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6ABC - August 12, 2010
Posted Aug 12, 2010 -- webcomm
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Move in day is just around the corner. From orientations to floor meetings, colleges and universities work hard to help freshman make the transition from home to rooming with new people. "If you're used to not living with someone, that can create issues," said Michael Scales, associate vice president for housing at Temple. "Our job is to help them be civil with each other, facilitate conversations when there are problems, and help them acquire skills the typical college-age student may not have."