Dorm Life

  • How To: Grocery Shopping in College

    How To: Grocery Shopping in College

    This coming academic year, I’ll be living in an apartment on campus with a full kitchen! This is a big step up from my previous two years of kitchen-less dorming. While I love the idea of cooking my own meals, I recognize that it will come with a couple of barriers; grocery shopping in college… Read More

  • 11 Move-In Day Tips You Will Thank Me For!

    11 Move-In Day Tips You Will Thank Me For!

    The one and only thing that the tiny college freshmen and the big bad seniors can relate to is the #struggle called move-in day. Most people say that move-in day gets better after freshman year… nope. They are wrong. If anything, I think move-in day gets even worse with each year. Many universities allow the upperclassmen… Read More

  • 10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30

    10 Dorm Room Essentials Under $30

    There’s no way that you are going to live in a dorm with only the basics your school provides… So I have put together a list of the few but extremely important pieces that they neglect to tell you on these lists. Another bonus: all of these items are under $30! 1. Velcro Wrap Towel | Pottery Barn… Read More

  • How to Get the Best Sleep in College

    How to Get the Best Sleep in College

    I get it. Sleep is a scarce resource in college. You’re averaging a full 8 hours between yourself and your roommate. Your eye bags have eye bags and you’re crossing your fingers that your shirt isn’t on inside out. College means you might grit through a number of these days. The thing is, your lack… Read More

  • Quick Solutions to Roommate Conflicts

    Quick Solutions to Roommate Conflicts

    In the ideal world, you would meet that perfect roommate who lets you sleep in peace, cleans their half of the room, takes out the garbage on time, and is ready to be your bffl. However, we all know that things don’t always go as imagined. So yes, the bad news is that living with… Read More

  • Adorable and Cheap College Dorm Room Decoration Ideas

    Adorable and Cheap College Dorm Room Decoration Ideas

    Whether you’re in a college dorm or have your own place this fall, decorating is basically non-negotiable. I personally believe that it’s never a bad time to start shopping, so here are a few adorable (and cheap – everything is under $50!) pieces to make your home-away-from-home feel a little more cozy come September. RELATED: College Packing List… Read More

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