{"id":4761,"date":"2018-08-15T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T11:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/?p=4761"},"modified":"2021-10-15T20:56:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:56:33","slug":"making-your-room-feel-like-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/blog\/making-your-room-feel-like-home\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Ways to Make Your WSU Room Feel Like Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe living on campus at Winona State will be the first time you\u2019ve really been away from home. Although that\u2019s an amazing opportunity, it\u2019s understandable if you&#8217;re a little worried about being a little homesick.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019ve got a few tricks of the trade for making your new WSU room your own by adding some cozy and homey elements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Decolik.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dorm Room\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Decolik.jpg 504w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Decolik-300x261.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4765'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from Decolik.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>1.\u00a0 Room Layout is Key<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Work with your roommate(s) to figure out a functional layout for the big furniture in your room. Winona State residence halls come equipped with a bed, desk, chair, dresser, closet and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/housing\/amenities.asp?i=5\">optional loft<\/a> for each student. Arrange your furniture in a way that leaves some open space for you to move around.<\/p>\n<p>Some students like to bring futons and ottomans for extra comfy seating. All WSU rooms also include cable TV and ethernet plug-in access, so you can use your new lounge space to host a movie night with friends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Jody-McNary.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dorm room storage.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Jody-McNary.jpg 504w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Jody-McNary-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-4766'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from Jody-McNary.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>2.\u00a0 Don\u2019t Forget About Storage<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are so many storage containment gadgets on the market\u2014a lot of them are made specifically for on-campus, college living. Not only will this help give you some extra space, but also it will make your room more organized and appear bigger.<\/p>\n<p>Home is where everything has a place, so make sure you can find all your stuff when you need it. A label maker never hurt, either.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Kristen-Leupen-2016.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Decorations for a dorm room.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Kristen-Leupen-2016.jpg 361w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Kristen-Leupen-2016-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-4773'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from Kristen-Leupen-2016.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>3.\u00a0 Decorations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The best way to personalize a space is to add some artwork, posters or other wall d\u00e9cor to your room. Pro tip: check with your residence hall before hanging anything up with Command Strips and Hooks or tacks and nails. Some specific which you can and can&#8217;t use.<\/p>\n<p>Most rooms here at Winona State are carpeted, but don\u2019t overlook the benefits of having a cute, fuzzy rug. Not only do they make a fun statement piece, but also they make the ground super soft\u2014which is great for laying down with a book or a quick catnap.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/niftythriftygoodwill.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Photo wall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-4772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/niftythriftygoodwill.jpg 504w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/niftythriftygoodwill-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-4772'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from niftythriftygoodwill.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>4.\u00a0 Photos and Personal Items<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This may go without saying, but bringing photos of family members and friends will lift the atmosphere of your space. You can use string and clothespins to make a cute photo-wall. Just leave some space on it for the new photos you\u2019ll take during your college adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items can be helpful in making you feel more at home in a new space, too. It might be a stuffed animal, a blanket or a journal. Almost all WSU students bring some personal object from their childhoods to college&#8211;there&#8217;s no shame!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/girl.inspired.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Blankets\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-4768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/girl.inspired.jpg 504w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/girl.inspired-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-4768'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from girl.inspired.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>5.\u00a0 Blankets, Blankets &amp; Blankets!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WSU rooms come with a twin extra-long mattress per student, so that gives you the freedom to choose some super-plush pillows, sheets and comforters. Bedding sets come in a multitude of colors and patterns. Choose the set that best suits your personality to make your room up however you like.<\/p>\n<p>Decorative pillows also bring warmth to a room. They come in all shapes and sizes with cool prints or motivational phrases on them.<\/p>\n<p>Throw blankets are always good, too\u2014have one on hand in case you get chilly. Minnesota winters are notorious for being cold, but your heated on-campus rooms will keep you nice and toasty.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Save-On-Crafts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Lighting\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-4767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Save-On-Crafts.jpg 504w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Save-On-Crafts-300x289.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-4767'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from Save-On-Crafts.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>6.\u00a0 Lighting<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lighting can really brighten up your life\u2014literally. You\u2019ll see a lot of WSU students choose to have decorative lamps and reading lights around their rooms. String lights are especially popular because of their affordability and general aesthetic. They come in a rainbow of colors, so you can pick whatever scheme you want.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Rebecca-Kiss.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Plants\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-4771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Rebecca-Kiss.jpg 504w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Rebecca-Kiss-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-4771'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from Rebecca-Kiss.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>7.\u00a0 Going Green<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Having a small plant in your room can bring even more life to the space. Now for those of you without a green-thumb, have no fear! Fake plants can have the same visual affect (we won&#8217;t tell!). There are plenty of low-light plant options as well that require very little maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>For example, succulents are durable and cute. Devil\u2019s Ivy can grow in almost any condition (including drought and low-lighting). Bamboo can be completely housed in a vase with water and left by the window\u2014just change the water every three months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/wallflowers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-4774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/wallflowers.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/wallflowers-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-4774'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from Wallflowers.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>8.\u00a0 Small-Space Scents<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your room&#8217;s atmosphere can be made or broken depending on how it smells. Although candles are not allowed to be burned in residence halls, plug-in or wallflower scents are. If there\u2019s a particular scent you like, or one that reminds you of home, bring it with you!<\/p>\n<p>Bath and Body Work\u2019s wallflowers work great, and essential oil diffusers double as humidifiers for the dry winter months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Jennifer-Jones.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dorm room snack station\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-4769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Jennifer-Jones.jpg 334w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/Jennifer-Jones-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-4769'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from Jennifer-Jones.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>9.\u00a0 Snacks &amp; Drinks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While the dining services at WSU have many delicious options, it&#8217;s not a bad idea to keep your favorite snacks stocked up in your room. Mini-fridges, microwaves and coffee machines are all popular options to have a mini-kitchen at your disposal.<\/p>\n<p>Like in the picture above, these items can be stacked to save on space and make a snack-nook or a drink station. Nothing feels cozier than heating up a mug of hot-chocolate, tea or coffee.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-4761 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/JBL-Pulse.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Music\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-4770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/JBL-Pulse.jpg 434w, https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/JBL-Pulse-258x300.jpg 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-4770'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto retrieved from JBL-Pulse.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong>10.\u00a0 Music<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bring a few speakers or a sound system to set some mood music for studying! It can be great for setting a welcoming atmosphere. Plus, having your favorite artists playing will always put you in a good mood. Make sure you keep the volume acceptable, though\u2014your neighbors might prefer not to be disrupted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All in all, seize the opportunity to create a space you\u2019re happy to live in. You certainly don\u2019t have to break the bank in order to make your room a little slice of home. The world of interior decorating is your oyster!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">&#8211; <em>Updated by Hailey Seipel (09\/16\/2019)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe living on campus at Winona State will be the first time you\u2019ve really been away from home. Although that\u2019s an amazing opportunity, it\u2019s understandable if you&#8217;re a little worried about being a little homesick. 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