Although classes and clubs at the University of Connecticut have begun to settle in, there’s still time to partake in one of the most fulfilling aspects of the early fall semester: dorm decorating!

Moving into a college dormitory is an exciting, yet stressful experience. There are certain items that are a must in a college dorm setting and can make your college life a bit easier. First, you will ...

As you and your mom begin to make a college packing list and BEFORE you do ANY dorm shopping for freshman year, find the residence life section on the college website. Look for the dorm rules and ...

So your kid is going to college — and it’s time to pack. Laptop: check. Extra-long twin sheets: check. Mini fridge, shower shoes, cute little bedside lamp: check, check, check. Next on the list: ...

Before moving into college, I – along with many other naive first-years – subconsciously constructed expectations of how my dorm experience would play out: a somewhat spacious room, a nice dining hall ...

Living in the dorms is a classic college experience every student should go through at least once. Being cramped in a hall full of strangers can lead to some pretty good character development. The ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. When you’re in college, back-to-school shopping looks ...

Wren: Hey Vivian! I think it’s safe to say we’ve had pretty different college experiences when it comes to finding the balance between work and play. In my freshman year, the most social I got was ...

This is a message to the Class of 2028, a message to all of you new sophomores doubling as ex-freshmen. As the elasticity of the freshman-year friend group inevitably presents itself this semester, ...

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One of the biggest concerns any vegan has when going to college is finding a healthy, tasty variety of vegan food available to them at mealtimes. In the Cornell dining halls, there are many vegan ...

As a parent, the transition to college for your child can be an emotional rollercoaster, filled with pride, excitement, and anxiety. For many parents, it’s a bittersweet moment as they watch their ...