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My SECOND HOME By Anissa Richmond, Ithaca College
It's 7a.m. I look outside and I swear not even the sun is up at this hour. My entire body seems to be protesting the decision to be up so early, as my eyes threaten to close and my legs refuse to move. I shuffle toward the computer and the process begins. It's housing selection time. Selecting housing for my second year of college was a surreal experience for two reasons. The first is that I was so tired; I almost chose the wrong dorm. The second is what selecting housing meant: I had basically made it through my freshman year. And selecting housing meant that I was planning on coming back next year to my school. It's a pretty big deal. This housing selection process was a lot different than choosing housing as an incoming freshman last summer. As a freshman, you select housing somewhat blindly, not knowing which dorm is best. For my first year, I chose to live in my college's BRT program, which is basically all-freshmen housing. I had to apply to be in the program, and of course, be accepted. This was probably on of the best decisions I could have made, as living with freshmen guys and girls I was able to meet some amazing people that were in the same situation as me (awkward freshman wanting to meet new people). Luckily for me, my housing experience was a good one. Now that I am almost a sophomore, I have a better idea of what it is I want out of my dorm. Each college will vary when it comes to the housing options available, so look into what your school has to offer. There are some important tips for housing selection. First, don't forget to wake up. At my school housing selection opens on line at 7 a.m., and the housing spots fill up quickly. It would be unbelievably unfortunate if you didn't wake up. Choose roommates you actually like. Freshman year when you pick your roommates for the most part you pick people based on how well your personalities match and if you have the same taste in music. There isn't always a positive outcome when you choose a roommate in this way. The second time around, pick a roommate that’s your friend above all else. Next year I will be living in an apartment on campus with four of my best friends. I will have my own room, and a kitchen and living room. Next year I won't be living with all freshmen. I will be a sophomore. And I can't wait. Past articles
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