College Essentials
School is ending for many high school seniors and although it is still a couple of months away, it is time to start preparing for a life away from home, without your parents and all the friends you made in high school. This is a time when you have to be able to do things on your own, but you will also be able to have some help from those who are in a higher place of authority than you are. Now is a good time to get ready to be in college , so here are a few things you should do before heading off.
Get copies of important documents.
You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate , your social security card, and a copy of your medical records. You will also want a social security card. If you are moving with a car you will want to make sure you have all the paperwork for the car in order.
Get to know your roommate.
Most schools will send you a little contact info on your new roommate . Call them early and start to get to know them. This will give you a chance to become friends as well as allowing you to work out rules for when you move in with each other. If you like to listen to your music at all hours and your roommate likes quiet you may need to work out some rules.
Get to know your housing
Know what is available in your housing . Will there be a laundromat inside the dorms or apartment you are moving into? Can you park your car somewhere, or will you have to give it up? These are important things to know about your new home. If you are going to be living in a hot or cold climate you will also want to know if there is heating or air conditioning.
Get a physical list of important phone numbers and addresses.
You want this to be a physical list. If something happens to your cell phone you want to be able to find the numbers of anyone who is important to you so that you can still stay in touch with them.
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