When applying to college, one of the top priorities on my list was a neat dorm room. I was excited to go dorm room shopping with my roommate to pick out all of the coolest bed sheets, and the ever-so-needed Taylor Lautner poster.
Sadly, I regret to say that I was a little disappointed at what I found on move in day. The fabric on my desk chair looked like it was mauled by bears, the carpet was an ugly shade of gray, and the furniture was oddly positioned. One of the good things about my room was the amazing view of the lake (and even that was hard to appreciate because of the awkward curtains that refuse to open smoothly).With a few adjustments, my room turned out great. But there are a few things about the Ithaca dorms that are just too hard to fix.
We’ve all seen the random bathtubs in the bathroom, but no one knows what they are for. I mean if it’s there, there has to be a reason for it, right? Why does it not have a curtain, or a sliding door? And why is it placed right next to the bathroom stall? Just looking at in the reflection of the mirror makes me feel uncomfortable. And speaking of bathroom stalls, why are they not bigger? I find myself squeezing in between the door and the toilet paper dispenser every time I have to use the bathroom. OH, and what’s the deal with the toilet paper dispensers? There must be a more efficient way to retrieve toilet paper. I mean. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like standing in the stall for ten minutes trying to find the loose end of the toilet paper roll. I find it frustrating that I’m paying so much to go to a school whose bathrooms aren’t really up to standards.
Putting all of the negatives aside, Ithaca dorms could actually be a lot of fun. Residence halls are a great way to socialize and make new friends. Residence programs are designed to bring the people in the residence hall together to form a strong and friendly community. Everyone is just laid back, and it is nice to live with other people your age because you can relate to them.
Being in a dorm is part of the full college experience, but keep in mind that it’s not all peaches and cream. Â
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