You're ready to go home for the holidays, but is your dorm room?
The most stressful part of your
semester, final exams, is finally
over! Now all that's left is to pack
a few bags and head home, right?
Not necessarily. There are a few
more things to consider when
preparing for the winter break.
Did you pack everything you're going to need for the next few weeks? It can be very helpful to sit down and make a list of all the things that you use on a daily basis and make sure that you pack everything on that list when the time comes. Coming from experience, I can tell you that it can be quite a pain in the derriere to get home and realize that you left your cell phone or laptop charger at school, or even just a favourite pair of jeans or bottle of foundation.
Is there anything in your room that could be dangerous if left unsupervised for a long time? You would be surprised at how many different things can be fire hazards, so take the time to check around before you leave. Make sure that there isn't anything covering your heating vent, such as papers, cardboard or clothing. Also be sure to unplug everything from your outlets, don't just turn off whatever is still plugged in. It's also a good idea to make sure that your window is securely shut to stop bad weather from taking over your pad while you're away.
Did you leave anything that will end up being gag-worthy to clean up when you return? Make sure there aren't any dirty dishes or half-eaten leftovers hidden anywhere in your room. If you're feeling especially productive, it would be a great idea to do a complete clean-up of your room. A clean-up will also help you find any buried personal items you may have forgotten you wanted to bring along with you. Make sure you also check the fridge for perishable food items that you either want to bring along or throw away. Speaking of garbage, it's also crucial to you (and your roomies') sanitary sanity to make sure that all the garbage pails are emptied before you leave. Oh, and one last thing: please don't leave your dirty dishes in the sink or dishwasher while you're on vacation, it's rude to your roommates and downright nasty if left to simmer alone for three weeks.
Did you pack everything you're going to need for the next few weeks? It can be very helpful to sit down and make a list of all the things that you use on a daily basis and make sure that you pack everything on that list when the time comes. Coming from experience, I can tell you that it can be quite a pain in the derriere to get home and realize that you left your cell phone or laptop charger at school, or even just a favourite pair of jeans or bottle of foundation.
Is there anything in your room that could be dangerous if left unsupervised for a long time? You would be surprised at how many different things can be fire hazards, so take the time to check around before you leave. Make sure that there isn't anything covering your heating vent, such as papers, cardboard or clothing. Also be sure to unplug everything from your outlets, don't just turn off whatever is still plugged in. It's also a good idea to make sure that your window is securely shut to stop bad weather from taking over your pad while you're away.
Did you leave anything that will end up being gag-worthy to clean up when you return? Make sure there aren't any dirty dishes or half-eaten leftovers hidden anywhere in your room. If you're feeling especially productive, it would be a great idea to do a complete clean-up of your room. A clean-up will also help you find any buried personal items you may have forgotten you wanted to bring along with you. Make sure you also check the fridge for perishable food items that you either want to bring along or throw away. Speaking of garbage, it's also crucial to you (and your roomies') sanitary sanity to make sure that all the garbage pails are emptied before you leave. Oh, and one last thing: please don't leave your dirty dishes in the sink or dishwasher while you're on vacation, it's rude to your roommates and downright nasty if left to simmer alone for three weeks.
