Dorm Days!

Rachel and I ready to dominate!

Think of all the fun you’re having right now during your final year(s) of high school. Got it? Now multiply it by ten, at least. That’s what college is like. While you spend a sizeable amount of time studying, there is ALWAYS something exciting going on.

Take today for instance. Usually Sundays are pretty quiet, reserved for homework, but today was jam-packed with thrill! At the Rec Center you can join or create basketball teams for competition. It’s a great way to hang out with your friends, release some competitive energy, and exercise. Well, today was the final game of G6 – the 6th floor of Gillett’s basketball team. Normally these games don’t really draw a crowd, but this one did.

More than 25 people showed up to support them! I’ll admit – my friend Rachel and I showed up Dressed to Impress! We were ready to hype up the game and get people excited!

Representing G6!

Full on body paint to match their team colors (pink and black), capes with the team ‘slogan’ on them (True Ballers Never Sleep), and matching accessories! We lead that cheering section with pride.

Silly is probably the best word to describe a typical day in the dorms. Once I got on the elevator only to be greeted by a handful of boys and a million balloons! Another time I was walking to the bathroom only to run into a hotdog!

Everyone brings their personality to college, which makes it so fun! This really shines through into the dorm rooms as well. I’ll tell you right now though that some stereotypes are true. Boys’ dorms kind of smell, and girls’ dorms tend to be very color coordinated.

P.A. Shane from the Sixth floor, Rachel and her fort, and Good 'Ole David Dishman (the hotdog)

When I give you this advice remember that this is a girls perspective. I’m just making sure to state my bias!

Bring LOTS of pictures. You might feel like they’re not necessary, but not only will you want them when you miss your family, but they are good conversation starters and decoration pieces!

This is my friend Lauren's room. Her and her roommate didn't even discuss what color scheme they were going for, and they matched so well! 

Also stock up on items like Shampoo and toothpaste. They’re expensive anywhere you go, and not something you want to run out of.

Other things: Food. Food. Food. Fill your shelves while your parents are around. An umbrella and RAIN BOOTS. This is Missouri and the weather unpredictable. And last but not least: body paint for dorm basketball games!