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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Your college student may be leaving your home, but that doesn’t mean they ...

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One of my biggest challenges when moving into a dorm room was making the space feel comfortable on my terms. After all, I couldn't exactly haul all of my home comforts to a smaller, shared space. That ...

For new college students, dorm rooms are a home away from home — a space where they can study, socialize and recharge — so it’s important that it’s a much-needed escape (and decorated accordingly).

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