Some Basic Dorm Questions

<p>Definitely bring an ethernet cable. The wireless is fine (coverage wise) but it can be slow. She will get much faster downloads with a cable. And bring a 10-15 ft. cable so you can move around the room. My D and her roommate had a personal printer (in Letts) that they used a lot. It was much more convenient than using a communal printer - especially when you need something at the last minute or late at night. And, they rented a fridge freshman year and fridge/microwave combo sophomore year. They both had weird schedules and eating habits so it made sense. Many kids buy their own fridge, but then you have the storage issue over the summer. Surprisingly, they made everything fit. Letts Hall in freshman year and Roper in sophomore year.</p>

<p>One caveat about the printer: These days most papers are submitted electronically. My D and her roommate used the printer mostly for printing scripts (theater majors) and other personal uses. So, usefulness may depend on your student’s major.</p>