College Dorm Room Advice

While I cannot say I wasn't ecstatic my last night in my dorm, and I can't say I'm overjoyed to be living in a fully furnished 4B x 4B apartment this coming school year, when I look back at it all, I had a very positive dorm experience. I lived in a suite style dorm my entire freshman year and an so thankful for that. Last summer, I had a random roommate, but we got along well. For the Fall and Spring semesters I was paired with a friend from back home as my roommate. The funny thing is, we didn't request each other! We both requested to be out of a community style dorm, and were lucky and blessed to live in the same housing that I was in for summer together!

My bed-space of Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 dorm

My bed-space of Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 dorm

My dorm's kitchen area (+ closet on right)

My side of my dorm's sink area

My bed-space of Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 dorm

I absolutely loved the way I set up my dorm room. Here's a video of a full tour of my Fall and Spring Room. My color scheme was pink, black, and white, and I have to say, my side of the room was very "ME!"

If you'd also like to see how I set up my Summer Dorm Room, click here to watch this video. I was only in this dorm room for a six-week-long summer session, so it's not decorated too much.

One thing I would like to share with you all that I cannot stress enough is to pack lightly! By this, I mean you do not need to bring every single thing from your room at home to your dorm room! This girl is guilty of just that. I overpacked to the MAX. While it was nice knowing that I had anything and everything I needed, it was unpractical. When I was moving out at the end of spring, I found a suitcase under my bed still half filled with clothes. That means the clothes were under my bed for an entire school year. Really, Courtney?

There are definitely essentials and necessities needed when packing for college. In this haul video, I will be showing you things I bought. 

Before you put something in your suitcases and luggage trunks, as yourself two questions.

1.) Do I need this?

2.) Will I use this?

The answer to those questions will make it more clear to you if it's something that you really need to bring to your dorm room.

One thing you should remember is that if you realize you actually do want something that you left at home, it's not the end of the world. Not even close! Tell your parents, and I'm sure they would be more than happy to mail it up to you!

Have fun decorating your room and happy move in!