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Jim Nolan's avatar

Better rent the big U-Haul truck.

Great, and all-too-true piece.

Jennifer Haubrich's avatar

Thanks, Jim! Yes! And a storage area for summer.

Sadie Freely's avatar

This article helped me understand the gap between my college dorm experience and the vlog I received from my niece of her beautiful abode.

Favorite line: "Are you trying to recreate life on the Oregon Trail?" 😂

Jennifer Haubrich's avatar

I’m glad you found it helpful, Sadie! ;)

Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Awesome news on the residency, and good luck!!

Chris Stanton's avatar

I’d forgotten about those ripped-out Absolut ads!

Jennifer Haubrich's avatar

They were the best!

Lee Bacon's avatar

Seems like the whole college experience has gotten so much fancier. State-of-the-art rec centers, 5-star dining options in the cafeterias, student unions that look like they were designed by Mies van der Rohe. I suppose the dorm rooms should match.

Also--have fun and good luck at your writer's retreat!!!

Jennifer Haubrich's avatar

Yes, my freshman year seemed a slight step up from camping. The dorms I've seen lately are much fancier!

And thank you! :)

Lindsey @ Not Normal's avatar

This dorm makeover shit terrifies me!!

Amazon Anne's avatar

Ha ha ha! 🤣

Carolyn Preston's avatar

I love your sense of humor.

Jennifer Haubrich's avatar

Aww, thanks, Carolyn! Necessary for survival…

Carolyn Preston's avatar

Without a doubt.

Reputation Intelligence's avatar

That was some primo use of snark. lol. A lot of belly laughs.

Jennifer Haubrich's avatar

Thanks for reading!

Seth JJ's avatar

Pickled Sage was actually the name of my college band - and the flavor of my college kid’s air