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Like the future suspiciously tends to do, August has crept on us and with it comes the beginning of the school year. Hopefully, a summer vacation has got you fresh and ready to take on the daily grind.<\/p>\n

For thousands of eighteen year olds like myself, August and September are the times to move into the dorms and get settled into a new kind of life. There are lists galore on Pinterest and blogs that have great suggestions, but\u00a0I believe there’s one more thing that\u00a0every college student should pack: a personal Zen space.<\/p>\n

Now I know what you’re probably thinking…\u00a0college isn’t the time to sit and meditate and reflect on our sense of self being. But of course, I disagree. College is about finding yourself and part of that process is being with yourself in a comfortable space. While there may be tons of spots around or off campus that are quaint and quiet, it’s easy enough to just corner off a little section of your room.<\/p>\n

I will be at Georgia Tech this fall, which is in the heart of Atlanta, so as you can imagine, the dorms aren’t so eloquent. My roommate and\u00a0I purchased a mat that’s essentially the mattress of a futon. With some blankets and pillows, an extra sleeping space<\/a> all of the sudden doubles as a personal relaxation center. We reupholstered a couple of old throw pillows to match our room.\u00a0Candles aren’t allowed in most dorms, (check with your RA just to be sure), but we stuck a Himalayan salt lamp here for the same type of effect.<\/p>\n

As always, support yard sales and thrift stores<\/a>, and take a little bit of time and funds to invest in this well-worth-it cause.\u00a0Tip: skip the spending money part by\u00a0(kindly)\u00a0permanently borrowing your parents’ stuff. Bring some relaxing music, a fuzzy rug or stuffed animal, or those pictures that hold memories and comfort.<\/p>\n

What will make your Zen space special?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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