Living is a college dorm room your freshman year can be pretty tough with learning to adjust to a new place. Read some of the must-know things about surviving in a dorm your first year of college.
- Showering: Showering in small dorm bathrooms can take some getting use to. You’ll also realize it’s impossible to shave your legs in such a small space.
- Washing your clothes: You’ll learn fast that the best time to wash and dry your clothes is when everyone else is in class.
- Eating: Before anything else, figure out where the best places to eat are.
- Studying: Pick out which studying spot is best for you–whether it be your room, common space, or library.
- Space: Learn how to make the most of the small space that you have.
College will teach you many life lessons, but the first one I learned my freshman year was this: dorm rooms are small. My first year of College, I shared a dorm with three other girls and quickly learned how valuable every square inch of space could be. I also discovered that the key to having more space is to be organized. Here is a list of some of the best dorm organization items out there.
- For your closet: A laundry hamper, Slim-line hangers, hanging shelves, and shoe racks
- For your desk: An accordion folder, Bookends, Desk organizer lamp, dry-erase to-do list, and desktop drawers
- Storage Solutions: A 3-drawer cart, stackable drawers, lined baskets, storage ottoman, over-the-door hooks, and a hanging jewelry roll
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