Things we'd change about UMD...
Midnight Snack
If I could change one thing about UMD, it would be adding an additional meal to the D.C. Dinner at the D.C. only goes until 7 p.m. If you eat dinner earlier in the evening, it is guarenteed you will be hungry around 10 or 11. Midnight snack would be a good solution to this problem. There would be a variety of snacks to munch on, for example, popcorn, ice cream, doritos, nachos, etc. It would be an easy meal to provide. It would also offer jobs to those who do not mind staying up late. I think midnight snack should be added to the D.C.'s meal plan, a lot of people would go.
Here's what the Dining Center does have to offer...
Consequences of Drinking in the Dorms
Another thing about UMD that could be improved is the alcohol policy. UMD is a dry campus, but many people do not abide by this rule. I do not think Duluth should change to a wet campus but some of the consequences for drinking in the dorms are unfair. If your roommate chooses to drink, even if you are not there, you can have serious repercussions taken against you. This is not only unfair but it can make living with your roommate even more difficult than it already is. UMD should seriously consider revising their alcohol policy so only the persons directly involved in the breaking of the rules receive disciplinary action.
Roommate Selection
When you chose to live in the dorms at UMD you have two choices, room with a friend you already know or get paired with a person you have never met. Most people chose to room with someone they have never met hoping that this will allow them to make a new friend and expand their horizons. The problem with random roommate selection is often being paired with someone you are not compatible with can occur. I feel that a simple survey to be filled out by the occupants prior to being assigned a roomate would allow for a better match. Currently students sleeping habits, studying habits, lifestyle choices, and values are not considered when pairing up roommates. I feel that if roommates were placed based on common values and routines there would be less problems adjusting to life at college.
ADVICE TO INCOMING FRESHMEN!!!
Our advice to incoming freshmen would consist of:
- try to stay open minded when first getting to know your roommate
- establish rules for your room with your roommate right away
- if you make the decison to drink on campus, try to avoid drinking in your room
- don't eat dinner so early that you're hungry again at 8pm
- but go to dinner early enough so that all the good desserts aren't gone before you get a chance to select one
- plan out your schedule so you aren't crunched for time
- dress in layers because the temperature from building to building is not consistent
- budget your money, don't spend it all in one place, example alcohol
- try to entertain yourself with the free activities provided on or off campus
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