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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Lola Houlton

Organizing lessons from a small dorm room – 5 rules I followed when I was a college student

Dorm room.

I didn't need to study psychology to know that a well-organized small college room is as vital for effective learning as it is for comfort. After all, other than those impersonal communal spaces, it's your one retreat in which to study, hang out with friends and, of course, unwind and sleep.

Organizing a dorm room is a challenge, even more so if it's small. But if you can get it right, you can reduce stress and boost your personal motivation. 

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