Although classes and clubs at the University of Connecticut have begun to settle in, there’s still time to partake in one of the most fulfilling aspects of the early fall semester: dorm decorating!

My son is heading to college, so I'm in a group chat with the other moms of his future roommates. The moms are texting frequently, laying out their Amazon carts, and buying expensive kitchen tools.

As you and your mom begin to make a college packing list and BEFORE you do ANY dorm shopping for freshman year, find the residence life section on the college website. Look for the dorm rules and ...

After spending countless hours using my laptop and desktop speakers set up in college, I discovered that a few smart upgrades can transform your cramped dorm space into the ultimate streaming ...

Living in the dorms is a classic college experience every student should go through at least once. Being cramped in a hall full of strangers can lead to some pretty good character development. The ...

It’s nowhere near revolutionary to say that moving to college is a major adjustment. We are thrown into an entirely new world. For the first time in most of our lives, it is completely up to us to ...

I hate college. I hate having to make new friends; I miss my old ones. I hate the food in the dining hall; I have a poorly ...

When I first went to college, I thought I was missing out by not living in a dorm. Once I began teaching college classes, I heard horror stories my students shared about dorm life. I'm glad that I ...

As a parent, the transition to college for your child can be an emotional rollercoaster, filled with pride, excitement, and anxiety. For many parents, it’s a bittersweet moment as they watch their ...

College students can take the dorm experience seriously. You can’t walk into Walmart or Target without hitting a wall of ready-for-campus furnishings and accessories. For many, the must-haves range ...