Resident Assistant (RA) Explains What is Really Needed for a Freshman Dorm
Alyssa Shonk, Happenings Magazine Summer Intern, serves as an RA at a New York university. She shares personal tips for freshmen preparing for their first dorm experience.
Buying for your first freshman dorm can be stressful for both students and parents. From my personal recent experience, here are the most important items to consider so that you keep overbuying and overpacking to minimum, particularly the essentials needed for the dorm room and bathroom. I have also provided some helpful tips on living with roommates.
