College life basics
This person helps you pick your classes and make sure you’re on track to graduate.
Who is an academic advisor?
: The person you share your dorm room with.
Who is a roommate?
This is important to do when someone else is talking, so you understand what they’re saying.
What is listening?
Before borrowing something from your roommate, you should always do this.
What is ask for permission?
Doing this every night can help you feel rested and ready for the day.
What is getting enough sleep?
The place on campus where you can grab meals throughout the day
What is the dining hall?
The place where you can do your laundry on campus.
What is the laundry room or laundromat?
When meeting someone new, it's polite to say this after introducing yourself.
What is “nice to meet you”?
: If your roommate is studying, it’s polite to do this with your music.
What is use headphones or lower the volume?
This activity can help reduce stress and keep you healthy.
What is exercising?
A group of classes you need to take to complete your degree
What is a major?
The rule that asks you to keep your noise level down during certain hours.
What are quiet hours?
*: This is how you can start a conversation with someone in your dorm.
What is asking a question about their day or something in common?
The time of day when it's best to avoid making loud noises in the dorm.
What is late at night?
A place on campus where you can go if you’re feeling overwhelmed and need to talk to someone.
What is the counseling center?
The building where most first-year students live.
What is a dormitory or residence hall?
A common room in the dorm where students can hang out and relax.
What is the lounge?
*: A way to show that you care about someone’s feelings during a conversation.
What is making eye contact or nodding?
This is a respectful way to address a problem with your roommate.
What is talk to them directly and calmly?
: This technique can help you stay calm during stressful situations.
What is deep breathing?
The document that tells you which classes are available and when they meet.
What is a class schedule?
The kind of agreement you make with your roommate about shared spaces and responsibilities.
What is a roommate agreement?
This is how you can politely end a conversation if you need to go.
What is saying “I need to go, but it was nice talking to you”?
The action you should take if your roommate has an emergency.
What is offer help or call for assistance?
This is something you can do to manage your time effectively during the school year.
What is making a schedule or using a planner?