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Photo Credit When I was going into freshman year, I was bombarded with all kinds of lists. Lists of which textbooks I would need to buy, lists of what to get for my dorm, lists of forms to fill out — it was endless. Even though it meant a lot of work for me, I still enjoyed poring over these lists, because every time I did, my anticipation of college grew and grew. Nonetheless, my huge collection of college preparation lists neglected to mention one important thing: clothes! While this is in no way an exhaustive list (see our list of wardrobe essentials for college girls for a full rundown), here are a few of my most-worn college wardrobe staples - these are things I wear all the time, that you might not immediately put on a “getting ready for college” list. 1.
Floral, Black, Tan My first big essential for campus living is something you might already have: a great pair of boots. 2. Bow, Teal, Burgundy 3. Floral, Blue, Leopard 4. Colorblock, White & Tangerine, Tank What do you think? Custom Search. 3 Essential Tips for Successfully Packing for College. Photo Credit With summer vacay still in full swing for many of us, it’s hard not to feel like you have ages until you head to campus. But in reality, back-to-school will be here before you know it, and preparing ahead of time will make the whole process much easier. Whether you’re heading back to college again as an upperclassmen, or taking the plunge for the first time as an incoming freshman, packing for college is certainly a daunting process.
Fortunately, we’re here to help with some tips to get you back on campus stress-free and certain that you have all your essentials in tow. 1. This one is 100% Zephyr (and textbook Virgo)-approved: make a list! So start with the basics: Think of your typical day and write down everything you use in that day, from shampoo and conditioner to eye-makeup remover and hair ties. 2.
Photo Credit For clothes, figure out when your first visit home will be (Thanksgiving? 3. Thoughts? What are your back-to-school packing essentials? Packing Shortcuts: 6 Tips for Bringing Your Stuff to College. Photo Credit It’s that time of year again… time to pack up and head back to school – which means it’s time to get all of the stuff from your closet into your car.
Over the past few weeks, I have found that there are all kinds of lists that help you decide what to take to college, but its a lot harder to find tips on how to get it all there! As I prepare to head back for my senior year, I’d like to share some packing tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way to make your move to college easier and give you more time to focus on making new friends or reconnecting with old ones your first few days back on campus. (For more tips on packing, see our post, 3 Essential Tips for Successfully Packing for College.) 1. You’ll save lots of time moving in if your hanging clothes stay on their hangers so all you have to do is fill your closet once you get there. 2. Photo Credit 3. Pack pillows in plastic bags in order to squeeze as much air out of them as possible. 4. Photo Credit 5. 6. Your turn! Closet Makeovers Series Part 2: Closet Organization.
My closet! (that I share with another girl) For part two of the Closet Makeovers Series, let’s talk about closet organization. First things first, I wanted write a little followup to my last post on cleaning out your closet. While my article advocated getting rid of clothes you never wear, in these tough economic times, that’s not always feasible. Now that we have that out of the way, on to organization! Want to see how I organize my own closet? I’m a firm believer in visual aids, and I think photographs of my actual closet will help. Closet Tips: What to Hang and What to Fold Hang up as many things as you can. Editor’s note: Meggy didn’t mention this in her original article, but I thought it was important to include: don’t hang up your knits! Ways to Organize Your Closet By color: This is my personal favorite because I pick out what I wear based on color. My closet – organized by color By clothing type: Organizing by outfit: A combination of the above: How to Organize Shoes In boxes: Underwear:
Dorm 101: Must-Haves for Dorm Room Organization. College will teach you many life lessons, but the first one I learned my freshman year was this: dorm rooms are small. My first year at Flagler, I shared a dorm with three other girls and quickly learned how valuable every square inch of space could be. I also discovered that the key to having more space is to be organized. Now that my senior year has rolled around, I thought I’d share with you some of the best dorm organization items out there, in order to help you to utilize those precious square inches and enjoy every bit of small-space living.
Also, if you’re living off-campus, no worries, these are great items for you too! For your closet: Product Information: Pop-up Hamper, Wheeled Hamper, Slim-line Hangers, Hanging Shelves, Expandable Shoe Rack, Over-the-Door Shoe Bag A laundry hamper is a must-have for any dorm room closet, and I featured two different styles above, both of which I highly recommend. For your desk: Other Storage Solutions What do you think? College Dorm Room Shopping Part 4: Decorations. As the fourth and final part in CF’s College Dorm Room Shopping series, the focus is on dorm room decorations.
This, of course, is the most fun part of shopping for your room at college, and your opportunity to show off your personality. As far as dorm room accessories go, so long as you are allowed to bring it (check with your school if you aren’t sure), practically anything goes! One of the rules I mentioned in my post on dorm room bedding applies to decorations too – you have the whole rest of your life to go with “practical” furnishings. College is your time to go all out, where it’s socially acceptable to have a completely crazy room if that’s what you want.
Have fun with it! Check out some of my picks for cute dorm room decorations on a budget. I hope you enjoyed the mini-series on dorm room decorating. More Information Check out the rest of the posts in the College Dorm Room Shopping series to get everything you need for a fabulous dorm: How to Shop for Dorm Room Bedding. Photo Credit By now, if you’ve been following our latest dorm room series, you’ve learned how to organize your room around a color scheme and create a dorm room layout. These are important basic steps for creating your dream dorm, but so far they’ve centered around visualization – and now it’s time to get to the fun part: shopping! Today, we’re going to tackle the task of shopping for dorm room bedding! In this article, you will learn how to figure out what your bed essentials are and how to go out shopping for them on a college student’s budget, while picking up some useful tips and advice for when to splurge or save.
Let’s get started! Dorm Room Bedding Photo Credit Whenever you look at someone’s dorm room, or even a photo of a dorm, your eye is naturally drawn to the bed. Your bed is where you will spend the majority of your time when you’re in your dorm — treat it as such! Things to Know Before You Shop: Buy bedding that fits your bed (most dorm beds are extra-long twin sized). How to Organize Your Dorm Room Study Space. Photo Credit I’m pretty sure we can all agree that buying school supplies is very near the top on the list of Life’s Greatest Little Pleasures. Remember getting our supply lists in elementary school and begging Mom and Dad to take us to the local office supply store?
Even now, when I walk through an OfficeMax or Staples, I get thoroughly overexcited about the neatly packaged rows of pens, notebooks, and protractors. “Not that I’ve needed a protractor since I was eleven – but don’t they look nice, all clean and unscratched in their packets?” That being said, it’s very important to stay organized during college. In this article, we’ll talk about some inexpensive and creative ways to organize your dorm room study space, ranging from keeping your literature in line to managing your writing utensils. Managing Your Literature Even if you didn’t bring half your home library to college with you, there are undoubtedly textbooks, magazines, and binders floating around your dorm room.
The Freshman Experience: College Orientation. Editor’s note: This is part two in our series, “The Freshman Experience”, where our very own incoming freshman Sarah has been documenting her experiences navigating her freshman year at Northeastern University in style. In case you missed the first post, see The Freshman Experience: 8 Week Countdown. Northeastern University This past weekend, I passed my first of many freshman year milestones: orientation. My excitement had been building for weeks leading up to our trip to Boston: I couldn’t wait to register for classes, finally meet my roommate, make new friends, and see the campus! Now that I’m back, let me tell you one thing about my orientation experience: it was FABULOUS. For those of you who haven’t attended your college orientation yet (and even for those of you that just want to take a stroll down memory lane), below I’ll outline the two days I spent on campus.
NU Orientation Day 1: What I Wore: Tank / Shorts / Belt / Sandals / Bracelet / Bag Day 1 Schedule: NU Orientation Day 2: The Freshman Experience: Tips & Tricks for Meeting the Roommate. Credit: iStockPhoto.com Editor’s note: This is part three in our series, “The Freshman Experience”, where our very own incoming freshman Sarah has been documenting her experiences navigating her freshman year at Northeastern University in style.
In case you missed them, see The Freshman Experience: 8 Week Countdown, and The Freshman Experience: College Orientation. As the school year approaches, incoming freshman are beginning to receive super exciting news: housing and roommate information. At Northeastern, we were fortunate to get our housing info in June, but most schools wait until late July or early August to release this information. This means that by now, the majority of incoming college girls have already had time to stress about their future roommate. A few common worries: Will I like her? Will we have things in common? No incoming freshman needs this unnecessary anxiety in her life. Online Introductions Photo Credit First Conversations Photo Credit Be friendly.
In-Person Meetings. The Freshman Experience: 5 Dorm Room Shopping Tips. Editor’s note: This is part four in our series, “The Freshman Experience”, where our very own incoming freshman Sarah has been documenting her experiences navigating her freshman year at Northeastern University in style. In case you missed them, see The Freshman Experience: 8 Week Countdown, The Freshman Experience: College Orientation, and The Freshman Experience: Tips & Tricks for Meeting the Roommate.
Photo Credit Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a procrastinator. Anybody else out there? Normally, the only downside of procrastination is the added stress you force upon yourself. However, when it comes to dorm room shopping, there is another consequence: things are beginning to sell out! Before I get into the rest of my dorm room shopping tips, let me give you the ultimate advice: DO NOT wait until last minute to buy your sheets/duvet covers/decorations.
Seriously. To help you combat these problems, I’m outlining my own freshman dorm room shopping tips. 1. Photo Credit Visit nearby stores. How to Organize Your Dorm Room Around a Color Scheme. Photo credit If you’re like me, the very first thing you thought of after mailing your college enrollment deposit was, “I can’t wait to decorate my dorm room!” Never mind the more pressing concerns of choosing a major or signing up for the best classes, the prospect of designing a personal living space for the first time was enough to get me thinking ceaselessly about color palettes and fitted sheets. After all, real life does begin when you wave goodbye to your parents, and what better way to start afresh than with a new room? Over the weeks ahead, I’ll be sharing some tips on how to creatively and inexpensively turn a standard-issue dorm room into a welcoming environment you can truly call home–one that reflects your unique personality, but also isn’t devoid of practicality or efficiency.
Today, we’re going to start with the basics: Choosing a color scheme for your room and organizing your dorm around it. How to Choose a Dorm Room Color Scheme Photo credit 1. Lamp, Curtains, Rug, Bedding. What's in my Caddy? Besides reading blogs, one thing I love love to do online is watch YouTube videos. I am obsessed with makeup, so it's only natural that I love to watch them and pick up new tips and tricks. In addition to their beauty videos, a lot of the girls who do YouTube have also made "What's in my purse? " videos. In these videos, the girls give us an opportunity to see something we may often be curious about- what do other women carry around with them all day? I thought I'd switch things up a little and, instead of showing you what's in my purse, I'm going to show what's in my shower caddy- i.e. all the products I take in with me when it's bath time!
I'm sure a shower caddy makes most of you think of college or summer camp, and while I am in neither of these things, I find using a caddy for my bath products super convenient because it keeps all of my stuff in one place and keeps my shower clutter free! So, without further adieu, here's what's in my shower caddy: (Click it to make it bigger!) Take it...or leave it at Home. What to Take to College: the Ultimate Checklist. Sure, his dorm room looked great when you dropped him off. Credit: Getty Images Leaving the nest can be traumatic for any baby bird -- even one who's 18 years old. Yet, in just a few short weeks, millions of teens will be heading off to college for the very first time, trying their wings to see if they can fly solo. But fear not, because we've got a secret weapon that can help you turn overwhelmed into overjoyed: the ultimate what-to-take-to-college checklist, put together with a little help from the experts at Bed Bath & Beyond and The Container Store.
Though there's tons of stuff on the list, the great news is that if you shop at a chain store, you will likely be able to pick up the packages at a store near the college, instead of stuffing your car to the brim. So, here's our list of college life essentials from alarm clocks to XL sheets: What-to-Bring-to-College-Girls. College Packing List – What to Bring to College.