When living in Whitney Hall there are four options to choose from. In the last blog post I went over the single option, and how much it costs, pros, and cons. The next option is the doubles. This is a little bigger of a room and you have one roommate, so it is a little difficult if you enjoy having your own things and having your own schedule. This is a great middle option for many people who want to cut some of the cost and also have a good starter friend. Many people come to school not knowing anyone, and having a roommate can usually give you at least someone to talk to. This is a good option for many, and there are a bunch of doubles in Whitney, so there is a good chance you will get this option if this is what you want. The price for the doubles is about $7,810 annually for the room. This does not include the meal plan though that will cost you the same as all the other prices, it just depends on the type of meal plan you get. The most common one will cost you about $3,520 annually. This is the middle cost where it is not too much like the double, but also not the cheapest option out there. If you are looking to cut costs this may not be your best bet. The final total comes out to be about $11,330 annually to live in a double in Whitney Hall. Some pros to living in a double include having at least someone to talk to, cheaper payments, and you can meet new people through your roommate. Some cons include having to work with another person’s schedule, not always having your own space or alone time, and you may not get along with your roommate.     

There are many different options when looking at rooms for Whitney Hall. There are four different options when choosing what lifestyle you want to have. 

The first option is a single room. These are the most expensive options, and also come few and far between. This is an option for people who like to live by themselves and have their own schedule. Like I said this is the most expensive option, so if you have the money and want to have your own schedule but not have to worry about a roommate, this is the room choice for you. The most common people with singles are RAs, or resident advisors, who work at the dorms. People with disabilities or who need special accommodations also live in singles. For example people with a sleep apnea machine need to have their own because it makes a lot of noise and can make it hard for others to live with them. This is mostly an option for people who either like to have their own space and schedule, or have a certain condition making it hard for them to live with others. The price for a single room in Whitney is about $9,460 annually. This however does not include the meal plan that goes with this. A meal plan that goes with the singles is about $3,520 annually. So on average a student for housing in a single can pay about $12,980 annually. Like I said in the beginning, this is definitely the most expensive option when choosing where you plan on living on campus at Whitney Hall. Some pros to living in a single include having your own space, decide how the room looks by yourself, not having to worry about anyone distrubing your sleep, and you have your own schedule. Some cons include you are always alone and could be antisocial, could be harder to make friends, and it’s the most expensive option. 

Moving away from home and moving on to your next chapter in your life can be difficult for many. Moving away to college can be a stressful time, however, In this blog I will tell you everything you need to know so you are prepared and ready to go for your first days at Whitney Hall.

Tip 1: Make a list of needs from the college and pack accordingly.

Before the school year starts colleges usually will provide all students who are moving into their student housing buildings with a checklist of necessary items to bring and what not to bring. Make sure you follow this list well, because the list includes things you may forget, but also more importantly they have things you are not allowed to bring due to regulations and fire hazards to their buildings. 

Tip 2: Contact your roommate to discuss who will bring what.

The college should provide you with your roommate’s contact information. You may want to reach out to them before you move in to establish who is bringing what. Not only will this help lighten your load, but it will also make the moving experience easier overall. You will each know what to bring and how to pack accordingly.

Tip 3: You can ALWAYS shop when you get to school.

There is no need to be stressed out and over packing just to make sure you get everything for your dorm before you get to school. Make sure you have the basics and a family member to come with you and you can always shop at near by stores to get the last minute things so you don’t over pack and makes the whole moving process easier.

Tip 4: Bring storing bins.

Storage bins are cheap and can also be very important. Everyone has things they need to just store away for later. You can always bring extra things like blankets and winter clothes, but dorm rooms are just so small it can be hard to store everything in your closet or drawers. This is when storage bins are a great investment before moving into your college dorm.

Tip 5: Leave your door open the first week.

This is the final, but also one of the most important tips I could give anyone before moving into dorms. This is especially important when living in a dorm like Whitney, because it is known as a very social dorm and when leaving your door open, people just pop their head in and say “Hi” and it’s easier to meet people. Meeting new people is part of the dorm experience and leaving the door open is a great way to do this and make new friends.