American families have different definitions on ‘dorm essentials’

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End-of-summer transitions are not created equal. Think about moving into ([link removed]) the iconic college dormitory, for students fortunate enough to attend a four-year school away from home. Residential campuses are reopening again after years of pandemic uncertainty, but inflation and increasing living costs are creating heightened tensions for those with limited funds.

“The kids who can’t afford a mini fridge are going to feel bad when it comes time to split the cost in the dorm room,” Susan Dynarski, an education professor at Harvard University, told us. “And if you’re not arriving with the accoutrements of upper-class life, then it’s difficult to engage with your peers socially, and then ultimately academically as well.”

The vast inequality that permeates education is always on our mind when we tackle stories and opinion pieces at The Hechinger Report, another reason why we love to hear from nontraditional students like Jairo Salgado. ([link removed]) Once homeless, he’s now a college graduate and full-time machine operator in California, and he tells us about his ultimately triumphant path.

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American families have different definitions on ‘dorm essentials’
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