Students lounging around in pajamas, too stuffed to move. Leftovers pile high in the fridge. Calm and peace reign over the night. College students sleep as the hours tick closer and closer to Christmas. Yes, it is still a month away, but when Thanksgiving dinner is eaten and the black Friday rush is over, nothing can stop that rush of excitement and anticipation that gets squashed Monday morning at 7 a.m. when the alarm blares. Reality sets in. There are still classes to attend, reports to give, and the dreaded finals. Oh the finals. The scary finals that upperclassmen tell horror stories about.
You trod along with your head down, staring at your note cards. You pass your friends, not a word is spoken as they are doing the same thing, studying while walking. Nothing can break your concentration. Your dorm is full of empty wrappers and energy drinks. Nights are long and the sun comes out way to early in the morning. Sleep is a fantasy that you have no time to think about.
Why do students do this? Why sacrifice health for grades? Studying is important, but taking a break is also just as important. Without breaks and uninterrupted sleep, the brain cannot perform and when it comes time for finals you are so taxed that you forget many simple concepts and may fall asleep as well. All this can be avoided in a rather simple way.
Every student is creative. It's something that is there and will never go away. Decorating brings out that creativity. What better place to decorate then the walls of your dorm floor and make your door the one that stand out the most. Not only is this a great way to forget about stress, but it is also fun to see color everyday to cheer you up.
Decorating is simple. From markers and paper to intricate designs, anything will do. Want to make something special? Have a favorite movie, Holiday, quote, inspiration? Easy. Take that thought and start designing.
The necessities
- Butcher paper in every color imaginable
- Scissors
- Tape and glue
- Pencil
- Eraser
The fun parts
- Pompoms for a fluffy look
- Glitter to sprinkle everywhere because who doesn’t love glitter?
- Paint of all color from shiny metallic to original
- Don’t want the mess of paint? Use markers, crayons and pencils
- Garland for the festive vibe
- For the natural feel pin up some cloth like a scarf to make the snow man pop
These are just a few of the many decorating options. As you go along more and more ideas will come out and make the decorations even more amazing.
Colorful doors and hallways greet you in the morning as you head out to class. They brighten your groggy sleep filled mind. When you come back at night, defeated by classes, those decorations greet you and wash the worry away. Students compliment the outstanding décor and want to do the same. Soon the whole residence hall is filled with handmade designs and festive cheer. Don’t be afraid to break out of the study routine and live a little. Decorating will release that stress, and working with friends makes the process even more memorable. Remember, breaks are helpful and healthy.
