dorms
Where freshmen live
Dorms is the informal plural of dormitory, referring to residential buildings where students live at colleges and universities.
Each student typically has a small room, often shared with a roommate, with communal bathrooms and common areas on each floor.
Freshman are usually required to live in the dorms.
The word extends to any institutional group housing, such as for workers or athletes during training camps.
Vertically arranged sleeping frames
- loft bedsElevated frames for sleeping
- twin XLExtended narrow mattress size
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
- deskFurniture for writing
dresser · wardrobe · closet · mini fridge · microwave · futon · storage bins · shelving
Longing for one's dwelling
- independenceFreedom from external control
- privacyFreedom from observation
- sharingDividing among others
- curfewMandated return time
rules · inspections · contraband · decorating · personalizing · cramped · cozy · noisy
People sharing a residence
- suitematesDormitory suite co-occupants
- floormatesResidents of same floor
- RAAutoimmune disease acronym
- resident advisorPeer housing supervisor
community · quiet hours · visitation · guests · common room · lounge · study groups · friendships
On-campus student housing
- student housingResidential accommodations for enrolled learners
- living quartersResidential rooms or space
- roomsEnclosed interior spaces
- suitesConnected hotel rooms
singles · doubles · triples · quads · bunks · accommodations · lodging · barracks
Light, passing rainfalls
- laundry roomSpace for washing clothes
- vending machinesUnmanned automated retail devices
- elevatorsVertical passenger conveyances
- stairwellsVertical enclosures for steps
mailroom · front desk · key card · fire alarms · sprinklers · kitchenette · study lounge · TV room
bunk beds
Vertically arranged sleeping frames
- loft bedsElevated frames for sleeping
- twin XLExtended narrow mattress size
- mattressPadded sleeping surface
desk · dresser · wardrobe · closet · mini fridge · microwave · futon · storage bins · shelving · corkboard
homesickness
Longing for one's dwelling
- independenceFreedom from external control
- privacyFreedom from observation
- sharingDividing among others
curfew · rules · inspections · contraband · decorating · personalizing · cramped · cozy · noisy · late nights
roommates
People sharing a residence
- suitematesDormitory suite co-occupants
- floormatesResidents of same floor
- RAAutoimmune disease acronym
resident advisor · community · quiet hours · visitation · guests · common room · lounge · study groups · friendships · noise
residence halls
On-campus student housing
- student housingResidential accommodations for enrolled learners
- living quartersResidential rooms or space
- roomsEnclosed interior spaces
suites · singles · doubles · triples · quads · bunks · accommodations · lodging · barracks · hostels
showers
Light, passing rainfalls
- laundry roomSpace for washing clothes
- vending machinesUnmanned automated retail devices
- elevatorsVertical passenger conveyances
stairwells · mailroom · front desk · key card · fire alarms · sprinklers · kitchenette · study lounge · TV room · game room
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dormsoff-campus housing
Lodging outside university property
family home · permanent home · forever home · marital home · retirement home
dormssingle-family home
Freestanding residential dwelling
studio apartment · private residence · detached house · condo · townhouse
dormsoff-campus housing
Lodging outside university property
private apartments · rental housing · family home · independent living · private residence
- dorm roomStudent residential space
- college dormOn-campus student lodging
- dorm lifeStudent communal living experience
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- college dormitoryOn-campus student housing
- dormitory lifeResidential college experience
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