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[smitten-smithie-blog]

My Dorm!

While I am very busy with orientation/getting settled into college, I thought I would share some photos of my dorm! It was quicker than I anticipated to set up and I am very happy with how it turned out.

(Image descriptions: the top photo shows my desk with a poster and books displayed, as well as my view of a tree. the second photo is a close up of my polaroids, books, and desk supplies. the final photo shows my bed with a floral pattern and a setup of postcards and posters. End ID)

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Smith Cribs // Chase House // Isabel ‘20

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[aliceinnorthampton]

Hi everyone! Here’s a little peek inside my room in Ziskind House~

The top picture is my view over the courtyard between Ziskind and Cutter, our twin dorm - you can also see my ivy plant, my heather plant, and a little elephant figurine that was a gift from a dear friend. I also have an aloe plant that’s hiding a bit below the frame.

On the walls you can find stickers (dutifully hung with tape rather than directly stuck), pictures of favorite musicians, a booklet from an exhibit at the Renwick Gallery, and of course ... string lights! The big map is an ongoing thing that I add things to as I find them - there’s a sticker from the first time I voted (so amazing), quotes I like, postcards, and concert and museum tickets.

I also brought some of my favorite CDs and books, as well as some I haven’t read yet! On top of my desk, there’s lots of school notebooks, books I’m reading for class, a huge stack of newspaper articles that my dad sent me, assorted school supplies, and photos of friends and family. I have a few containers and utensils, and some snacks hidden away in my desk drawers. 

Ziskind is a pretty great house so far! Even though I’m in a double, the room is really big, plus we have TWO of those huge windows - they’re great for letting in morning sunlight. There’s also a really great dresser/mirror/medicine cabinet/wardrobe combo. The house community is super laid-back and welcoming, and we have air-conditioning, which is fantastic in the weirdly long summer that’s going on right now.

[serendipitous-smithie]

My room thus far has been small, but I’ve made it my home! My dad was kind enough to get me some really cool posters to make my walls “less boring”. If you couldn’t tell from the posters, I’m really into plants and am an intended bio major with a focus in ecology.

I’ve organized all of my essentials on the shelf by the door, this includes various medicines and supplements, my books, my laundry detergent and my dishes. On the top of this shelf I have a fan that I bought very recently (aka yesterday) to combat the stifling humidity we’ve been dealing with.

On my desk, I have photos from my best friends polaroid camera of the two of us, some cast photos from theatre at my high school, and photos of me with my family including one of my favorite pictures of my dad and I from when I was very young. I also have books and all my school supplies, but that’s the very boring part of my desk.

My bed and windowsill are arguably the most important part of my room since that is where I spend most of my time in my room. I don’t like studying in my room since I like having a separation between school and home so I often study in one of the living rooms in Chase, or in the art library that is right across the street from Chase. The really cool quilt on my bed was made for me as a graduation present from my aunt! It has different designs on each side so I can flip it depending on how I’m feeling. 

[iristakessmith]

I know every first year is thinking of ways to decorate their room, especially if they haven't had one to themselves before. Here's a bit of my new teammate Amy's room over in Park Annex. Send your pictures over to [email protected] along with your name, year, and house once you get settled in! A little room inspo never hurt anyone :)

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Smith Cribs // Sessions House // Giovanna ‘20

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Smith Cribs // Morrow House // Emily ‘21

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Smith Cribs // Comstock House // Simona ‘21

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