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Whether you are taking your bachelors degree or masters degree, chances are you have experienced wanting to study or relax but could not because the student next to you is so loud and obnoxious?  Loud music, loud voices, and raucous crowds are normal in a college dormitory.  But how do we get past all the noise pollution when we need peace and quiet?

First thing, and probably the best thing to do, is to come up to their room and politely ask them if they can lower it down a bit.  Most people listen and are reasonable enough if you approach them correctly.  More often times than not, they will lower their music or voices when asked politely, as they would do the same to you if you are a bit loud.

If direct approach does not seem to work, you can always try to put on some headphones.  It is not the most convenient way, but at least you get to filter out the sound from the other rooms. Although this method most likely will last only for so long as it will be uncomfortable if put on for very long periods of time.

If none of the other two work, you can always resort to letting your resident assistant, or RA, know about the issue. You might not have the authority to tell them to quiet down, but definitely your RA can sure do.  However, doing this can sour things between yourself and your neighbors, so try to be very discreet when you take this approach.

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