The College Dorm Survival Guide - by Julia Devillers (Paperback)

About the Book

Comprehensive, humorous, and practical, this handbook to dorm living covers everything from roommates to hot plates to the Freshman 15.

Book Synopsis

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Dorm

Dorm life offers you a great chance to meet new people and try new things. But leaving the comforts of home for the first time to enter the roommate-having, small-room-sharing, possibly-coed-bathroom-using world of the dorms can be overwhelming and intimidating.

The College Dorm Survival Guide offers expert advice and the inside scoop on:

- Choosing the right residence hall for you

- Getting along with your roommate (and handling conflict)

- Bathroom, laundry, and dining hall survival

- Dealing with stress, depression, and safety issues

From avoiding the dreaded Freshman 15 to decorating your space, this informative and funny guide gives experts' advice on everything you need to know to enjoy dorm living to the fullest.

Review Quotes

"As soon as your college acceptance is in hand, rush out to get a copy of this book, which answers all your questions, even some you haven't thought about yet." --Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D., author of Where Should I Sit at Lunch?

About the Author

Julia DeVillers is the author of several books, including Girlwise: How to Be Confident, Capable, Cool, and In Control and How My Private, Personal Journal Became a Bestseller. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.