| Living in a dorm is one of the most exciting | | | | with disinfectant wipes before using the bathroom. |
| experiences in college because it's your first taste of | | | | - Wear shower shoes or flip flop when bathing in |
| freedom away from the parents. There are many | | | | community showers. |
| advantages to living on campus as well: easy access | | | | - Try to avoid sharing personal items such as cell |
| to classes, socializing, and just being around | | | | phones, TV remotes, computers, and towels. If you |
| like-minded peers that is sharing the same experience | | | | must share, then wash or wipe down the items after |
| as you. However, college living comes with college | | | | use. |
| germs--breeding and spread easily between rooms. | | | | - Keep a small hand sanitizer that you can use in the |
| The problem is that students live in small close | | | | dorm and even in classes. |
| quarters and share spaces, sometimes even having | | | | - Keep the room clean by wiping it down regularly |
| to bathe in a germ infested community bathroom. | | | | - If you have a messy roommate, insist that any |
| With these germs come unwelcome illnesses that can | | | | clutter be kept on their side of the room. |
| make you miss classes as the most inopportune | | | | - Stay away from anyone who is sick and wash your |
| times. So what can you do to keep your hygiene up | | | | hands if you touch any of their items. |
| to par and protect yourself from getting sick? Here | | | | - Keep a light blanket or covering over your bed to |
| are a few tips that can help you out: | | | | protect from visitor germs. |
| - Disinfect your room before unpacking. You can do | | | | - Throw away any leftover food or food packages |
| this by wiping down everything in the room with a | | | | outside of your room. |
| disinfectant cleaner such as Lysol or Clorox. You | | | | - Try not to directly touch kitchen and/or bathroom |
| should also keep a couple packs of disinfectant wipes | | | | sink faucets by grasping the handles with a clean |
| around as well. | | | | towel or paper towel. |
| - Keep your hands away from your nose and mouth | | | | - Open a window and air out your room every once |
| and wash your hands thoroughly every time you get | | | | in a while. |
| back to your room. | | | | The best way to treat illness is prevention. Play it |
| - Wash your hands after touching public kitchen | | | | safe when living in a dorm room; use common sense |
| appliances that are shared among students. | | | | to keep your belongings and room clean and practice |
| - Use sanitary toilet covering and/or wipe toilet seats | | | | good hygiene to stay healthy. |