College Students: Don't Forget to Pack Patch

With summer break half over, it's time to start thinking about dorm life again—or for the first time.

As you start gathering up furnishings for your dorm room or apartment, shopping for the fall styles and thinking about the school year ahead, don't forget about Patch. What else is free and doesn't take up space in your suitcases or closet?

We'll keep you up to date with what's happening in the Peters Township area. Join Patch and sign up for our newsletter, "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

And don't forget about us at home. We'd love to see photos of your campus as the autumn leaves turn and you as you play sports, do community service or pledge a fraternity or sorority. You can add photos on our Boards.

If you just want to brag a bit about being named to dean's list or earning another accolade, do it as an announcement. If you don't do it, it's likely your proud parents will!

In the meantime, if you're looking for a used dorm refrigerator or selling your bicycle because you now have a car, be sure to use our Buy | Sell | Trade Board.

Like to write? Consider writing a blog about college life or offering tips for this year's high school seniors. With a blog, you can share anything you want to write about!

How do you feel about the increase in student loan interest? Rising tuition rates? Other issues affecting college students? Use our Speak Out Board to weigh in with your opinion.

And on those nights where you are up late studying, alone and a bit homesick, you don't have to worry about waking us up. We're here for you 24/7 to bring a bit of home to you.