Rutgers Freshman Dorm Tour | Advice & Essentials

Hey guys! If you are coming across this video, you are probably about to start your freshman year at Rutgers. I am so happy and excited for you to start this amazing journey. If you are a prospective Rutgers student (or just stumbled across this because you like watching dorm tours like me), we hope this is helpful and gives you a glimpse into the place we got to call home this year. We know it can be a little intimidating, but it truly was an amazing experience. If you have any questions at all (even if they seem dumb), please do not hesitate to reach out. We would love to answer your questions and help you feel ready and excited to dorm at Rutgers!
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[@izabellawilliamson2628]

I’m so glad you posted this, all of the rutgers dorm tours are from like 10 years ago. As an incoming freshman this was really helpful

[@JulesShaltis]

Omg yay! So excited for you!

[@izabellawilliamson2628]

@@JulesShaltis update, I’m gonna be in Mettler this fall!!!

[@ginaroseyt]

@@izabellawilliamson2628 SAME

[@itsolivia]

omg this was the first dorm tour on youtube that was actually really cute!! thank you

[@JulesShaltis]

AWW YAY omg thank you so much 🫶🏻

[@gabrielgalarza3387]

The best video ever, thank you guys so much, so sad we are not gonna be able to meet this year

[@JulesShaltis]

Aw so glad you enjoyed!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@hannahbw.]

this is one of the best and most helpful college vids i’ve watched!!

[@JulesShaltis]

aw yay so glad!!!! 🫶🏻

[@MsKityKat]

Great video; super helpful! Do you happen to have measurements for the curtain rod and curtain length for the closet? Thanks so much!

[@JulesShaltis]

Thank you!! ❤️ We got an extra long tension rod, somewhere between 62 and 94 inches I believe! As for the length, I believe they were 84in

[@TRACICUMMINGS-MCGREAL]

Great video!! Lots of great info! Do you remember where you got the rug?? Love it🙂

[@CarleneLau]

Thank you for this very helpful and fun video!!

[@shreyamahajan4188]

Do masters degree students get to live in dorms at rutgers?

[@kaytieee]

hi this video was super helpful and i don’t know if you’ll answer this, seeing that the video was made over a year ago but did you guys know each other before you were roommates or did you become friends over the school year?

[@hennarizvi5883]

Measurement of curtain rod?

[@debbiebisi6544]

Love your room! What size is your area rug?

[@victoriaeisenberg4663]

omg i’m a freshman and going to be in mettler as well. this was so helpful!! your room was a corner room right?

[@JulesShaltis]

Yay that’s so exciting!! Yup this was a corner room ending in 24!

[@hykok]

Do you need to bring your own tools to adjust the bed height? or is that something that can be snap in (tool-less)? The room don't have AC so you need to buy your own fans?

[@JulesShaltis]

No tools needed to adjust the bed height! We had to take the mattress off and turn it on its side and it took some effort to snap in, but no tools needed. And yeah that’s correct no AC and you’ll need to bring your own fans. There’s the VERY rare occasion that a freshman dorm will have AC!

[@hykok]

@@JulesShaltis Thank you. That's very helpful. Do you have a list of dorms without AC so we can avoid?

[@karenajibade2402]

Fresh man

[@ava4031]

how did you hand that little book shelf above your bed?

[@JulesShaltis]

Hi!! The bookshelves actually came with the room, all hung up already!

[@jasminelevinsky1368]

do u think college ave is nice for freshman? since mettler is college ave i think

[@JulesShaltis]

Yes!! Definitely recommend College Ave

[@chimpmunc5192]

This video was absolutely amazing. I wish that I had a video this good before I started college. Such a realistic example of how college is and all the advice was spot on. Definitely will be using that fedex tip for my next dorm :)

[@JulesShaltis]

Aww wow!! Thank you so much!!! I’m so glad you think this would be helpful for incoming college freshman and that you agree with our tips!! ❤️

[@NailaShakaib]

This is literally the best video of all the dorm ones I found. Im literally saving this to rewatch a week before I leave so I make sure I got everything you guys said and just feel like confident. Also so good to see a video from Rutgers bc there literally are like zero and its such a huge school and you'd expect so many but no so like thank you.

[@JulesShaltis]

Ahh awesome I’m so glad it can be helpful

[@rjhaveri8bh]

Audrey Truschke of Rutger University professor of Asian History likes us to believe that Aurangzeb was kind but they are unable to make us understand why Auranzeb killed his sister, his brothers, in such a violent manner for power and why he locked up his parents in the dungeon for power. Those who agree with Audrey Truschke must be high on drugs or pakistani hasish. When the barometer exceeds limits of brahmanical hatred, Hinduphobia and jewish hatred then you start hallucinations of imaginary 72 virgins and start to convince others that sexx with a 9 year old child is normal.. I can now understand how white people treated red Indian history to feed their own hatred for the other. All Abrahamic religions promote hatred of the other hence they started organized hinduphobia.Audrey Truschke of Rutger University professor of Asian History likes us to believe that Aurangzeb was kind but they are unable to make us understand why Auranzeb killed his sister, his brothers, in such a violent manner for power and why he locked up his parents in the dungeon for power. Those who agree with Audrey Truschke must be high on drugs or pakistani hasish. When the barometer exceeds limits of brahmanical hatred, Hinduphobia and jewish hatred then you start hallucinations of imaginary 72 virgins and start to convince others that sexx with a 9 year old child is normal.. I can now understand how white people treated red Indian history to feed their own hatred for the other. All Abrahamic religions promote hatred of the other hence they started organized hinduphobia.

[@suparkles9314]

Ngl this has to be My favourite dorm tour video. For some weird reason it felt comfortable and cosy. I am gonna watch this The start of every year religiously 🫡

[@JulesShaltis]

OMG SLAY that is so sweet, we definitely tried to make our room feel super comfy and homey and just good vibes lmao ❤️

[@suparkles9314]

@@JulesShaltis I really look forward to u know dorm vlogs , college related videos like the inside tea and fun stuff all the best❤️‍🔥

[@Bernadette-Shavestix]

This video is excellent!! Great job to both of you!! My son is a senior at Rutgers (boys don’t care about decorating their dorm rooms😂) but my daughter (a junior at Virginia Tech) Can still use some of these tips! Keep doing videos! you’re both really great at it!! This is the best, most realistic and practical dorm video I’ve seen and I’ve been looking for good dorm videos for a few years now! Go Scarlet Knights!!!

[@JulesShaltis]

Aw wow thank you so so much for the kind message!! We really appreciate it ❤️

[@alexaamico8687]

Do you have measurements of the dressers and desks? Trying to plan ahead!

[@sarahpiggott5140]

Following

[@shardedglass3968]

I just love watching how other people organize so I have ideas on how I'm going to do it in a couple of days!

[@JulesShaltis]

Super exciting!!! Have fun!!!

[@kimberlyiuliano6358]

Thank you for this. My daughter will be a freshman in Sept 2022. So excited for her and this is very helpful!

[@JulesShaltis]

Yay sooo excited for her, and super happy this was helpful! ❤️

[@rjhaveri8bh]

Audrey Truschke of Rutger University professor of Asian History likes us to believe that Aurangzeb was kind but they are unable to make us understand why Auranzeb killed his sister, his brothers, in such a violent manner for power and why he locked up his parents in the dungeon for power. Those who agree with Audrey Truschke must be high on drugs or pakistani hasish. When the barometer exceeds limits of brahmanical hatred, Hinduphobia and jewish hatred then you start hallucinations of imaginary 72 virgins and start to convince others that sexx with a 9 year old child is normal.. I can now understand how white people treated red Indian history to feed their own hatred for the other. All Abrahamic religions promote hatred of the other hence they started organized hinduphobia.

[@avamariekoehler3798]

I wish all people did dorm tours like this! I literally love it

[@AbdallahQureshi]

Hey, I’m going to be in Mettler this fall. I was wondering- are we actually allowed to put up LED lights and does it cause any issues when moving out with ResLife?

[@JulesShaltis]

Awesome you’re gonna have so much fun! Nope, we never had any issues and we also knew a lot of people with the LED lights and haven’t heard of any issues at all!

[@sanitycaycay2507]

FINALLY a college dorm where people have more than ONE BOOK throughout.

[@trevarriley-reid6914]

Wow...thanks so much for this video. It was amazing!

[@aishwaryaharpale8863]

Thank you so much for the tour! I'm at Rutgers as well. I really needed such a video before I moved in a year ago. *Frantically searches for bed suspenders*

[@JulesShaltis]

Ahaha definitely a game changer!!

[@Kate-ui4tf]

How much space do you have under the bed? What bed skirt did you get because im not sure what size

[@eva.1749]

have you gone to nso? maybe you can bring a tape measure with you..? i’m sure the bed sizes are universal

[@melaniegarcia4250]

This was such a good video. I’m not attending your school but this video definitely helped out!

[@JulesShaltis]

Thank you for watching!!! Good luck with everything at school! ❤️

[@zaramerchant8862]

hiii! this was such a helpful video but i have a question about laundry? would you recommend tide pods or detergent or those laundry detergent sheets?

[@JulesShaltis]

Hey!! I’d recommend normal liquid detergent and a liquid softener, and we brought some dryer sheets as well. Kept it all in a little tote bag that I brought down when doing my laundry! Just like doing laundry at home except I didn’t use the cups to measure, I just poured it right in the sections in the top of the machine.

[@victoriao8846]

you guys are amazing. this video makes me excited to apply this fall :)

[@JulesShaltis]

Aw thank you! Yay!! So excited for you to apply, we both LOVE Rutgers!

[@veronikazambrano1182]

Which Rutgers do you guys go to? Because I’m going to the NB one and did not recognize any of the names y’all mentioned 😂

[@JulesShaltis]

New Brunswick! College Ave!

[@ynotsun31]

Thank you for the wonderful tour! My son Adrian was recently accepted to Rutgers and he said that this is the best dorm tour he's seen and I would completely agree. So we visited during Thanksgiving 2 years ago and mainly visited the business school and got a tour from one of the business ambassadors and he had been interested in attending Rutgers ever since. I believe that we were on the Livingston campus? And did not have a chance to visit the other campuses. We have visited a couple of other schools that we feel have strong freshman support that helps them transition from HS to college, i.e. counselors that help them with scheduling classes, RA's that help them navigate to their classes the first few weeks, etc. How is Rutgers in terms of welcoming incoming freshmen? We are from the Houston, Texas area, so he will be far from home... Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[@meghanscheuing7705]

Stop it rn I THINK I LIVED IN THIS ROOM

[@JulesShaltis]

OMG STOP NO WAY???? 224?

[@phoebechiang7093]

Thank you so much for doing this video, my daughter will be a freshman in September 2022. It really helps!

[@JulesShaltis]

Ofc!! Best of luck to your daughter, hope she has an amazing time!

[@mimi82893]

hi loved your video, my son is coming in freshman college ave at pell, would you know how the set up & location is at pell ? hes a business major & selected CA over Livingston. Hope he made right choice.

[@JulesShaltis]

Hi!! Thank you so much! Pell is located in the same courtyard as most of the dorms. Great location, right near a bus stop. I haven’t been inside Pell, but I’m pretty sure the rooms are a little bit bigger and wider than our room but the building itself is smaller. I am also a business major and living on CA definitely worked out great for me! I only ended up having a few classes on Livingston despite the business school being there, but even so, the busses are great and it was rarely a hassle to get over there for classes. Typically, everyone will have classes on each campus at some point. CA has a great community feel, but Livingston is a short bus ride away to get to class, the movie theater, or basketball games! Cant go wrong!

[@mimi82893]

@@JulesShaltis ty 😊 best of luck !!

[@sharonschlam2897]

This is so helpful! Best video I have seen. Do you remember the size of the bedskirt (how high?) Thanks!

[@rachelalissa]

this is SO helpful. i’m an incoming freshman and couldn’t find any rutgers dorm vids. i’m so excited to get my housing assignment

[@JulesShaltis]

Yay I’m so glad!! Super excited for you!!!

[@rubysiegel9389]

ahh i'm moving in 2 weeks (diff college tho lol) and this was super helpful! your room was stunning and omg you have the best reading taste!?! priory, one last stop, AND addie larue?! love this sm :)))

[@JulesShaltis]

AHHH omg yay that’s so exciting!!! ❤️ THANK YOU omg best compliment ever, I was waiting for someone to notice the books LMAO 👀

[@rjhaveri8bh]

Audrey Truschke of Rutger University professor of Asian History likes us to believe that Aurangzeb was kind but they are unable to make us understand why Auranzeb killed his sister, his brothers, in such a violent manner for power and why he locked up his parents in the dungeon for power. Those who agree with Audrey Truschke must be high on drugs or pakistani hasish. When the barometer exceeds limits of brahmanical hatred, Hinduphobia and jewish hatred then you start hallucinations of imaginary 72 virgins and start to convince others that sexx with a 9 year old child is normal.. I can now understand how white people treated red Indian history to feed their own hatred for the other. All Abrahamic religions promote hatred of the other hence they started organized hinduphobia.

[@odellrussell3122]

Lock your doors when you’re not in your room, seriously!

[@dougspidermanhappy]

Lock your doors when you’re in your room even more so! They may have arrested the killer in Idaho, but there’s always more like him walking around.

[@abigailsackey6219]

Great video ladies!! Very informative!!! Thanks!!!

[@simpleexgift9201]

I'm not going to this school but I love this video

[@JulesShaltis]

aw yay thank you so much 🥰

[@lauraclavijo5647]

This was so helpful thank you! My daughter is starting in the Fall

[@TheAmbivert_]

It's nice to watch a recent video about the dorm. I'm considering Rutgers. Any advice?

[@JulesShaltis]

Yay!! I would say my advice for choosing a school is to make saving money a priority and choose a school with a good program for what you’re interested in! (Luckily, all of Rutgers’s programs are very good in case you’re unsure of major yet😉). Consider a big school that has resources and amenities and join clubs and organizations to find a smaller community within your school. Tips for Rutgers: find a good work/life balance, definitely find time to go out and make those memories and have fun because you might regret it if you don’t, and find friends who will study with you as well! Use tutoring and counseling resources. Say yes to games and events, talk to everyone! You’ll meet your best friends and make the best memories.

[@TheAmbivert_]

@@JulesShaltis thank you. I currently reside in Nigeria so I am trying to submit my application as soon as possible.

[@ayanabarrimond6565]

Thank you very much. This was very helpful.

[@ginaroseyt]

i’m in mettler!! tysm for this

[@JulesShaltis]

Yay!!! You’re so lucky, it’ll be so fun!! ❤️‍🔥

[@loucee3128]

Great job. Lots of good info. Thank you.

[@theone_ene]

please which campus is this?

[@bobbobbob321]

if only they had this at the quads ;-;

[@oliviagasbarro1049]

rando question lol, what size rug did you get? i got a 5x7 for my dorm and i’m hoping that’s big enough!

[@JulesShaltis]

hey!! I believe ours was a 5x7 as well!

[@matthewramos6681]

hey my im in coming student at rutgers and I wanted to ask you guys where did you get the under the bed drawers from

[@JulesShaltis]

Target!

[@oliviagarza7882]

Cool rooms awesomeness

[@xfireduma2122]

Hey just one question is there ac in the room or we have to bring portable ac

[@JulesShaltis]

Hi! No AC in the room, but bring fans!!!

[@eviedull8855]

This video is amazing, kind of helps give a realistic dorm that is easily achievable! Where is the smaller mirror from?

[@JulesShaltis]

Yay thank you so much!!! Both of our makeup mirrors are from Amazon, you can look up “light up makeup mirror” ❤️

[@noarachowdhury5106]

thank you SO so much for this amazing video!! it was SUPER helpful - an upcoming rutgers freshman :)

[@JulesShaltis]

Omg ofc!!! So happy it’s helpful ☺️❤️

[@pawanksoni]

Is this for Newark campus??

[@JulesShaltis]

New Brunswick!

[@kristenlamb4632]

this video is very helpful, if only i went to your school lol.

[@JulesShaltis]

Awh haha hopefully most of these tips still apply!!! Best of luck!!

[@katied.3397]

Fun fact. All that furniture was new in 2005 when I was a college senior. I recognize all of it. Lol

[@JulesShaltis]

Oh wow no way!! Still in pretty good shape I’d say lol!

[@katied.3397]

@@JulesShaltis lol, including those awful chairs that tipped. Lol Great job decorating your room! I would love to be a Rutgers super-senior all over again. Lol

[@daphnemaldonado3381]

Where did you get the shower caddy?!😩

[@JulesShaltis]

Either target, Amazon, or bed bath and beyond! Try searching “mesh shower caddy”

[@carisasantiago6256]

I'm a transfer student at Rutgers, I went on the campus bus tour not the walking tour, thank you for sharing this video with us so we can get a glimpse of the dorms

[@JulesShaltis]

Yay I’m so glad!! Let me know if you have any questions about anything, one of my besties is actually a transfer this year as well!

[@rjhaveri8bh]

Audrey Truschke of Rutger University professor of Asian History likes us to believe that Aurangzeb was kind but they are unable to make us understand why Auranzeb killed his sister, his brothers, in such a violent manner for power and why he locked up his parents in the dungeon for power. Those who agree with Audrey Truschke must be high on drugs or pakistani hasish. When the barometer exceeds limits of brahmanical hatred, Hinduphobia and jewish hatred then you start hallucinations of imaginary 72 virgins and start to convince others that sexx with a 9 year old child is normal.. I can now understand how white people treated red Indian history to feed their own hatred for the other. All Abrahamic religions promote hatred of the other hence they started organized hinduphobia.

[@riddheepatel1874]

which rutgers school are you at?

[@JulesShaltis]

This is the New Brunswick campus, College Ave

[@jessicakalish8827]

what size did you guys get for the posters?

[@JulesShaltis]

Natalie’s are somewhere around the size 17”x23”

[@whitneyreinkoester1599]

Where is the mirror from?

[@JulesShaltis]

I believe Natalie’s full length mirror is from Marshall’s or TJ Maxx!

[@alexismarie1770]

loved this! y'all are so pretty

[@JulesShaltis]

Aww omg thank you lovely!! 🥹❤️

[@alexismarie1770]

@@JulesShaltis you're welcome !! 🫶🏼

[@madisonklink5620]

I watched a ton of college videos and this one was by far the best

[@JulesShaltis]

Oh wow, that is a BIG compliment! Thank you so much, we really tried to make it as helpful as possible ❤️

[@madisonklink5620]

@@JulesShaltis ofc! Going to be a freshman and was looking for tips everywhere on KZbin and this video rly helped!!

[@hayleyblair796]

This is so cute and so helpful! Sadly I think fed ex changed whatever it was because they do a minimum of 50 flyers now and I can’t figure out how to change it!

[@JulesShaltis]

Oh no!!! Maybe there are some other cheap flyer printing websites!