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Dr.
Ruth's Guide to College Life
By Dr. Ruth K.
Westheimer And Pierre Lehu
Dorm
Life 101
As the person
who shares such close quarters with you, your roommate is a very
important part of college life... More
Morning
Larks Versus Night Owls
Medical science
has shown that teenagers need a lot of sleep, but college may not
be the best place to get it. More
Noise and Other Distractions
The noise in
a college dorm doesn't just keep you awake, it can also be a detriment
to studying. More
Alcohol and Cigarettes
Some students
choose a dorm that is alcohol and drug free. They've made a choice
before they get to college... More
Drug
Use
Drugs are another
matter altogether. First of all they're illegal... More
The Sexual Side of Drugs and Alcohol
Some people
resort to drugs to "enhance" their sex life in some way. More
Food Issues
While overeating
does have potentially serious health consequences, so can dieting,
when it goes to the extremes of anorexia and bulimia. More
The Mixing of the Sexes
For anyone
who does not like the thought of sharing their dorm with members
of the opposite sex, almost every college has dorms where you really
won't have such problems. More
Dorm Alternatives
On most college
campuses, the administration wants freshmen to live in a dorm. More
Work Life
With college
tuitions as high as they are, more and more students are working
while they attend classes. More
Your Residential Advisor
It might be
natural to look at the RA of your floor, as well as any other residential
staff, as replacement of parental authorities... More
Dorm
Life 101 | Morning
Larks Versus Night Owls | Noise and Other
Distractions | Alcohol and Cigarettes
| Drug Use | The
Sexual Side of Drugs and Alcohol | Food
Issues | The
mixing of the Sexes | Dorm
Alternatives | Work
Life |
Your Residential Advisor
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