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Attending College and Living Away from Home

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You’ve waited your entire life for this and now it is here. You are moving out on your own. Well sort of. You are moving into a college dorm. You’ve decided that your mental health can withstand it and you have to get out of the house. You will likely be living in a small space with a complete stranger. So how do you survive happily? Issues and problems will arise. How you handle them can make all of the difference. Most troubles are due to topics such as messiness, food, privacy, space, guests, parties, and work schedules. Try a … Continue reading →

Deck out Your Dorm (or Help the Kids)

So, a dorm room doesn’t usually offer a ton of extra space, especially if you have a roommate. That doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze in a little holiday decorating and a few festive touches. One of the best ways to make an impact is of course with color. The good thing is that if you choose just the right color, you can make it work through Thanksgiving and Christmas, instead of having to get all new stuff after just a few weeks. Another good thing is that it’s easy to create a festive look. If you have artwork on your … Continue reading →

Christian Dorm Controversy

For those who wanted it to be a Christians-only home, it just wasn’t going to happen. After all, the building is being constructed on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which has strict discrimination policies. But the Christian dorm is still creating controversy. I know, because I graduated from UW-Madison and just returned from a visit to the campus a couple of weeks ago. At the center of the controversy is the Pres House, which is run by the Presbyterian Campus Ministry. As I mentioned earlier you don’t have to be Presbyterian to live there—heck, you don’t even have … Continue reading →