Most people can remember their first time watching The Wizard of Oz as a child. Whether or not they are good memories depends on your views on flying monkeys. Regardless of your emotions towards the film everything from Dorothy opening the door into Munchkinland to her clicking her heels at the end of film brings out the nostalgia in most of us. This concussion induced dream Over the Rainbow brings something more to the table than a few lollipops when preparing for College, and even the real world.
10) The Change…
Moving into a new dorm is pretty hard. Especially when parents can’t hold your hand while you enter this strange new world of adolescent parties, and essays. Much like when Dorothy is stuck in the tornado, a lot of things are thrown at you from all directions and you don’t know whether to be amused or cry yourself to sleep with your teddy bear, eating Cheetos, and watching Netflix.
9) “Are you a Good Roommate, or a Bad Roommate?”
First things first… You. Will. Not. Always. Like. Your. Roommate. I can not stress this enough. Though they may be light and bubbly on the outside believe me when I say, they can be completely fake. Be careful when picking a roommate. Similar to how Glinda didn’t tell Dorothy she could go home three minutes after arriving in Oz… Trust no Witch.
8) People are Allergic to Water
I can not tell you how many times I sit in class and literally smell people across the room. I don’t care how much damn axe body spray you put on you still need to shower. If you don’t have soap; beg, borrow, and steal until you can find some. I can see going a few days without bathing especially if you have to share a shower, but if you start to turn green you have a problem. (I suggest seeing a campus nurse at that point)
7) Be Careful when Sharing Things
I can not stress the horror that is being the same size as your roommate. Make sure you set a fine line with your roommate on borrowing things. If you let them borrow something once who’s to say they won’t borrow it again, or take it home on breaks. Don’t get me wrong there are good in all roommates, but just assume your roommate is inherently evil until you get to know them better. PROTECT YOUR RUBY SLIPPERS!
