Sure, your dorm will probably have a microwave in the common area, but most likely, it’s going to be an old model that probably doesn’t work as effectively as the one you bring yourself. Plus, it’s likely that somebody will be using it when you need it. Avoid the drama, […]
Section 504 mandates the provision of reasonable accommodations, which means that a school does not have to experience undue hardship to accommodate you. The accommodations that you receive in college under Section 504 may be different than those you received in high school under IDEA. What does 504 mean for […]
Improve Daily Routines and Sleep Hygiene Be careful with alcohol. It’s common for students to start drinking in college, but don’t feel pressured to do so if you don’t want to. Normalize when you go to bed and wake up. Limit pre-bed screen time. Don’t go crazy with caffeine. How […]
A headboard has many practical uses as well as personal ones. It will protect your wall from wear and tear — which is especially important in college, because universities typically bill students if they damage their dorm room in any way. A headboard will protect your wall and keep this […]
Many students find that five Collegeboxes are enough to facilitate most dorm room moves, but you can order boxes individually if you need more or less than what’s provided in the Supply Kit. How many boxes is typical for a move? How many boxes do I need to move based […]
If you have a bed with a slotted frame, you can simply take out the bed frame and move it up to the slot that you want. If you want to loft your bed and add a lot of extra space underneath, you’ll need to borrow a lofting kit from […]
For example, a single bedroom has one bed space, a double bedroom has two bed spaces, and a suite with two double bedrooms has four bed spaces. What does double mean for dorm room? two bedsThe majority of residence hall rooms are double rooms (meaning two beds in one room), […]
Things I Regret Bringing To College So Many Throw Pillows. I literally had 8 pillows on my dorm bed. Too Many Drawer Organization Units. Desk Decorations. More Clothes Than Needed. Binders. Too Many Skincare Products. More Than One Water Bottle. All Your Shoes. What should you not buy in a […]
College dorms typically provide bedframes and mattresses, so you likely won’t be able to bring your own mattress. You may choose to bring a foam mattress topper to make the standard bed more comfortable. Do you bring your own mattress to college? Most colleges only provide students with a mattress. […]
Federal, state and local governments do not require private employers to conduct employee drug tests, but they do establish drug testing programs, regulations and policies for their own civil service jobs. If you work as a civil service employee, you must comply with regulations on drug testing or risk losing […]
Accompany the donor into the collection facility (the collector must be the same gender). Instruct the donor to urinate into the sample container with the witness observing urination. Complete the remainder of the test request form after the donor has completed collecting the specimen. What are 4 ways to collect […]
What Not to Bring to College: 12 Things You Don’t Need Unnecessary Debt. While debt isn’t something students technically “pack,” it’s something they may be carrying with them. Furniture. Certain Kitchen Appliances. Space Heaters and Electric Blankets. Candles and Incense. Printers. Too Much Clothing. Knick-Knacks or Tchotchkes. What should you […]
Can a Female Observe a Male in a Direct Observation Drug Screen, and Vice Versa? No, the observer always has to be the same gender as the employee. So even though these direct observation drug screens are pretty much full frontal, at least it’s not someone of a different gender. […]
Urine is the most widely used matrix for drugs of abuse testing. The advantages of urine specimen include that it is well known specimen, drugs concentrate in the urine and analytically it is an easy sample to work with. What samples do drug tests use? Nowadays the use of the […]
Banned Electronics in College Dorms String lights, such as miniature Christmas lights. Extension cords. Cooking appliances, such as hot plates and toaster ovens. Air conditioners or space heaters. What shouldn’t you bring to college? Prohibited items. This list varies from school to school, so it’s important to research this topic […]