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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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
Study gear
How to choose a backpack for college
How to choose a backpack for college: check laptop fit, strap padding, zips and weight, and know when a cheap bag is enough for a full term.
Lucas Bernard6 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
Back to school
Back to school shopping list: what to buy and when
A back to school shopping list in three stages: buy before term, buy in week one, and wait until week four, so your budget does not run out early.
Nour Haddadi5 min read
Campus style
Build a campus wardrobe on a small budget
How to build a campus wardrobe on a small budget: pick a colour base, buy in a set order, use cost per wear and avoid the pieces that sit unworn.
Lucas Bernard5 min read
Campus style
First-week campus outfit edit for a hot climate
A capsule of 7 for your first week on a hot campus, with an AED budget range, a cost per wear check, a dress code reminder and a skip list.
Nour Haddadi3 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
Back to school
Stop shopping for the student you want to be
An opinion on why back-to-school lists fill up with things for an imaginary tidy, early-rising student, and how to shop for the one who turns up.
Lucas Bernard4 min read