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hold up to eight pounds. Behind her desk — which was included with the dorm, along with a mini fridge and two twin XL mattresses and bedframes — she even used the adhesive strips to stick a power strip for ease-of-access. She also recommends having a few extension cords on deck. And lights: Extra bedside lamps are a must. Or, as featured in most Pintereststyle dorm rooms, string lights. Dossett has both. “We hate the fluorescent lights. Especially at night it gets annoying. I would invest in string lights or a desk lamp — it also makes it feel a lot more homey,” she says. “Everyone that came in our dorm last year said it looked like HGTV.”

Maria Dossett in her Northern Kentucky University dorm room PHOTO: MACKENZIE MANLEY

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future freshman, she says there are small, relatively affordable, ways make the dorm feel more like a bedroom. “Actually decorate the room; bring pictures from home,” she says. “Get warm bedding and bring blankets — just anything that makes it feel like home. When you first walk in, it’s cinder blocks and fluorescent (lighting); once you add things that are pieces of you, it’s warm and homey.” The space is a reflection of Dossett’s identity: a bulletin board showcases pictures of friends and family, Catholic iconography adorns the walls — including a holy water font in the threshold — joined by positive quotes that range from bible verses to Parks and Recreation references. To top it off, fresh flowers in a vase and a baby Moana Pop figure mark the area.

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aria Dossett picks up a ukulele and laughs, noting that she hasn’t perfected her strumming skills — yet. A posse of stuffed animals (most of which are Disney characters) laze in a sunshine haze, which dusts the dorm room that the junior at Northern Kentucky University shares with a close friend. Cacti and succulents sit in tiny pots along the windowsill. It’s nice to have something other than herself to take care of, she notes. This is it: her home away from home. Dorm rooms are notoriously small. According to dormstormer.com, the average size is about 130 square feet, give or take. Some have small bathrooms included and a select few may also have a small kitchen or living area. Most starter dorms, however, have just enough room for a study area, sleep area, closet and some floor space. Dossett’s room is no different. This summer she lived in the Callahan dormitory at NKU serving as a Resident Assistant. In terms of giving advice to

thought. Now, she shares one bathroom with her roommate. Still, the space is tight. They use an organizer that goes over the showerhead from Walmart to store items. Items that save space are key in dorm decorating, though — both in the bed area and in the bathroom. “Totes. I can utilize them in different ways. Investing in this cart helped out because,” she says, motioning to a three-tiered cart on wheels, “I remember freshman year before I had this, books were stacked in random places — it offers a lot of space for the miscellaneous stuff I wouldn’t have a space for (otherwise).” She says she bought the cart, which also adds a pop of blue to the room, at Michaels, but knows people who found similar models at Target and IKEA. “Invest in something that can last you at least four years. Invest in a good bedding the first year that you can bring back, and totes and carts,” she says. “My freshman year, my mom bought me a whole IKEA chair and ottoman and it would’ve been cool for an apartment, but for a dorm room it probably wasn’t the best.” The chair was ultimately too bulky for the room. But now she has a college-era classic: a beanbag blooming with floral imagery, which gets used almost daily. Another must? Adhesive hooks and strips. Dossett especially recommends Command brand’s velcro-style, which can

This year, Dossett has the smaller closet in the room — a first for her college experience. Still, dorm closets are often smaller than spaces students may have enjoyed back home. Without room for a dresser, minimalism comes at play. “I wear so much of the same stuff over and over again,” Dossett says, opening her closet. “When I look at my closet, I get stressed out. I remember freshman year I brought all of my clothes.” This summer, she’s opted to leave some at home. To save space and time, basics are all she needs. A row of shirts hang in her closet. On a shelf above, she stores all her towels and linens. Below, two baskets store her shoes. Soon, she hopes to clean out her closet she’s left at home by donating items. She may try to sell a few, too, through sites like DePop or Poshmark (if you’re able to find buyers, it’ll give you some spare cash). In terms of making the whole room feel chill, you should probably clean. The routine can be an adjustment, but there’s a reason it’s essential to a healthy space. “In the midst of classes, you’ll just walk in one day and be like ‘This should be vacuumed.’ I get to a point where I’m like ‘This needs to be cleaned,’ ” Dossett says. “But we try to do it every now and then because that’s what’s going to make the space the best to live in.” Most of her decorations lean on cozy, pastel colors. As the sun leaks in, the dorm room feels awash with softness. She hops onto her bed using a stool — it stands high so the space underneath can be used for additional storage. Her favorite piece? A message board that currently reads: “I loved you before you knew it was love.” She switches out the quotes, but they’re always positive. “I try to have decorations that make me feel good in general,” she says with a laugh. “I hope there’s never a day I put a sad lyric on (the message board) because it’s nice to come home after class or work and see (a positive message).”

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egin scene: A frenzied college student wakes up late and eats a quick breakfast before their 11 a.m. class. Throughout the afternoon they hop from class to class, walking from building to building. At 5 p.m., they have an exam. But they haven’t eaten since the morning. That’s the scenario Natalie Seeninger, a licensed dietitian based in Louisville, Ky., narrates. Seeninger says that if the student doesn’t grab a snack before that hypothetical test, they will likely not perform their best. It all comes down to snacking on healthy calories that provide an extra dose of energy. “You’re going to need to eat something before that (exam) so you can power through to perform your best and then eat dinner afterward,” she says. The reasoning is simple: When we don’t fuel our body, our brain loses focus. The brain runs on glucose, so without those sugars in your bloodstream it literally can’t function properly. That’s why fueling up is essential, even amid often hectic college schedules. According to a review of studies published by MDPI, research shows that making a habit of eating regular meals is associated with academic achievement, including breakfast. It states: “Overall, results suggest that diet may be associated with academic achievement with the majority of studies associating more

favorable dietary intake with higher academic achievement.” It’s all about intentionally working regular meals into your schedule. Seeninger recommends waking up a bit earlier to eat something before class. Aside from breakfast (no, really. It’s the most important meal of the day. Load up, people), snacking between meals is actually a plus. Seeninger recommends packing granola, protein bars or other easy, convenient (and healthy) snacks to munch on throughout the school day — especially if classes are back-to-back and you can’t make a dash to the cafeteria or food hall. Other simple ideas: almonds, natural peanut butter and celery, Greek yogurt, banana chips and smoothies. When you’re laying out your schedule, make sure you accommodate for lunch and give yourself enough time to grab something, even if it’s on-the-go and between classes. (Heck, some professors will even let you eat during class — just read the syllabus.) Likely, you’ll eat a snack before heading to dinner. If you’re up late studying (because it’s inevitable), let yourself snack on things like hummus or apples and peanut butter. Snacking will keep your energy up throughout the day. So will good ol’ water. CONTINUES ON PAGE 06

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“If you’re walking on campus or going up the stairs to your classes in the summer months, you’re definitely going to want to bring water with you,” Seeninger says. “Having hydration with you is going to help you focus, too.”

Start forming good habits Seeninger, a University of Dayton dietetics grad, is currently working on her master’s. Next year, she’ll complete a certification for childhood and adolescent weight management. She says that she often works with teenagers either in high school or about to enter college. It’s important that they understand nutrition and limits. The habits we create in our formative years often influence dietary habits as we grow older, she says.

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“When we’re younger, our metabolisms are faster and we’re playing a lot of sports and we’re walking around campus every day,” she says, “but after we get out of college our metabolisms aren’t the same.” Lifestyle post-grad isn’t the same either. We’re less likely to walk from place-toplace throughout the day. In college, food is readily accessible, too — especially if you live on campus. Most universities offer meal plans that can be used not only in cafeteria-style food halls, but also in restaurants either on or around campus. On the former note, the USDA recommends that college students be cognizant of all-you-can-eat choices. To keep from overloading, they say to make half the plate fruit and veggies and opt to get smaller portion sizes. If you’re still hungry, you can always grab more. According to a Psychology Today article, habits we form around eating are harder to break the older we get: “Practiced daily for so many years, they are very hard to change in any permanent way through

dieting because one’s psychological and physical systems are so historically opposed to giving them up.” In that sense, practicing healthy habits surrounding food in college can help students transition with more ease when they leave. That’s not to say that students shouldn’t treat themselves occasionally. “It’s OK to eat things like burger and fries once in a while,” Seeninger says.

Navigating around a lifestyle College can be an extra adjustment for students with dietary choices or needs that stray from the norm, like vegetarianism, veganism or gluten-free. For vegetarians in college, Seeninger says to investigate what’s available beforehand. If dining halls have a menu, check it prior to meals. Pro tip: If you feel like your campus skimps on vegetarian options or you find yourself eating pasta and salad most days, most universities take suggestions on how to make their dining options better; let your voice be heard. You may also need to ask if certain foods were made in animal fat, but look out for vegan/vegetarian labels around the food hall. If you’re unsure: ask. With a restriction that stems from something like SHUT TERSTOCK.COM celiac disease — an autoimmune disorder that affects the digestion of gluten — website celiac.org cites the 504 Plan, which is a “federally recognized method of detailing any and all accommodations that needs to be made by the school” in order to assure that the student’s needs are meant. By law, schools must work to remove barriers to learning — which includes needs like gluten-free. Still, check with the university before arriving and talk with food staff regarding accommodations. For the herbivores, the USDA recommends stocking up on nuts and grabbing meals with beans, lentils or peas (for example, pita wraps or burritos). Be on the lookout not only for veggie staples, but falafel, vegetable or bean-based burgers and meat-free takes on pasta dishes. Oh, and snag some B12 vitamins. Whatever your lifestyle, it all comes down to eating regularly and choosing healthier options. If you want more info on how to stack your plate, check out choosemyplate.gov.

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