Pottery Barn has the stuff you will need in Dorm Central. Check out this site to get all your living space needs.
It seems to be a very organized site with sale items and other more expensive items as well.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Coming soon on Deals for your dorm....
Deals to outfit your dorm will be publishing its top 5 best in class sites to outfit your dorm room!
These upcoming posts will give you approved CollegeAnalyers ratings on all of the reccommended sites. So stay tuned for our upcoming posts!
These upcoming posts will give you approved CollegeAnalyers ratings on all of the reccommended sites. So stay tuned for our upcoming posts!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Looking for a completely outfitted dorm room?
This site is on a must see list for those of you needing ideas for what to put in your dorm room! And of course, once you know what you want you can buy it @ dormbuys.com.
They have everything but the kitchen sink for your dorm room, maybe they even have the sink too! Check it out!
They have everything but the kitchen sink for your dorm room, maybe they even have the sink too! Check it out!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Communication From College Made Easy
For those of you without a cell phone I'd like to present an alternative when you go away to college. How about video conferencing! You can actually set up a webcam on top of your computer, one on top of your parents' computer, and you can talk like you are in the same room. Its really easy to set up and can definitely save you money in the long run. I found one and after reading the reviews, I think that Logitech has the best product. Check it out and see for yourself.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Dorm room details...
Aside from being prepared academically, many of you will find one of the biggest challenges of getting through college will be the living accommodations.
Yeah...I'm talking about roommates, bill paying (or lack there of), free loaders/unwanted people in your dorm room or apartment, parties/damaged goods, cleaning duties, transportation, and food and food preparation.
College Board's got some educational information for you first time dorm goers....
College Dorm Rooms: The True Hollywood Story
Your Housing Options
Most likely, you'll live in a dorm your first year(s) of college. Many colleges require it. Even if your school allows the option of living off-campus, it's a good idea to live in the dorms for at least a year.
The dorms can help jump start your social life, ease the transition to life on your own, and introduce you to a diverse group of people. Sure, living in a dorm can have its drawbacks—no privacy, crowded bathrooms, weird roommates. But most people find that the rewards outweigh the frustrations.
Types of College Dorms
In the summer before your first year at college, you may be asked if you want to live in a special dorm or on a special floor. Every school has different housing options, but here are some of the most common:
Single-Sex Dorms
Some colleges require all first-year students to live in a single-sex dorm. These types of dorms may have restrictions concerning guests of the opposite sex.
Chemical- or Substance-Free Dorms
These dorms prohibit smoking, drinking, and drugs. If this jibes with your lifestyle choices, you should consider living in one. The upside to substance-free dorms is that you don't have to worry about your roommate throwing a "kegger." However, be aware that the penalties for getting caught with alcohol or drugs in these dorms may be harsh.
Special-Interest or Theme Housing
At these dorms, you'll meet students who share your interests. For example, there may be a dorm for international students or music majors. One risk is that you may miss out on meeting a more diverse group of people.
Types of Rooms
Most dorm housing consists of either a room off of a hallway, or a suite with one or more bedrooms and a living room. In most cases, you'll be sharing a bathroom with many other people on your floor or hallway. The bathrooms may be single-sex or coed.
Singles
It's pretty rare to get a single as a first-year student. Having a single has its obvious perks, but there are some negatives as well. A roommate can be a welcome companion, especially those first few weeks. Plus, in a single you'll have to foot all the expenses.
Doubles
A double—sharing a bedroom with one other person—is by far the most common setup at most schools. You and your roommate can decide how to set up the room. Bunk beds may give you some extra space.
Suites
This is a nice option if you can get it. Suites usually consist of a couple of bedrooms and some kind of shared living space. For instance, a quad (four people) might be made up of two double bedrooms and one common room. You get the best of both worlds with this option; you can go into your bedroom to sleep, while your roommate studies or talks on the phone in the common room.
This is a big part of adjusting to life at College so we will spend more time blogging about this area in future posts...But give us your comments as to what you learn about the dorm....
Yeah...I'm talking about roommates, bill paying (or lack there of), free loaders/unwanted people in your dorm room or apartment, parties/damaged goods, cleaning duties, transportation, and food and food preparation.
College Board's got some educational information for you first time dorm goers....
College Dorm Rooms: The True Hollywood Story
Your Housing Options
Most likely, you'll live in a dorm your first year(s) of college. Many colleges require it. Even if your school allows the option of living off-campus, it's a good idea to live in the dorms for at least a year.
The dorms can help jump start your social life, ease the transition to life on your own, and introduce you to a diverse group of people. Sure, living in a dorm can have its drawbacks—no privacy, crowded bathrooms, weird roommates. But most people find that the rewards outweigh the frustrations.
Types of College Dorms
In the summer before your first year at college, you may be asked if you want to live in a special dorm or on a special floor. Every school has different housing options, but here are some of the most common:
Single-Sex Dorms
Some colleges require all first-year students to live in a single-sex dorm. These types of dorms may have restrictions concerning guests of the opposite sex.
Chemical- or Substance-Free Dorms
These dorms prohibit smoking, drinking, and drugs. If this jibes with your lifestyle choices, you should consider living in one. The upside to substance-free dorms is that you don't have to worry about your roommate throwing a "kegger." However, be aware that the penalties for getting caught with alcohol or drugs in these dorms may be harsh.
Special-Interest or Theme Housing
At these dorms, you'll meet students who share your interests. For example, there may be a dorm for international students or music majors. One risk is that you may miss out on meeting a more diverse group of people.
Types of Rooms
Most dorm housing consists of either a room off of a hallway, or a suite with one or more bedrooms and a living room. In most cases, you'll be sharing a bathroom with many other people on your floor or hallway. The bathrooms may be single-sex or coed.
Singles
It's pretty rare to get a single as a first-year student. Having a single has its obvious perks, but there are some negatives as well. A roommate can be a welcome companion, especially those first few weeks. Plus, in a single you'll have to foot all the expenses.
Doubles
A double—sharing a bedroom with one other person—is by far the most common setup at most schools. You and your roommate can decide how to set up the room. Bunk beds may give you some extra space.
Suites
This is a nice option if you can get it. Suites usually consist of a couple of bedrooms and some kind of shared living space. For instance, a quad (four people) might be made up of two double bedrooms and one common room. You get the best of both worlds with this option; you can go into your bedroom to sleep, while your roommate studies or talks on the phone in the common room.
This is a big part of adjusting to life at College so we will spend more time blogging about this area in future posts...But give us your comments as to what you learn about the dorm....
Monday, June 23, 2008
Digital Cameras...
Looking for a digital camera before you go off to school...
Here's a short list of some of the bestsellers:
TOP SELLERS:
1. Canon PowerShot® S5 IS Digital Camera
2. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Camera
3. Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ18K Digital Camera
Lots of good stuff out there. Pick what's right for you.
Here's a short list of some of the bestsellers:
TOP SELLERS:
1. Canon PowerShot® S5 IS Digital Camera
2. Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital Camera
3. Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ18K Digital Camera
Lots of good stuff out there. Pick what's right for you.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Vacation Before School?
So here you are, high school is over and you are getting ready to go to college. To celebrate this occasion properly might I suggest a cruise. Cruising gives you all the benefits of an all inclusive resort that floats! I found a link to some relativley inexpensive cruises on all of the major lines. It gets updated quite often so check back.
Here's the link:
http://www.onlydiscountcruises.com/
Here's the link:
http://www.onlydiscountcruises.com/
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