4 Things Every Student Should Know Before Starting College

<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Starting college is a huge milestone in any person’s life&period; It can also be a scary one&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Even those who feel well-prepared are bound to have a few questions about this new chapter in their lives&period; If you are starting this new adventure in your life&comma; there are a few things to know before going to college&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Keep reading to find out what these things are&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>What You Can Bring Along<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">It is important to check the list of items that are allowed and those that are prohibited by the college you have been accepted to&period; The rules will vary from one school to another&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You may need to hold off on purchasing a microwave and mini-fridge combo until you are confident they are allowed in your dorm room&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Things like your pet hamster&comma; candles&comma; and incense are probably going to be forbidden&comma; regardless of what college you plan to attend&period; Even things like halogen lamps and power strips could be prohibited&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Get Your Affairs Straightened Out<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">In some states&comma; children can remain on their parent’s insurance policies until the age of 26 if they live at home&period; If you are going to live on-campus while in college&comma; you may still be eligible for this coverage&period; It is a good idea to find out before you leave for the start of the semester&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You may also want to consider filling out a <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;casalmoreno&period;com&sol;2020&sol;09&sol;17&sol;kid-going-to-college-heres-why-having-a-healthcare-power-of-attorney-is-critical&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noopener">healthcare power of attorney<&sol;a> before you leave&period; Making sure that things are in order will take the burden off your family if something happens&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>You May Not Like Your First Roommate<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">During your first semester of college&comma; there’s a good chance <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;newsforpublic&period;com&sol;find-good-roommates-easy-steps&sol;">your roommate will be selected randomly<&sol;a> or based on a short questionnaire&period; While there is a possibility you will be great friends&comma; there is a chance you won’t get along&comma; too&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">While the <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;thoughtco&period;com&sol;getting-along-with-college-roommate-tips-793353" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noopener">situation can be uncomfortable<&sol;a>&comma; if you get involved with other experiences and events&comma; you probably won’t spend too much time in your room besides to sleep&period; Chances are&comma; once you are ready to graduate&comma; you will have a few friends or at least one you can room with the following semester&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Find Things to Do On and Off-Campus<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">What do you like to do in your spare time&quest; Think about this before leaving for college&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Once you know what you want to do&comma; find options on and off-campus&period; This is going to help ensure you have things to do in your free time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong>These Are the Things to Know Before Going to College<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">As you can see&comma; there are several things to know before going to college&period; Keep the tips and information here to ensure you are fully prepared&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Are you interested in learning more and finding more helpful resources&quest; If so&comma; take time to read some of the other blogs we publish regularly&period; Our goal is to keep you fully informed&comma; no matter what you are looking for&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">&NewLine;