<p>New Dorms
Well, as a New Dormer I can offer the other specifics:</p>
<p>Enjoy it, even if new dorms weren’t your first pick, they’re still fun, and you get to know some people really well.</p>
<p>Storage
You get a bed, with a mattress that definitely needs a pad if you want to sleep comfortably and don’t want back problems down the road. The great thing about this bed is that it is nice and high with plenty of storage underneath it. With that, you can store plenty of boxes with your clothes/shoes/junk underneath. The Kellogg beds are even high enough to allow you to store a fridge underneath it. </p>
<p>Desk/Lighting
The desk is plenty big enough, with enough shelves for books. There is also a fluorescent desk lamp with an electrical outlet. I didn’t use another desk lamp on the desk, but had on beside my bed. You may also want a floor lamp depending on where the celling lamp is, sometimes with the location of the celling lamp, the far corners of the rooms can be quite dark. Just wait until the fire marshall has come before you start plugging lots of things in, or putting things on the wall. They usually only check 1/2 rooms per suite. </p>
<p>Mirror
There is a full length mirror attached to one of the closet doors, get another to hang from the door if you want. For things hanging from the door, I recommend a shoe rack. </p>
<p>Showering
Using the bathroom in new dorms is slightly more private than in old dorms. The bathroom and shower is shared by only 10 people. There are 2 showers per bathroom, but that generally isn’t an issue timing wise as I only had to wait a couple times. Bring a shower kit with whatever you need. Within the suite everyone just wears a towel to shower, a robe isn’t as necessary as in old dorms. </p>
<p>Work Orders
Use them, they’re good about fixing problems. They also provide free pest control, which is especially important if you live on the first floor. I had some problems with ants and roaches, get them to come in and deal with them sooner than later.</p>