Living In A Dormitory

Milana Polozova knows everything about living in a dormitory.

For many people, living in a dormitory is still a mystery. In order to have a better understanding of how students live in dorms, I asked some students from Media Communications and Design Program to answer a few questions. Let’s talk.

Elena Marcus, a second year student

Which dorm do you live in?

I now live in a dormitory number 8.

What is the difference between living in a dorm and living at home?

This is my second dormitory. I moved away from my parents four years ago and forgot what it was like to live at home. But the advantage of my dorm is that it is an apartment type. There is a kitchen and a toilet for a few people, not the entire floor.

What are some fun activities?

I know that some students stay and chat all day long in the residents' chat room and also play mafia and conduct conversation clubs. Once we had a meeting for FKMD in our place to get acquainted.

Dormitory = the atmosphere of students?

It is great living in a dormitory if you like waking up in the middle of the night from the sounds of some sleepless students.

Why is living in a dormitory cool?

You learn to get along with other people, to find compromises. It will help you not to get mad in future when your life throws you out of your parents' house anyway. 

Arzu Askerova, a second year student

Which dorm do you live in?

I live in a Hostel number 8.

What is the difference between living in a dormitory and living at home?

Living in a dorm is different because you become more independent. You have to be able to cope with situations without the help of your parents and to distribute the budget.

What are some fun activities?

It is possible to meet people from different faculties. This is good for your studies and socialization. Especially when you come from a different city.  You always know what happens at your university outside the department. Everybody has different points of view.

Dormitory = the atmosphere of students

It is absolutely true. I love our dorm.

Why is living in a dormitory cool?

The dormitory # 8 has social networking chat with people who live in different buildings. It has more than 700 people. You can write there that you want to relax, have a party and you will definitely get an answer. Yes, we don't make breakfast together, but if necessary, people will always lend you food. In this chat you can discuss everyday issues. You can also feel the support and mutual help.

Living in a dormitory can prepare students for their adult life as they learn how to become independent.

Text by
Milana Polozova