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🎓 Freshman Guide — Welcome to the Dorms!

Hey there and welcome! To make your dorm life easier (and much smoother 😉), here are some must-have apps and things you should know before settling in.

📱Must-Have Apps

🧰Visitt+

Use this app for maintenance requests and reporting issues.

Examples: "The 8th floor is dirty" or "My AC isn't working"

🧺Cashless Laundry

This app lets you activate and pay for the dorm's washing machines and dryers directly from your phone.

❄️LG ThinQ

Control your air conditioner remotely from your phone — turn it on before you get back from class!

📅Dorm Calendar

Stay in the loop with the DormHub Calendar — it's the best way to keep up with parties, game nights, study sessions, and everything happening in the dorms.

  • 🎉Never miss out on the fun!
  • See who's attending and RSVP to events.
  • 🔔Check it regularly to stay connected with the community.
📅View Dorm Calendar

📚CS24 — Your Study Buddy

Another H.I.T student project that's perfect for your studies! CS24 (cs24.co.il) offers:

  • Free solved tests and quizzes
  • Course materials
  • Tutors — all in one place

The Dorm Lounge (מועדון דיירים)

The lounge is open to everyone — it's the heart of the dorms!

  • 🪑Most residents use it to study, chill, or hang out.
  • 💧There's a water cooler available.
  • 🤫Please keep it quiet and respectful for others studying.

✡️Friday Night Dinners

Every other Friday, בית חב״ד hosts an amazing Shabbat dinner and Kiddush at the Dorm Lounge.

  • 🍲Free food, great vibes, and a welcoming community.
  • 👨‍🏫Hosted by Rabbi Shmuel and his wife Moshka.

📞 Want to join? Just contact Shmuel — everyone's invited!

💬A Note from the Dorm Community

Just be a good person 😊 Say hi to your neighbors, keep shared areas clean, and help make this dorm a great place for everyone.

💡Your Turn!

Think there's something we missed in this guide? We'd love to hear from you! Share your ideas, tips, or suggestions — we'll include the best ones in the next version! 🙌

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