Dorm essentials
Best lighting for a dorm room: desk lamp or string lights?
Best lighting for a dorm room: one good desk lamp for work and a soft light for evenings. Where string lights help and where they fall short.
Nour Haddadi2 min read
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Dorm essentials
What to bring and what to skip.
Dorm essentials
How to keep a dorm room cool in hot weather
How to keep a dorm room cool in hot weather: block the sun, move air, cool the bed and know when to ask housing, with simple low cost steps for students.
Nour Haddadi5 min read
Dorm essentials
Can you use a kettle or hot plate in a dorm?
Can you use a kettle or hot plate in a dorm? Check your housing rules first, why hot plates are often banned and the safer small options to ask about.
Nour Haddadi2 min read
Dorm essentials
Dorm bedding for a hot climate: what to buy
What dorm bedding works in a hot climate: light cotton sheets, a thin cover and one extra layer for cold air conditioning, with a simple AED example.
Nour Haddadi6 min read