This is a great question and one more and more students and parents are asking.
Moving out of the house and onto your college campus is an exciting transition that comes with plenty of new considerations:
- Where and how to get food
- How to select classes
- What extracurriculars to join
- How to balance priorities
- And plenty of other social activities of course!
Two other considerations are “what happens if my stuff gets stolen or damaged in the dorm?”, and “what if someone else gets hurt in my dorm room?”.
With all of the responsibilities and opportunities that come with the college transition, constantly worrying about these factors is an unwelcome addition!
For some, the answer to “should I get renters insurance for my dorm?” may be a quick and simple yes if your college mandates this for students living on campus.
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