(Dorm room of yours truly taken by a camera phone)
The first day of dorm life is either a fun decorating party, or a downright, awful nightmare. Move-in day is usually tedious, time-consuming, and at times, back-breaking. The main idea is to achieve the best room configuration possible. The initial challenge usually begins with countless trial and error questions such as: Should my desk go here? Where should I put my chair? Is this enough lighting? The biggest problem is that there is no basic blueprint to reference off of, and thus, the poor student must go through laborious hours of arranging, rearranging, and listening to unnecessary suggestions from parents which almost always ends in arguments. When the student first walks into his or her room, the desk, dresser, and bed are already in place, but they are not placed in the most effective positions. If only colleges would provide a better design for room arrangements, then there would be less wasting of time and frustrated outbursts. At least with a basic format the student can optimize his or her room configuration according to his or her preferences. As a college student, it is apparent that dorm life is the most responsible for assimilating students into the college environment in the most efficient and effective way. The dorm room should foster and encompass the student’s academic habits, while at the same time, maintain a welcoming, social setting.
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