East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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IS The long haul By Kim Alvis Robably one of the first ordeals as- sociated with going to college exper- ienced by those brave souls who live in campus dormitories is THE MOVE -- the hauling of box loads of stuff that you're sure you're going to need in the months ahead. If you're like some, you tend to overpack, bringing carloads of useiess items, such as cleaning sup- plies. On the other hand, if you are like many others, you forget the most es- sential items that ensure a comfortable stay in your new home. Part of the battle begins while you're still at home. Therels always indecision about just what to take and what will remain with your teddy bear. And good ole mom will make sure you've got enough vitamins and plenty of ex- tra underwear. If you live close to campus, you can always make the trip back home if you forget something vital. lf, however, you come from the far ends of the earth to campus, you had better make sure you have everything, unless you relish the thought of spending the en- tire semester without your Jackson Browne collection. Then you hit the road! The move itself can take several carloads and all the muscle you can manage. Once you finally hit campus, all you have left to do is move the stuff from the car to your room. Did I say all? This is possibly one of the most exhausting things you'll do all semes- ter. After about l5 trips up several flights of stairs iunless youlre one of the lucky ones living on the first floor or have an elevator; you sit dOWn to re- lax only to realize you haven't picked up the refrigerator you put a deposit on a week ago. 5 TUDEN T LIFE Jeff Stanton prepares for another year in Davis Apartments by bringing in such necessary items as laundry detergent. But will he actually use it? Suzy Ackaouy A Lucille Clement resident makes yet another trip up the endless flights of stairs in an effort to get settled in for the year ahead.

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Becky EIIIott i : This bout with the refrigerator is probably the worst aspect of the move i -- especially if you don t have a lot of ' strong, able bodies arcund to help. The l problem Is intensified when you live on i the top floor of your building. I Once you're settled in, all you have :1 do is wait -- wait for your room- ? mate to arrive. There Is one advantage , to having a late-arriving roommate. Vt? ough. You have ample time to estab- I lish territory So, you can claim the bed libeside the phone or put all your post, hers on the wall of your choice before your roommate shows up. When your roommate does finally arrive, you must help himrher move in - just when yOu thought it was all over! l Eventually you do get settled In. and when you get your room looking the way you want it, you soon learn to love your new home. After all, you will spend countless hours there. Keep in mind these tips for next year' 9 move. The best way to ensure a smooth, easy move is to get into really good shape the summer before you mbve in, or else, latch on to a muscle- bciund boyfriend! I 9 STUDENT UFE