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Move-in day on your campus and there is an exciting buzz in the air. This is the day that you will move in to a tiny room with your roommate you don't know. Your first roommate experience can have a lot to do with how your first few months in college will be like. Here are a few tips on how to make your roommate experience as good as possible. 1. Respect their space. The fact of the matter is that both of you probably would not want to be living in that small of an area with someone they don't know. It's good to establish some ground rules right away. For example, try to keep all of your stuff on your side of the room because the last thing that your roommate wants to see is your dirty clothes oh his side of the room. 2. Respect each others schedules Sleep is very valuable in college. If you have an 8 am lecture class every morning and he doesn't have to wake up until 10:00, BE QUIET. Once your alarm goes off, turn it off quickly and try to get ready as quietly ...

With graduation season upon you, it may be difficult to come up with the perfect gift for all the grads in your life. Sure, you could just give them money, but you have no control over what the money will be spent on. Instead, you should get them something practical that they can take to college with them. There are a lot of things that college freshmen need, but here are the top 10 ideas to get you started. Laptop   Every college kids needs a laptop. Not only do they need some way to write papers and do research, but they also need a form of entertainment. A laptop can double as a TV with the help of the Internet. If this is the gift you want to give but it is out of your budget, considering going together with some other friends or family members. A laptop is sure to be used every day and your thoughtfulness will not soon be forgotten.   Bedding Set   The good news is that a dorm room usually comes equipped with a bed and a mattress; however...