I was lucky to serve as a RA(resident assistant, 宿舍协管员) for two years at Manhattan ville College, which has students from more than 50 countries. I talked with a lot of students who had trouble living in a dorm room.
• Make your room as YOU as possible. It's your HOME. Show your style. Put up the posters your mom never lets you put up at home. Do whatever you can to make your room a comfortable place so you'll feel right at home.
• A clean room is a happy room. Cleanliness is important whether you share a room with one person or seven. Thus, your room will be always clean.
• Snack time is the best time. Some colleges have dining 24 hours a day, while others offer no food after midnight. Have snacks on hand because you'll get hungry during those late-night homework adventures. Try healthy snacks such as fruit and yogurt. And remember the Freshman 15 doesn't apply (对……适用) only to freshmen.
• The key to getting along well with others is communication. If there's a problem, ALWAYS talk it out with your roommate first. If you still have problems after talking, turn to your RA for help.
A. Be open to differences.
B. Don't shout, but talk it out!
C. Here are some survival tips I want to share.
D. It's unfair for only one to clean up all the time.
E. But watch out for Freshman 15 — gaining 15 pounds!
F. Make a timetable that can be followed by everyone.
G. Your dorm room isn't just where you sleep or study.
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