By J.S. Bragg
Life in the dorms at Marshall University can be a unique
experience. Some enjoy the experience, while others hate it and can't wait
to move out and get an apartment of their own.
One of the things you have to live with no matter which dorm you live in is roommates. Sometimes you get lucky with the draw and get a good roommate, and other times you end up with an unbearable one. The one thing you need to learn is to not get a friend as a roommate. It will hurt your friendship. Save your friendship! Get a stranger and just visit your friend.
Dorms are a great place to meet people. Many of the friends
you make for your college career will be people you met while living in
your dorm. You will make life long friends in the dorm, and study partners
as well.
Another thing you have to live with in dorms is the relentless string of pranks played on people in the dorms. From penny locks to stealing the clothes in the shower, pranks are all over the place, as is the trash in the hall.
Living in a dorm can be enjoyable, but you have to make
it that way. You will meet lots of people, and make lots of friends. You
have to make your college life fun, no matter what.
Photo Captions (top to bottom): Photo 1: Dan Meadows and Teddy Claypool vegetate in front of the television and take a break from their busy schedule.
Photo 2: Amber Give is a resident in Holderby Hall, a co-ed dorm.
Photo 3: You've got to make it like home!! Carla Platter and Holly Richardson's room in Holderby is more homey and comfy with the personal touches.
Photo 4: Dan Meadows actually finds quite time to do some homework!
Photos and Story by: JS Bragg