Move-in Day was last week. It was great to see our freshmen students settling into their new homes. As part of Move-in Day, Fort Lewis faculty and staff are there to lend a hand. Our involvement shows families that we care about their students and want to make Fort Lewis feel like a home away from home. After a long day of moving boxes and furniture, I was tired.
But I also had developed a Top 10 list for moving into dorms:
10. Measure your room first. I saw a good number of disappointed students who couldn't fit their extra-long couch into their room.
9. Hang a dry erase board on the exterior of your door so that friends can leave you messages.
8. Call your roommate prior to Move-In Day so that you can divide up items to bring such as TV, stereo, Wii, etc.
7. Bring posters. Add some of your personality to your walls.
6. Bring flip-flops or shower shoes for trips to the bathroom.
5. Don't use nails or screws when hanging up items. You'll pay for these marks on Move-Out Day.
4. Ask your parents to send care-packages to you. There's nothing like a care-package from home in the middle of the semester. An instant pick-me up.
3. Bring food and snacks. It might be a while before you make it to the grocery store. Stock up in advance.
2. Bring a hand-truck with wheels especially if you live on the 2nd floor. This will greatly ease your move-in process.
1. Enjoy the day, and get to know your hallmates. You'll spend a lot of time in your dorm. Be social and have fun!
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