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Living in a shared dorm room is far from an ideal living situation, but it often works fine. But sometimes it doesn’t if you have a different schedule from your roommate. See how this student feels ...

Going off to college is a major milestone in a young person's life, and it's normal for parents to help with some of the expenses and furnishings for dorm rooms. But one mom may have taken it too far.

Dorm life usually means squeezing into twin size beds, maximizing limited closet space, and navigating communal bathrooms. So when you're packing, it pays to be smart. Every item should work hard and ...