The Fool’s Guide to Dormology

Introduction to Dormology

By: David, Intern to the Stars

Welcome to Dormology 101 with the Fool. In this series of posts, you will learn everything you need to know about dormology. But first things first: What in the wide world of academics is dormology?? Think of it this way:

• Biology: The science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena.
• Psychology: The science of the mind or of mental states and processes.
• Sociology: The science or study of the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society.
• Dormology: The science or study of origin, development, organization, and functioning dorm life in all its forms and phenomena.
• NOTE: Biology and Dormology overlap in that they both deal with lots of spiders.

So there you have it. Through this blog-tacular series, readers will receive a top-of-the-line education in the basics of dormology. Upon graduation, some of you may even move on to become professional dormologists (see: Residence Director, or RD), and will look back fondly on your inaugural education you received from the Fool.

Now, I know what you may be thinking: Why should I believe that this PhD-less guy is an expert in dormology? What am I doing learning dormology from some quack with no credentials whatsoever? Please, let me set your mind at ease.

First of all, I am a college student, and there are no better credentials in the world of dormology. Not only this, but being your standard college student, I literally know everything (or at least think I do, and I’m sure that counts for something). Aside from being a college student, it is also important for you to know that I have a vision: to inform, to educate, to mold. Not only will this course in dormology make an expert of you, but–with dedication on your part–you will be molded into the perfect “dorm-user.”

So now that you’ve had your introduction, let me give you a preview of what is to come:

• Chapter 1: The history of the dorm, including its monastic roots.
• Chapter 2: A close look at what it takes to be a roommate.
• Chapter 3: Real-life case studies regarding crazy roommates.
• Chapter 4: Hilarious dorm pranks which, of course, we would never advocate.
• Chapter 5: An in-depth discussion of the dorm bathroom.
• Chapter 6: Some great recipes that have helped dorm-users to survive with only a microwave and a mini-fridge.
• Chapter 7: Dorm décor ideas that will help you turn your prison-cell of a room into a cozy den of man- or womanliness.

Stay tuned, get pumped, you are about to be educated.