excerpt from Colby . . . My College, the student handbook in 1959.

Take advantage of "the variety" On The Social Side
Weekends at Colby mean special fun for coeds and fellows alike. Dates, parties, movies, and special treats with the girls are happy parts of your college career. Perhaps this is an excellent opportunity to pass on a few valuable tips about manners and men! The most essential quality of "the great date" is being yourself, and really enjoying the companionship of your escort. Be a good listener, and try to direct your conversation away from your own most intimate interests, abilities, and last night's date. There are many interesting and nice boys on campus, so take advantage of the variety. It's wise not to get that "Twosome complex" with your first conquest, or you may be missing out on good times. Above all, play the dating game fairly, and don't break dates because someone a little more intriguing has called you at the last minute. Try not to make snap judgments about people. First impressions are often deceptive, so keep an open and friendly mind and your social life will be that much more vital, exciting, and memorable.

Dorm Living
For the next four years your "home away from home" will be the dorm, and you will soon find that consideration for others is the secret of dorm living. Your room isn't nearly so important as the people in it, especially your roommate. A roommate's sunny disposition is bound to become clouded by an unmade bed or a dresser top piled high with paraphernalia. You both take pride in having a neat pleasant room in which to study and entertain friends. Your room will be furnished with all the essentials such as bed, desk, and chairs, and it is fun to plan your color scheme and gay extra furnishings with your roommate after you arrive.

The Dorm is a grand place for relaxation and friendship. An understanding house mother is always eager to chat with you and be of assistance.