Coordinate to make dorm decorating memorable
One of the best parts of going to college is getting a place to live and making it your own. Like your room back home, you will be there for studying, sleeping and hanging out, but for nine months, so why not make it comfortable?
Before you start planning everything you’ll be bringing keep in mind some of the regulations the student dorms have. For instance, you are not allowed to nail anything to the wall, and candles or anything with an open flame or burner are forbidden. Plus, you only have so much space to use.
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If you feel the need to hang up things like pictures or a calendar, use something that will not damage the walls, like Command strips. Do not use tape — it will tear the paint and leave you with a repair bill at the end of the year.
Students moving into North Complex will share a room that holds two beds and two desks, and this allows you to design your own space, but keep in mind it isn’t an entire room. If you want to bring something your roommate might want, communicate. It is a good idea to discuss TVs, futons, carpet and such with your future roommate so you don’t end up with two of everything and a very messy room.
My first year at the University of South Dakota I brought a lot of pictures of family and friends. This helps because it is always nice to look back and see them. And college is about making new memories, so bring extra frames — you’ll need them.
It is important to make your dorm feel as close to home as you can. Keep in mind the space that you have, but bringing items from home will help with this feel. I brought my favorite movies and books as well as a favorite blanket from home.
If you like certain colors, stick to them when picking out room features like bed sheets and curtains. Remember this dorm will be the room you spend most of your time in, so it is important to decorate it the way you want and also to choose the best bed like this king size bed here.
If you are someone who wants something completely different from home or have run out of ideas for decorating your room, Pinterest is always a great place to stir up new concepts.
Your dorm room will be your haven for the next nine months, so make it worth living in.
(There are a variety of ways students can arrange and decorate their dorm rooms, from the simple and casual to the intricate and artsy. File photo / The Volante)
