One of the biggest things that can trigger anxiousness about college is not living at home. Moving into the residence halls with a likely chance of living with a stranger is a terrifying thought.
As a young person transitioning from high school to college, you expect to go to school to get an education, graduate in four(ish) years, earn a reputable degree, and land a great job.
As much as we’d like to imagine college will be a stress-free paradise filled with perfect relationships and 4.0’s, that’s not always the case. Problems will arise and one of the great lessons of college is how to navigate the potholes on your road to success.
You’re studying all night and missed the dining hall hours. It happens to the best of us! Here are some easy meals you can make right from your dorm that aren’t just ramen.
Dorm rooms have two beds, two desks, a wall mirror, and two closet/dresser units. Students should bring linens for extra-long twin beds, lamps (non-halogen), area rugs, posters, towels, bathroom items, night lights, computer(s), electronic equipment, surge protector power strips, wastebaskets, and other items to create your home-away-from-home. You may bring your own small refrigerator and/or microwave for use in your room. Refrigerators must be no larger than 2.5 cubic feet or taller than 32 inches high. Check with your roommate so you don’t double-up on appliances. Additional furniture is allowed.
I wish I knew then that it was okay to go out of your way and make really good relationships with your teachers and ask lots of questions because it will only help you in the future.
At Rockhurst, our freshmen always live on campus, but many older students choose to stick around too. It’s easy to see why, too!
One of the primary beliefs at Rockhurst is that we are a community that is FOR and WITH others. We serve our community and beyond, but as people, or companions, who are with fellow companions on the journey through life.
We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and will do our part to create a more just world.
