.
It’s where you’ll have late-night study sessions. It’s where your ideas about the world you thought you knew will be challenged. It’s where you’ll meet someone from your hometown and someone whose hometown is in a completely different country. You’ll discover that everything you thought you knew for certain in life is not as black-and-white as it first seemed. In other words, your view of yourself and your reality will change and grow in college, all thanks to the relationships and experiences you have living in your dorm.
