10 Dorm Dangers for College Freshman

Dorms are supposed to be a college student's home away from home. Unfortunately, some dorms are less than safe for unsuspecting college freshman. Being aware of various dangers in your dorm can help you have a better dorm experience and feel safe in your home away from home.

10 Dorm Dangers for College Freshman

Broken Glass in Showers: Dorm Danger for College Freshman

In some dorms or dorm floors known for heavy partying, it's not unusual to find broken beer and alcohol bottles in the showers. You may have to take a shower before the janitors show up to clean up the mess on Monday morning. Always wear flip flops or other water shoes to protect your feet when using public showers in dorms.

More Shower Hazards: Athlete's Feet and Plantar's Warts

Just as you would wear those same flip flops at a public pool or in the gym shower, use them in the dorm showers too.

Unlocked Doors: Dorm Danger for College Freshman

Your dorm is a nice and friendly place where you can leave your door unlocked. right? Unless you're attending West Point, you need to lock your dorm room all the time.

It is not easier to leave your door unlocked because you;re visiting a friend down the hall and you don't feel like carrying your keys.

Locking doors applies to when you are out of the dorm room and when you are in the dorm room, especially on weekend nights when there are more guests in the dorms.

Shared Bathrooms = Shared Germs

Living in close quarters and sharing a bathroom with other people is the easiest way to catch whatever is going around that week. Always wash hands and use hand sanitizer when sharing a bathroom with other students. Be courteous when you have a cold or a stomach virus, by washing your hands and not spreading around the germs.

Unregistered Guests: Dorm Danger for College Freshman

You may not think it's a big deal to leave the back door propped open or to allow unregistered guests into the building. The guest sign-in procedures are in place for a reason, safety.

Small Appliance Cooking Hazards: Dorm Danger for College Freshman