Como Tener Un Dormitorio Hogareño
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Como Tener Un Dormitorio Hogareño

Este articulo contiene algunos consejos para convertir tu dormitorio en un lugar cálido y cómodo.

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Como Tener Un Dormitorio Hogareño
Kimberly Gonzalez

Después de un año de ser estudiante de universidad, he aprendido el arte de hacer mi dormitorio como casa. Aunque pasar horas decorando tu cuarto puede parecer un mal uso del tiempo cuando tienes exámenes, es importante tener un espacio donde te sientas cómodo. Tu dormitorio puede prevenir la nostalgia y te puede motivar cuando te sientes desanimado. Por esa razón, esta lista contiene algunas ideas para convertir tu dormitorio en tu lugar favorito.

1. Las fotos son clave para prevenir la nostalgia.

Una manera creativa que puede ayudarte a no sentirte tan lejos de tu casa, familia y amigos es una pared llena de fotos. Esto puede darle color y vida a tu habitación y sólo cuesta muy poco. Lo que se necesita son algunas ramas de un árbol, pegamento, una cuerda delgada y tus fotos favoritas.

2. Carteles.

Cualquier cosa es mejor que tener paredes vacías. Los carteles pueden ser de las cosas que más te gusten. Yo decidí decorar mi habitación con carteles que hablan de la igualdad y la justicia porque es algo que me motiva día a día.


3. Compra sillas cómodas.

Algo nuevo que hice este año fue comprar una silla ya que la que proporciona la universidad no es nada agradable. Las sillas también pueden atraer a tus amigos a tu cuarto ya que tendrán un lugar donde sentarse cómodamente que no sea la alfombra.

4. Trae la naturaleza a tu dormitorio.

Al mudarme a Baltimore y vivir mi primer invierno con nieve, decidí tener plantas en mi cuarto. El invierno puede ser muy difícil porque las plantas se secan y esto puede ser deprimente para las personas que están acostumbradas a ver plantas a su alrededor siempre.

5. Utiliza cosas que representen quien eres.

Como Chicana del sur de California, siempre he estado rodeada de mi cultura por lo cual tuve dificultades cuando llegue a la Universidad de Johns Hopkins donde muy pocas personas se parecían a mi. Estó me inspiro decorar mi habitación con colores y arte Mexicana tradicional. De esta manera siempre tengo presente quien soy y demuestro lo orgullosa que me siento de donde vengo.


6. Luces de cadena.

Aunque la mayoría de los dormitorios tienen luces de este estilo, me parece que puede ser una muy buena decoración porque le dan al cuarto una sensación muy hogareña. Para hacer esta decoración mas única, se pueden comprar las luces que tienen colgaderas para fotografías.

7. Utiliza aromatizantes.

El aroma de tu habitación puede afectar tu estado de animo. Esto puede ser importante cuando tienes mucho estrés y quieres relajarte. Mi cuarto normalmente tiene el aroma dulce de vainilla porque siento que esto me relaja a mí.

8. No tengas miedo de tener cosas que te recuerden a tu niñez.

Siempre es una buena idea tener algo que te haga sentir mejor especialmente en esos días cuando tienes exámenes. Esto puede ser un oso de peluche, alguna cobija o cualquier otra cosa.


9. Compra una cafetera.

Si eres el tipo de persona que necesita una dosis de cafeína a diario, puede ser una gran idea invertir en una cafetera para que siempre tengas café a tú alcance.

10. ¡Se creativo!

Haz lo necesario para que tu dormitorio sea ese lugar emocionante al que siempre quieres ir después de un día largo. Esto lo puedes conseguir creando una pequeña biblioteca con tus libros favoritos o quizás pegando estrellas que brillan en la oscuridad en tu techo. No importa que tipo de decoración uses mientras que logres tener ese pequeño hogar en tu universidad.



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After a year of being a college student, I have mastered the art of making my room feel like home. While it may seem like the time spent decorating the dorm could be better spent studying for an organic chemistry exam coming up, it is important to create a safe space for yourself. Your dorm room can help prevent homesickness and can inspire or motivate you when you are feeling down! For that reason, this list contains some insight on dorm decoration ideas.

1. One picture a day can keep homesickness away.

One creative way to keep yourself from missing home, family and friends is to create a picture wall. It can add lots of color and liveliness to the dorm for only a small amount of money. All you need are some sturdy branches, command hooks, twine, crazy glue and pictures!


2. Posters.

Anything is better than a dorm full of empty white walls which is why posters can be so useful. You can decorate your room with posters of anything you want. I chose to decorate with posters about social justice because it reminds me of what motivates me everyday.


3. Bean bag chairs to sit on.

Having a bean bag or nice chair to sit on is not only good so that you do not get tired of sitting in the same hard chair that the university provides for you but it also invites other guests in! If there are places to sit, your friends are more likely to hang out in your dorm.


4. Have some aspect of nature in your room.

After moving to the east coast and experiencing a cold and snowy winter for the first time, I decided I would have plants in my room. This can help those who love nature or come from places where winter does not mean plants wither away for a few months.


5. Have something that reminds you of who you are.

As a Chicana from SoCal, I have always been around my culture so it was difficult coming to Hopkins and not seeing faces that looked like mine. This inspired me to decorate my room with traditional Mexican art and colors not only to remind me of who I am but to show others how proud I am of my heritage.


6. String lights!

Even though this is very typical decoration in college dorms, these lights really add a warm and happy feeling to the dorm. To make them more unique you can buy the lights with clips to attach pictures on them.


7. Invest in air fresheners.

The smell in your room can affect your mood which is something to think about when you are feeling stressed. I invested in a plug in scented oil freshener my freshman year which keeps my room smelling sweet like vanilla all the time.


8. Don't be afraid to have a childhood blanket or teddy bear!

It is always nice to have something to comfort you especially during those tough midterms and finals weeks.

9. Get yourself a coffee maker.

If you need your daily dose of coffee like me, it can be a great idea to invest in a coffee maker so that you can have it close and ready anytime.

10. Be creative!

Do whatever it takes for your dorm room to be that space you are excited to get to at the end of a long day. That could be by creating a small library of your favorite books, having a space for a yoga mat or having glow in the dark stars all over the ceiling. It does not matter how you decorate your room as long as you create a small home away from home.





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