r/dormrooms

I moved into my dorm about a week ago with my roommate and I'm going to say this as nicely as I can her stuff reeks of cat. It's that kind of smell in hoarders houses and I just can't get rid of it. I'm also fairly allergic to cat dander myself and it's fucking with my skin.

I've been spraying air freshener and fabric freshener, using scented cleaning supplies, and the works but it's so strong and won't go away.

I've been looking for some stuff that's more peppermint scented because I feel like that's a really strong scent that might be able to cover it up somewhat.

I just need advice or product recommendations, please

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Been in this dorm for almost a year and Im so over the desk they gave us.

Its huge and heavy and awkwardly shaped. Takes up way too much space. My bed is right next to it so I basically squeeze past every time I want to get to the other side. Forget about moving it to the window for light. Thing feels like its bolted to the floor and honestly it might be.

The height is also annoying. If I sit and type too long my shoulders hurt. If I try to stand its way too low and my back hurts. I just want to switch positions without it being a whole thing.

Worst moment was last month. Dropped my headphones under it and couldnt reach. Tried to pull the desk out and it wouldnt budge. Ended up lying on the floor like an idiot for ten minutes.

I really want something I can fold up or roll away when Im not using it. All I need is space for a laptop and some books. Nothing fancy. Just something that doesnt dominate the room.

I might bring my Musso D7 from home over winter break. I got it for drawing but ended up using it as a regular desk. It folds flat and rolls around so it should fit. No roommate to worry about at least. Only concern is it might look weird in a dorm room and I dont want to explain it to everyone who walks in. Anyone in a dorm tried something similar? Drop some recs. Nothing too expensive please. Im broke

soooooooo…how many boxes or bags do you use to pack for college? I’m packed up but scared I’m bringing too much stuff for a double suite with 5 other people 💔 I will be the first one there too so I bought cleaning supplies for the rooms and such :,)

Here’s the inventory:
six blue moving bags

Two 13 gallon trash bags for clothes on hangers

Rolling hamper

small cardboard box with notebooks, pencils, school supplies

large/long cardboard box with snacks/ non perishables

backpack for school with important day of stuff plus electronics

Moving in about a week, I have one roommate and I want to make sure I don't do anything wrong (socially) when it comes to having overnight guests.
Do overnight guests stay in your dorm? A hotel? Do they sleep in your bed or the floor? How many nights in a row/ how often is acceptable? If you want to have sex do you just wait for your roommate to leave?
These might be dumb I just really don't want to make any mistakes.

I live in a single doorm room with my cat who is an ESA. The whole dorm does not have air condition nor are we aloud to bring one in. I also do not have a box fan. I have a desk fan and a floor stand rotating fan but my room is still hot AF. I cant open my door because of my cat and the rest of the doorm is hot too. Does anyone have any hacks that I can use to keep my room cool? Im just worried its too hot for me and my cat.

I have a big variety of pills that I need to take because of my conditions and one of them is a drug that is prescribed to me for me to focus better (ADHD), the problem is that one of my roommates is a recovering drug addict, and she actively cleans the apartment every week, I just really don't want her to go back to drugs again, if anyone could help me find hiding spots for my apartment I'd really appreciate it.

Hey guys I’m moving a bit away from home and I want to know a list of dorm essentials I’ll need? Especially like good prices ones on amazon. I got most things but I move out in 16 days and only got 2 small paychecks left.

My sister is moving into her first college dorm in about a week and I plan to help her move in. I want to get her some essentials that will make her comfortable or something that will be useful for her while she’s sharing a room with someone.

Let me know if you have any helpful ideas that I could include in a small gift basket/care package.

What are the move in essentials for an international student coming to an university in the United States?

My son died on his college campus due to a preventable injury. If you're moving into the dorms this month, please note that loft beds are never safe - especially when they have no safety rail and are 7 feet off the ground. Here are some steps you can take to stay safe.

• Opt out early: Ensure your child hasn’t requested a loft bed on their housing intake form.
• Request a de-loft: Contact the housing office immediately to ask that the bed frame be lowered to standard height before move-in. If your child has a history of sleepwalking or concussions, seek an accommodation through Disability Support Services.
• Upgrade the hardware: If lowering the bed isn’t an option, skip the thick mattress topper and purchase a heavy-duty safety rail similar to those used in hospitals. You might need special permission from the university.

Learn more about this with a quick search "Universities are outsourcing dorm room safety to pool noodles"

Today I moved into my college apartment as a freshman 3 hours away from home. I couldn’t wait to meet my 3 roommates, and waited excitedly for this day for the past 2 months. Today I met them, and while they are really nice and acknowledge me the 3 of them seem a lot more extroverted than I am so I am often quietly listening to them ramble on and on. I know it’s only the first day when things are unfamiliar and can change after a week, but I feel a bit homesick after today. Luckily I brought my TV so that I can escape from reality for the time being. Anyone have any good movie or show recommendations to cure this?

Hey everyone!

​I’m arriving in Umea next week for my Erasmus semester and currently packing my bags. For anyone living or who has lived in student housing/corridor rooms, I’d love some advice on what’s usually provided:

​Bedroom: Are things like a duvet, pillow, and desk lamp included, or do I need to bring/buy my own bedding and lighting?

​Shared Kitchen: Are basic cooking items (pots, pans, plates, cutlery) already shared in the corridor kitchens, or do people strictly use their own? Or can I find any left ones from previous exchange/Erasmus students?

​Second-hand options: If kitchenware isn't there, is it cheap and easy to find essentials at second-hand shops, or should I just pack a few basic items in my suitcase?

​Thanks a lot for the tips :)

I own a Dyson Airwrap. I would love to bring it with me when I move into the dorms as I use it a lot but I’m worried it might get stolen or everyone will want to borrow it. Should I bring it?

This year I have a quad dorm and we have been thinking about getting 2 fridges. One of my roommates ordered on through the school, but I was planning on buying one that i could keep throught the school year.

My main questions are:

Should we get the 2 fridges?

Would it be wrong if I joined a lottery for both a fridge and a mircowave? ( we rented on through the school, but the lottery is only for freshmen)