How do bathrooms work in college

This means not leaving toothpaste in the sink, or hair in the shower drain. Proper disposal of pads and tampons also goes a long way. You may think that a towel will suffice to get you from the shower to your bedroom.

It's only a couple of feet, right? Yep, but then there are the guys from the next hall down who just happen to make a floor visit, or the parents who come up to see their daughter's room. Those moments can turn awkward — if not downright uncomfortable — real quick. Life for the next nine months is going to be different. Adjustments to the way you have gone about doing certain things will have to be made. But that's life. Unfortunately, communal showers may also mean communal foot fungus, so protect your feet.

Don't forget to wash your "shower shoes" periodically. Save shaving for the sink or shave when the showers aren't busy. Shaving can be a time-consuming process whether it's your face, your underarms or your legs; don't waste shower time on them if you are using the showers at a particularly busy time. Shower Toiletries Remember that college freshman don't typically have a ton of living space. A waterproof shower caddy - either a plastic caddy or a mesh bag A towel - if you bring a large one, you can use it as a coverup back to your room A robe - for covering up after you shower if you don't have a large towel Shower shoes - either flip-flops or crocs Shampoo and conditioner - if you can use the 2-in-1 kind, you'll save space Razor and shaving cream Shower gel or bar soap - shower gel is decidedly more convenient in a dorm setting.

Getting Comfortable in Dorm Showers Showering in college may be stressful at first, but eventually it becomes commonplace. Things to Take to College Dorm. Dorm Room. High Efficiency Shower Head.

By Barbara Menter. Whether you opt for simple flip flops or something a bit more sturdy, most students will opt to use these when showering in commonly shared showers. A cozy reliable bathrobe we love this one from The Company Store just might become your best friend, for trips to and from the restroom before and after showering.

Unless you've spent a lot of time at summer camp, there's a good chance you've never enjoyed the dubious pleasures of a shared shower. Dorm showers are a little nicer than camp showers, but while summer campers are children with few concerns about privacy and hygiene , college students are young adults. Standards are higher, and you need to know the unwritten "rules" of college showers. Most dorms have large bathrooms for each hall. If you're in a single-sex dorm you may have two bathrooms on your floor available for your use.

If you're in a coed dorm, there may be separate bathrooms for each gender or shared bathrooms. In most dorms, bathrooms include multiple sinks, toilet stalls, mirrors, and separate curtained showers. If you're living off-campus or in a fraternity or sorority house, the situation may be different.

You may, for example, need to take turns using a single-user bathroom. Alternatively, you may need to create a bathroom schedule.