Knack Dorm Living: Get The Room--And The Experience--You Want At College

by Casey Lewis

When high school students think of college life, images of parties and new people and late-night pizza instantly come to mind. Only upon moving in does a freshman realize the buzz-killing downside to the blissful a 12 x 12 dorm room often shared with a stranger. With Knack Dorm Living , Casey Lewis―herself a college senior at the University of Missouri―provides the guide she searched for, in vain, in her freshman year. She offers invaluable tips on what to pack and what to buy, what to expect, decorating, clothes, and organizing time and money. This is an ideal high school graduation gift for high school seniors―both girls and guys―set to move away from home.

256 pages, Paperback

First published March 16, 2010

Reviews

[Lex]

This book had great visuals and design tips for dorm living. Although it had great suggestions and gave me countless ideas, it constantly contradicts itself: the author initially writes that you shouldn't bring more than you need and to avoid excess, yet details so many "necessary" items that really aren't all that necessary at all. It repeats itself often, so flip to the sections that interest you and ignore the ones you don't-- you won't miss anything. 4 stars for great visuals and unique ideas.