25 Surprising Things About Living in Dorms

Focus on storage solutions. If your dorm allows them, buy bed risers. Like immediately. You can use the newfound space beneath your bed to store everything from off-season clothes to extra food. Since many dorms don't allow you to put holes in the walls, hanging shelves are out of the question, but talk to your roomie about bringing a standing bookcase instead. You can both house your extra stuff in it like toiletries, school supplies, and snacks.