Dorm Life

Everything You Need to Know About Dorm Bedding

Dorm life can be a wonderful experience. It’s a time to meet new people, learn independence, and have a blast while doing it. But let’s be real — one of the not-so-wonderful things about dorm life is dealing with the typically uncomfortable mattress that most dorm rooms have. It is a whacky size (twin XL),… Read More
Benefits of Joining a Club in College — Interview With Will Sauerland, Hydroponics Club President at Pitt

TUN sits down with Will Sauerland, president of the Hydroponics Club at the University of Pittsburgh, to discuss the benefits of joining a club in college. TUN: Will, thanks so much for joining us! Will: Thanks for having me. Pleasure to be here. Before we get into the reasons why, or potentially why not, students… Read More
Starting a Dorm Room Business: 8 Types of Student Businesses with Real-World Success Stories

You’re an entrepreneurial college student — the kind who doesn’t want to wait until graduation to get your hands dirty and start making money. Maybe you’ve seen The Social Network and decided that you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg. While I’m not going to promise that you’ll build a multi-billion dollar tech empire… Read More
College Roommates’ Sensitivity to Each Other’s Distress Can Be Helpful

While college roommates can sense each other’s distress, a recent study by New York University psychology researchers suggests they tend to underestimate the level of distress that each experiences. Supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, the study is published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Stress in College College… Read More
7 Tips: How to Be the Best Roommate Ever

For many university students, the commencement of a new school year means the beginning, or resumption, of a crazy lifestyle of living on ramen and quick meals while living in close quarters with a roommate. No matter who your roommate is—stranger, best friend, or someone in between—the person you will be living with all year… Read More
8 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Dorm Room

College dorms are generally small and bleak, but there are many easy ways to make it a home for the nine months you live there. Take the time to make your dorm room a space you can relax in, so you can enjoy living on campus. Here are eight creative ways to decorate your room… Read More
5 Ways to Stay Safe on College Campuses

Once students arrive at their college campuses, it is easy to forget the outside world. College campuses can be a bubble for young adults where they can forget about some of the dangers of the world. Unfortunately, there are many dangers associated with navigating campus at night. Universities recognize the dangers and have invested in… Read More
6 Tips to Explore Your College Town

Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish to escape to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where you live will have a huge impact on your college experience. All college life can feel repetitive, so students can easily fall into a routine. But, you must… Read More
What to Buy AFTER You Move Into Your Dorm

While there are essential items you should buy before you move into your dorm room, there are many other items that you can wait to buy until after you arrive at your campus when you have a better sense of what you need. Moving is never an easy process, so don’t make it more difficult… Read More
What to Buy BEFORE You Move Into Your Dorm

College can really change a person! For many, it makes them more economical and the biggest discount seekers. Becoming a fiscally responsible college student requires basic knowledge on deals and discounts and when to take advantage of these opportunities. There are many things college students need for school, and it is usually better to have… Read More
Pros and Cons of Living On Campus vs. Off Campus

Undergraduate students have the exciting opportunity to live away from home. Most universities and colleges provide dorms for students, but some also give students the option to live off campus. The off-campus option is usually for the upperclassmen rather than incoming freshmen. In fact, many universities and colleges require freshmen to live on-campus for the… Read More
How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food

When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and even gourmet if you’re not used to regular home cooked meals. However, a couple of weeks or months into the semester, you’re likely tired of greasy pizza, fried foods and browned lettuce. Luckily, there are a multitude of ways to… Read More
Surviving on Campus Without a Car

Though it may seem impossible to do so, especially if you’re attending school in a large city, it is very possible to survive on your college campus without owning or having access to a car. Ride-share companies like Zipcar and Enterprise Car Share allow individuals to rent cars, SUVs and more at specified locations hourly,… Read More
How to Stay Safe at Night While on Campus

Late nights are inevitable in college. Whether coming from a late class, long club meeting, or just studying at the library, it is important to be aware of the many ways to stay safe on campus at night. Be aware Avoid walking alone in unlit areas. If possible, walk on lit sidewalks and pathways. Don’t… Read More
College Food Hacks

The Dining Hall. Don’t lie, we all have a love/hate relationship with it. What’s to love: You don’t have to cook every night and it’s free (well it’s not because you’re paying for a meal plan but it seems like it is ok)! What’s to hate: mostly unhealthy choices, there may be things you might not like… Read More