25 Life Hacks to Make The Transition from Dorm Life to Adulthood Less Intimidating

You can't streak in the hallways and eat Ramen forever.

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After four glorious years on your beloved college campus, it's time to give it up. No more Thirsty Thursdays. No more keg stands and jello shots. This also means no more dormitory life. You are broke and still looking for a job. You don't have the luxury of Residence Life to help make sure everything is going according to plan. Don't stress. Residence Life made the transition from high school to college smooth, but these are the tips that will make the transition from dorm life to adulthood less intimidating. Stretch those dollar bills as far as they will go until you achieve full professional status.

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Use ice cubes to remove indentations from carpet.

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Use bread clips to label your wires.

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Organize your tools in an ice tray.

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Store your razor blades in silica gel to prevent rusting.

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Crockpots: What you really need in your kitchen.

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Rid water stains with lemons.

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Rub out scratches on wood with a walnut.

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Clean iron pots with coarse salt.

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Freeze your beverages by wrapping it in a cold paper towel.

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A rubberband helps remove screws.

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Untie knots with this method.

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A squeeze cap solves the problem of dirty keyboards.

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Drilling holes in the bottom of a trash can avoid suction.

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Catch excess sawdust with a Post-It.

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Hold a nail in place with a clothespin.

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Use a rubberband to keep doors from shutting.

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Soak a showerhead in vinegar to eliminate build up.

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Instead of fighting with irritating packaging, a can opener makes it easier.

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Use paper clamps as a way to separate your chargers.

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Steam clean your microwave with a bowl of water.

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Pant hangers can be repurposed as a chip clip.

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Use a wooden spoon to prevent boiling water to overflow.

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Clean your toilet with Coca-Cola.

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Line your trash with newspaper.

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Learn how to properly fold a bedsheet.

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