Best Colleges Online just posted some very helpful advice for college students considering taking their pet along to school. Their post "10 Tips for Students Bringing Pets to College" starts:
For some incoming college students, leaving home without their best friend isn’t an option. Who wants to experience the best time of their life – which can also be one of the most difficult times – without their number one companion? The health benefits of keeping a pet are well-documented. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pets can decrease your blood pressure, cholesterol level and triglyceride levels. Additionally, they can create opportunities for you to exercise and socialize. So when you’re suffering through a break-up, ol’ Fido can console you, help you trim the “freshman 15″ and lead you to your next lover. If you’re planning to bring your pet to campus, it’s important that you understand the responsibility that you’ll have to undertake in order to keep him or her healthy and happy. Here are 10 tips to consider when brining your pet to college.
The tip list includes advice about planning your budget, making arrangements with room mates, and pet proofing a dorm room. Great advice for students looking to prevent homesickness and depression.
