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Living on campus? Here are 15Ìýtips to makeÌýthe most of your residence hall experience all year long.

Acclimating to your new home

• Don’t drop your old connections. Continue talking with your high school buddies while you're in the process of making new friends.
• Leave your door open. To meet other people in your residence hall, consider leaving your room door open.
• Take time for yourself. It's okay to spend some qualityÌýtime alone;Ìýthe first few weeks are crazy!
• Know that it's okay to eat lunch alone—you'll notice plenty of other people do it, too.
• Get to know people in your classes by forming study groups or inviting a classmate to get coffee after class.
• Step out of your comfort zone. Go to events, regardless of how cheesy or ridiculous they sound! You may be surprised to find interest in a clubÌýor program you wouldn't necessarily have considered on your own.

Living with roommatesÌý

• Start with an icebreaker.ÌýIf you can, find your new roommate(s) on Facebook and message them prior to moving in to help ease any awkwardness. On move-in day, focus on unpacking and setting up your room together. Ask questions to learn about each other and discover shared interests.
• Establish some ground rules—get the not so fun part out of the way.
• Explore campus together. Check out a campus eventÌýor sign up for a clubÌýthat interests you both.
• Venture off campus. Grab lunch on The Hill or find your go-to off-campus coffee shop.
• Be patient. Working things out withÌýsomeone new takes time.

Programs and resources

• Meet your RA and hall director—they can help you get involved.
• Become aware of your resources (you have a lot!)ÌýA good place to start is the . There is also free academic support through theÌý.
• Participate in hall programming. Join your hallmates forÌýcommunity-building activities and events right in your own hall.
• Get involved in your on-campus community by joiningÌýÌý(part of theÌý),Ìýthe Golden Buffalo Chapter of the Ìýor a year-long .