For many college students, moving into a dorm marks their first taste of independence. While some stick to essentials, others ...

I’d like to try to carve out a space for sleeping, lounging by the TV, and working at a desk without it feeling too chaotic, or too “dorm room.” I’m renting and might only be here for one year, so I ...

Convertible Furniture: Curtis recommends using furniture ... but doesn’t have to be the only source of lighting in a dorm room or college apartment. “String lights, lamps, and battery-operated ...

If you do decide to room with a friend, lay everything out in advance. Make rules about borrowing and sharing clothes and food. Talk about who will visit your dorm room and when. If you think it might ...