 Students who are moving will need to adapt to dorm living and perhaps a new climate. And if mom and dad has always handled appointments or picked up prescriptions, it's time for the almost freshmen to take over and to work with their allergist to make an action plan. What else should students do? They should find out what the campus health service provides and possibly find a local allergist. Students with food allergies should confirm any special accommodations they might need. Beyond that, they should take steps to keep their dorm room free of allergens.