Everything college-bound kids need to bring to their dorm room. Aug. 11, 2010— -- As summer draws to a close, many parents are getting their college students ready for the new school year. But it ...

Over-the-top dorm decor is on the rise, particularly in schools where social media reigns supreme (#BamaRush, anyone?). We're making the case for the madness to stop Alex Apatoff is the Managing ...

Wren: Hey Vivian! I think it’s safe to say we’ve had pretty different college experiences when it comes to finding the balance between work and play. In my freshman year, the most social I got was ...

As you and your mom begin to make a college packing list and BEFORE you do ANY dorm shopping for freshman year, find the residence life section on the college website. Look for the dorm rules and ...

So your kid is going to college — and it’s time to pack. Laptop: check. Extra-long twin sheets: check. Mini fridge, shower shoes, cute little bedside lamp: check, check, check. Next on the list: ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. When you’re in college, back-to-school shopping looks ...

Living in the dorms is a classic college experience every student should go through at least once. Being cramped in a hall full of strangers can lead to some pretty good character development. The ...

Headboards, throw pillows, wallpaper and ottomans. These words are the new glamorous, extravagant reality of college dorm rooms. Ditching the prison-cell allegations, this year’s incoming freshmen are ...

When I first went to college, I thought I was missing out by not living in a dorm. Once I began teaching college classes, I heard horror stories my students shared about dorm life. I'm glad that I ...

As a parent, the transition to college for your child can be an emotional rollercoaster, filled with pride, excitement, and anxiety. For many parents, it’s a bittersweet moment as they watch their ...

One of the biggest concerns any vegan has when going to college is finding a healthy, tasty variety of vegan food available to them at mealtimes. In the Cornell dining halls, there are many vegan ...