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美国是世界上最发达的国家之一，中国是最大的发展中国家之一，两国无论在历史文化还是科技教育方面，都存在着差异和距离。如果你正准备留学美国，那么了解一下美国学生的校园生活，对你来说是很有必要的。今天让我们一同走进美国学生宿舍，看看他们的宿舍是什么样子的。
When you arrived, what was your room like? Gwynedd Mercy College has recently replaced its dorms with bigger rooms. However, when I arrived and stayed in the old “smaller” dormitories1 they seemed very nice. Compared with my college in Japan, the rooms were a little wider and they had a big closet, which gave me all the storage space I needed. There was also a simple bunk bed made out of wood, which was nice. When you first arrive, your room can seem a little bare, however with a few posters and personal touches it can soon become quite homely2.
What are the facilities3 like? They are very good. You have everything that you could possibly need to make your time here comfortable. Each dormitory has a lounge4 area with a TV and sofa. This is a place to chat with dormitory students and to make friends. There is also a small kitchen area with a microwave for snacks5 and the bathrooms have a bath as well as showers on offer. All these facilities, as well as your food from the canteen6, are included in the price so you are not paying any extra electricity bills. The housekeeper cleans these facilities every day, however, it is up to you how tidy you keep your room.
If you have any problems or any questions about your room, whom do you ask? First of all, I will talk with RA (Residence Assistant). The RA is in charge of the floor. Usually three or four times per semester, the RA will have a “floor meeting” where you can bring up any complaints and discuss them. It is the job of the RA to help you solve any problems. If the problem is personal, like with a roommate, then I will definitely talk to the RA first.
However, if they can’t help me then they will usually recommend that I have a talk with the Director of Residence Life who oversees all problems for students on campus. No matter what your problem there is always someone there to help. So, don’t be afraid to ask!
What are the main advantages of living on campus? This answer may change from person to person. Some people may say it helps them save money, it’s convenient, it’s a protected environment. For me, as well as these, there are three main advantages of living on campus.
1. Time: If I want to take a nap I can easily go back to my room and sleep. I can also sleep ten minutes before my class while as if I lived off-campus I would have to commute7 and have to get up a lot earlier.
2.Exchange (class information): If I am absent at my class I can ask my classmates who live in my dormitory for any work that I may have missed. Also ifthere is a test coming up we can exchange information and revise together.
3. Friends: The dormitories are so friendly, I find it really easy to make friends.
What are the main disadvantages of living on campus? It really depends on what sorts of things you like. Sometimes it can be very noisy until midnight and also there can be a lack of privacy. I share a room and this can be the case for many students. If you want to have some time on your own without your roommate then it can be hard.
你到学校时，你的房间是什么样的？奎内德墨西大学最近调整了宿舍，换了些更大的房间。但我刚来时住的是旧的小宿舍，它们看起来还不错。和我在日本的学校相比，这里的房间要大一些，而且有一个大壁橱，使我有足够的存储空间。还有一张小的木质双层床，十分舒服。刚来时，房间显得有点空荡，但贴上些海报，再动手装饰一下，它很快就会变得温馨起来。
房间的设备怎么样？非常好。为了使你过得舒服，这里具备一切你可能需要的设施。每个宿舍有一个休息室，配备有电视机和沙发。在这里，你可以和室友聊天，还可以交朋友。还有一间小厨房，配有一个微波炉用来加热小吃；还有内设浴缸和淋浴的浴室。所有这些设施加上你从食堂买来的食物，都包括在房租以内，这样就用不着付额外的电费。虽然管理员每天都来打扫，但房间的整洁程度则要看你自己了。
如果有什么住宿难题，你该找谁？首先，我会找宿舍助理员（RA）谈谈。宿舍助理员负责管理每一层的宿舍。他们一般每学期会召开三四次“楼层会议”，会上你可以提出意见并加以讨论。宿舍助理员的工作就是帮你解决所有问题。如果遇到个人问题，比如和室友的问题，我首先肯定会和宿舍助理员谈。如果他们无法帮助我，通常会建议我去找住校生生活主任谈，他负责管理住校生的所有问题。不管你有什么问题那儿总有人帮你。所以，不要害怕提出问题。
住校有哪些好处？对这个问题的回答可能因人而异。有人可能会说这样能省钱，更方便，校园环境更安全。对我来说，除此以外还有三个好处。
1. 时间上：如果我想小憩一会儿，我很方便就能回到宿舍睡上一觉。我可以睡到课前十分钟。可如果我住在校外，我就不得不乘车，这样就得起早一些。
2. 交流（课堂信息）上：如果我没有去上课，我可以向同宿舍的同学请教缺席的课程。同样，如果快考试了，我们可以交换信息并一起复习。
3. 朋友方面：室友都非常友好，我觉得交朋友真的很容易。
住校有什么缺点？这真要取决于你喜欢什么样的事情。宿舍有时会很吵，到深夜才能安静下来，而且缺乏个人隐私。我和别的同学住一个房间，很多学生都这样。如果你想独享自己的时间，这很难。
黄春宝 摘译自Study in America
When you arrived, what was your room like? Gwynedd Mercy College has recently replaced its dorms with bigger rooms. However, when I arrived and stayed in the old “smaller” dormitories1 they seemed very nice. Compared with my college in Japan, the rooms were a little wider and they had a big closet, which gave me all the storage space I needed. There was also a simple bunk bed made out of wood, which was nice. When you first arrive, your room can seem a little bare, however with a few posters and personal touches it can soon become quite homely2.
What are the facilities3 like? They are very good. You have everything that you could possibly need to make your time here comfortable. Each dormitory has a lounge4 area with a TV and sofa. This is a place to chat with dormitory students and to make friends. There is also a small kitchen area with a microwave for snacks5 and the bathrooms have a bath as well as showers on offer. All these facilities, as well as your food from the canteen6, are included in the price so you are not paying any extra electricity bills. The housekeeper cleans these facilities every day, however, it is up to you how tidy you keep your room.
If you have any problems or any questions about your room, whom do you ask? First of all, I will talk with RA (Residence Assistant). The RA is in charge of the floor. Usually three or four times per semester, the RA will have a “floor meeting” where you can bring up any complaints and discuss them. It is the job of the RA to help you solve any problems. If the problem is personal, like with a roommate, then I will definitely talk to the RA first.
However, if they can’t help me then they will usually recommend that I have a talk with the Director of Residence Life who oversees all problems for students on campus. No matter what your problem there is always someone there to help. So, don’t be afraid to ask!
What are the main advantages of living on campus? This answer may change from person to person. Some people may say it helps them save money, it’s convenient, it’s a protected environment. For me, as well as these, there are three main advantages of living on campus.
1. Time: If I want to take a nap I can easily go back to my room and sleep. I can also sleep ten minutes before my class while as if I lived off-campus I would have to commute7 and have to get up a lot earlier.
2.Exchange (class information): If I am absent at my class I can ask my classmates who live in my dormitory for any work that I may have missed. Also ifthere is a test coming up we can exchange information and revise together.
3. Friends: The dormitories are so friendly, I find it really easy to make friends.
What are the main disadvantages of living on campus? It really depends on what sorts of things you like. Sometimes it can be very noisy until midnight and also there can be a lack of privacy. I share a room and this can be the case for many students. If you want to have some time on your own without your roommate then it can be hard.
你到学校时，你的房间是什么样的？奎内德墨西大学最近调整了宿舍，换了些更大的房间。但我刚来时住的是旧的小宿舍，它们看起来还不错。和我在日本的学校相比，这里的房间要大一些，而且有一个大壁橱，使我有足够的存储空间。还有一张小的木质双层床，十分舒服。刚来时，房间显得有点空荡，但贴上些海报，再动手装饰一下，它很快就会变得温馨起来。
房间的设备怎么样？非常好。为了使你过得舒服，这里具备一切你可能需要的设施。每个宿舍有一个休息室，配备有电视机和沙发。在这里，你可以和室友聊天，还可以交朋友。还有一间小厨房，配有一个微波炉用来加热小吃；还有内设浴缸和淋浴的浴室。所有这些设施加上你从食堂买来的食物，都包括在房租以内，这样就用不着付额外的电费。虽然管理员每天都来打扫，但房间的整洁程度则要看你自己了。
如果有什么住宿难题，你该找谁？首先，我会找宿舍助理员（RA）谈谈。宿舍助理员负责管理每一层的宿舍。他们一般每学期会召开三四次“楼层会议”，会上你可以提出意见并加以讨论。宿舍助理员的工作就是帮你解决所有问题。如果遇到个人问题，比如和室友的问题，我首先肯定会和宿舍助理员谈。如果他们无法帮助我，通常会建议我去找住校生生活主任谈，他负责管理住校生的所有问题。不管你有什么问题那儿总有人帮你。所以，不要害怕提出问题。
住校有哪些好处？对这个问题的回答可能因人而异。有人可能会说这样能省钱，更方便，校园环境更安全。对我来说，除此以外还有三个好处。
1. 时间上：如果我想小憩一会儿，我很方便就能回到宿舍睡上一觉。我可以睡到课前十分钟。可如果我住在校外，我就不得不乘车，这样就得起早一些。
2. 交流（课堂信息）上：如果我没有去上课，我可以向同宿舍的同学请教缺席的课程。同样，如果快考试了，我们可以交换信息并一起复习。
3. 朋友方面：室友都非常友好，我觉得交朋友真的很容易。
住校有什么缺点？这真要取决于你喜欢什么样的事情。宿舍有时会很吵，到深夜才能安静下来，而且缺乏个人隐私。我和别的同学住一个房间，很多学生都这样。如果你想独享自己的时间，这很难。
黄春宝 摘译自Study in America