This is the perfect solution to transform any bed into a sofa!  Just inflate and you are ready to go.

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Sure you can get a desk light from one of the Big-Box Stores, however it won’t be this cool!  This high intensity desk light will be a great help come study time and looks cool sitting on your desk.  Be sure you have good light for your dorm room.  It’s a dorm essential and can be a great dorm accessory.

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Yeah, we know, you have an alarm on your cell phone. Well, have a cool Plan B for waking up and never be late to class. This one even has glow in the dark hands.

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Store ‘em on your fridge [or any other magnetic surface] these coasters have a tough smooth surface, ready for chalk and can be wiped clean for the next party.   The cork backing is embedded with a strong magnet, allowing easy storage.

Use ‘em as:

• coasters
• mini blackboards
• name tags
• or give ‘em as gifts

They even come with chalk!

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This end of bed pocket storage is just the ticket for small items.

How wonderful to have a space, right behind the door, to dry damp towels!

And everyone needs a place for their schedules and small notes.  You might consider getting an extra for the outside of your dorm door.  Friends love to leave notes.

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Before the serious studies begin we couldn’t resist sharing this fun way to turn your dorm room doorway, into a ping pong table.  How cool would this be to burn-off energy or keep you awake during a late-night-study-cram-sessions?

Well, perhaps you’ll want to save this one  for when you win the lottery?

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Start by getting your roommate’s contact information.
Check with your college if they haven’t already provided this information.

Then, begin with Facebook or My space.  See what basic information you can derive from these sources.

Next step, pick up your cell and give them a call.

Remember: have empathy.  Put yourself in their shoes.  You are both nervous and excited.   Use these common feelings to connect.  Ask questions. You know what type of living ‘style’ you are comfortable with.

Ask Questions:

• Ask your roommate what their vision for your dorm is?
• How much time do they expect to spend keeping it looking like that?
• Ask questions which will lead your roommate into revealing expectations.
• You are looking for as much balance as each of you can find.

Coping with Stress:
College life can be stressful. You might want to find out if your roommate finds partying an outlet for stress.  You might be an early bird and your roommate a night owl.  Knowing these personality traits prior to sharing your space will help each of you to build strategies to better live with one another.

Take notes:
You probably won’t solve all these issues in a single phone call, so check-in and schedule more calls.  You will certainly come up with more questions, which you can address in your next call.

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