Moore-Hill Hall Dorm Tour Spring 2026 (+ college advice!)

Hey!! I'm a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin, and this is a tour of my dorm in the spring of 2026. I lived in Moore-Hill Hall in a third-floor, community bathroom layout. I couldn't find any recent Moore-Hill tours when I was researching dorms, so I made my own! (Written video summary at the bottom of description.) If you're an incoming college student, especially at UT, the second part of this video is for you! Should you bring a car? Should you live in a dorm or an apartment? What school supplies are you actually going to need? What's the best way to find your people? Nia and I dive into what we've learned throughout our freshman year. Timestamps: 0:00 Dorm tour 9:12 Moore-Hill tips 12:00 Why pick Moore-Hill? 18:01 General college tips 18:20 School supplies 20:44 Registering for classes 23:39 Housing 25:37 How do you actually "get involved?" 30:00 Where to find events 32:06 Closing advice Couldn't link an image, so here is a written version of my college packing list: Bedding: Pillow, pillow case, mattress topper, duvet, duvet cover, fitted sheet, loose sheet, backrest pillow, extra blankets Closet/drawers: Shoes, shirts (20), shorts (10), jeans (5), belt, sweaters/hoodies, formal outfits (2), socks (14 pairs), sweatpants, swim suit, swim towel, hangers (space saving and regular), accessories, collapsible laundry hamper, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, towels, floor-length mirror Supplies: Desk organizer, scissors, tape, ruler, notebooks, pencil bag, highlighters, pencils, pens, sticky notes, Wite-Out, surge protector, push pins, desk lamp, binder, loose-leaf lined paper, calendar/planner, backpack/tote bag, electronics and chargers Toiletries: Toiletry bag, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shower shoes, shower caddy, nail clippers, lotion Food: Paper towels, plastic water bottles (1 case), silverware set, Ziploc bags, Clorox wipes, microwavable bowl, microwavable plate, snacks, dish soap, dish rag, above-fridge storage, reusable water bottle, ice packs Miscellaneous: small fan, floor seating, vacuum, lidded trash can, first aid kit, room decorations, umbrella, curtain and rod, tissue box, earbuds, sewing kit, books, DVDs, board games, card games, exercise equipment, hand sanitizer, thermometer, toolbox Helpful resources: UT's virtual 3D dorm tour webpages CapMetro website and Transit app PTS Shop Shuttle UT Registration Plus Chrome extension UT Interactive Degree Audit UT HornsLink website utaustintx, utexascee, and utdeanofstudents accounts Calendar.utexas.edu website TLDW; Dorm essentials: Above-fridge storage, desk lamp, surge protector, extra seating, lidded trash can, curtain rod and curtains, vacuum, fan Why Moore-Hill: Comfortable desk chairs, in-room thermostat, close to all three gyms, close to Jester (dining halls, restaurants, hangout spots) but not too close, Cypress Bend Cafe, in the center of campus, close to bus stops, close to Brazos Parking Garage, PTS Shop Shuttle Pickup spot Things to consider: Close to the stadium, which can be loud, and has four floors but no elevator Supplies and registration: Before professors release syllabi, there's no way to know, so bring extra notebooks and desk supplies. Use UT Registration Plus and Interactive Degree Audit, register for housing as soon as possible Take advantage of the resources listed above! Background music by Stream Cafe -    • 1 hour of comfy & relaxing songs | royalty...