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.

Recipient of the 2008 "Dormologist of the Year" Medal (cc) Flickr user besighyawn

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.

Standard 90s dorm room. (cc) Flickr user OctopusHat

Related posts:

1. Dormology Chapter 1: History of the Dorm
2. Dormology Chapter 2: How to be a Roommate
3. Dormology Chapter 4: Dorm Pranks