Now that you’ve moved in and are living independently, away from home, you’ll need to manage every little thing. Here are some survival tips to help you reside peacefully in your dorm.
Meet Your RA (Resident Assistant):
If you haven’t met your RA yet, connect with them. RA’s are the student leaders who live in your building and they take classes like other students at GCC. These students are trained by College Village to assist other students in connecting with the resources on campus. Your RA can be a valuable resource for information and guidance, so don’t hesitate to reach out to them for assistance. They will direct you to the right resources.
Tip: If you’re wondering how to connect with your RA, and you probably haven’t seen them for other reasons, I’ve got you. Every RA has a “Meet your RA” board with their contact information in their building at the Main entrance. You just have to take time and look around to make this connecting process easy.
Building Relationships with Roommates:
Take the time to get to know your roommates. It is never too late. Building a good connection with them can help minimize issues, as a strong relationship and understanding can go a long way. Discover common interests that can strengthen your bond. Effective communication can also help resolve any problems that may arise.
Quiet Hours:
College Village has designated quiet hours throughout the semester from Monday to Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and from Friday to Sunday, 11:59 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. These are the quiet hours for the entire semester in CV. These quiet hours don’t restrict you from having fun. During these times, you just have to be mindful of your activities to avoid disturbing your roommates, neighbors and building mates. College Village enforces 24-hour quiet hours during the final exam period to allow students to study and prepare for the exams peacefully.
Smoke Alarms:
For some of you this could be your first-time cooking. A few of you might not know cooking, and you might be thinking about learning how to cook. In any case you must be careful with the smoke detectors. The college village has sensitive smoke detectors for the student’s safety. Cooking on medium heat can help prevent setting off the alarm.
Remember that covering or tampering with the smoke alarm is not an option, as it puts other’s lives at risk.
To view College Village’s fire safety expectations, please visit: https://gccvillage.com/expectations/
GCC and CV safety are available 24/7.
Call: 585-345-6500
Receiving Packages:
If you’ve ordered new clothing or electronics or any other packages for yourself and need to pick up your package, head to the RA office. There is an RA on duty every day from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on weekends. Simply bring your GCC student ID to the RA office, and the RA will assist you in retrieving your packages.
Tip: If your package is delivering on weekends, expect it to be available for pickup at the RA office on the following Monday
Submitting the Maintenance Request:
If you’re facing minor problems like a malfunctioning light in your living room or bedroom, a kitchen stove that won’t heat up or a clogged sink issue, don’t worry. These are common issues that everyone encounters, whether at home or living away from home.
Back at home, you might have relied on your parents to handle these problems, but now that you’re living on your own, it’s time to take charge. Don’t worry I’m not suggesting you roll up your sleeves and become a DIY expert. Instead, follow this link https://gccvillage.com/maintenance/. There, you’ll find a straightforward process to submit a maintenance request. Our maintenance staff is exceptional and works quickly to resolve these issues. Just follow the process on the website, and your living space will be back to normal in no time!
For questions and queries this email address will be your best friend to reach out:
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Sindhu Priya Kondapuram
Resident Assistant of E&F Building
College Village
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