Dorm essentials
Have the roommate talk in week one, not week ten
Why the first week is the best time to agree on sleep, guests, noise and shared space with a roommate, and a short list of topics to cover.
Lucas Bernard4 min read
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Dorm essentials
What to bring and what to skip.
Dorm essentials
Who pays for shared things with a roommate?
Who pays for shared things with a roommate? A simple rule for splitting a fridge, rug or lamp so nobody feels cheated when the year ends.
Lucas Bernard3 min read
Dorm essentials
Adhesive hooks vs over-door hooks for a dorm
Adhesive hooks vs over-door hooks for a dorm: which holds a bag, a towel or a jacket better, what housing may allow and which to buy first.
Nour Haddadi4 min read
Dorm essentials
Mini fridge vs no mini fridge in a dorm
Mini fridge vs no mini fridge in a dorm: who really needs one, how to split it with a roommate and what to check first before you buy one.
Lucas Bernard5 min read
Dorm essentials
Do you need extra long twin sheets for a dorm bed?
Do you need extra long twin sheets for a dorm bed? Many college beds are longer than a standard twin, so measure the mattress before you buy.
Nour Haddadi3 min read
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Dorm essentials
Small dorm storage ideas that actually fit
Small dorm storage ideas for a tiny room: use the space under the bed, the back of the door and the wall first, and skip bulky bins you cannot fit.
Nour Haddadi5 min read
Dorm essentials
How to do laundry in a dorm: a simple weekly routine
How to do laundry in a dorm without ruined clothes or wasted coins: sorting, how often to wash, what to carry and what to skip in a shared laundry room.
Nour Haddadi6 min read
Dorm essentials
Dorm room essentials checklist
A practical dorm room essentials checklist with what to buy now, what to wait on, and what your college may not allow, from bedding to lamps.
Nour Haddadi2 min read
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Your dorm does not need to look like the photos
An opinion on why copying dorm room photos wastes money, and how to decorate a small shared room with a few things you will actually use.
Lucas Bernard4 min read