Dear Dormie: How Do I Balance Everything Without Burning Out?
Dear Dormie: How Do I Balance Everything Without Burning Out?

College can feel like a juggling act—classes, clubs, part-time jobs, social life, and somehow still finding time to eat, sleep,...

Dear Dormie: My Roommate Said They Were Clean… But They’re Actually Super Messy
Dear Dormie: My Roommate Said They Were Clean… But They’re Actually Super Messy

Roommates are a huge part of dorm life—and sometimes, reality doesn’t quite match the expectation. One student wrote in with...

Dear Dormie: Did I Pick the Wrong Sorority?
Dear Dormie: Did I Pick the Wrong Sorority?

Sorority recruitment is a whirlwind: long days, emotional decisions, and lots of pressure to “find your home.” But what happens...

Dear Dormie: What If I Haven’t Found My People Yet?
Dear Dormie: What If I Haven’t Found My People Yet?

When you picture college, it’s easy to imagine instantly clicking with a group of friends who feel like family. But...

Dear Dormie: Did I Pick the Right School?
Dear Dormie: Did I Pick the Right School?

Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions you’ve made so far. You spent months (or years!) researching, applying,...

Dear Dormie: What If I'm Still Feeling Homesick Months Into College?
Dear Dormie: What If I'm Still Feeling Homesick Months Into College?

Starting college is a huge transition. You’re balancing classes, meeting new people, figuring out how to share a room, and...

Dear Dormie: What if My Roommate’s Boyfriend Stays Over?
Dear Dormie: What if My Roommate’s Boyfriend Stays Over?

Question:My roommate’s long-distance boyfriend is coming to stay in our dorm for several days. I feel uncomfortable about him being...

Dormie’s Founder, Olivia Erwin Rosenthal, was recently featured in Architectural Digest!
Dormie’s Founder, Olivia Erwin Rosenthal, was recently featured in Architectural Digest!

As the creative force behind Olivia Erwin Interiors, Olivia is known for creating spaces that are both personal and editorial-worthy. Her...

🍴 No Kitchen? No Problem.
🍴 No Kitchen? No Problem.

Dorm life means no oven, no stove, and usually no dishwasher. The trick is knowing which kitchen items you’ll actually...

🌤 Must-Have Items for the Perfect Outdoor Study Sesh
🌤 Must-Have Items for the Perfect Outdoor Study Sesh

When the weather’s too good to waste indoors, the quad becomes your library. Studying outside = instant mood boost. But...

First Semester Survival Kit đź§°
First Semester Survival Kit đź§°

Freshman year can feel overwhelming once the excitement of move-in fades and “real life” kicks in. Between classes, clubs, roommates,...

Desk Must-Haves That Actually Make Studying Easier✏️
Desk Must-Haves That Actually Make Studying Easier✏️

Your dorm desk is more than just a study spot—it’s where you’ll spend late nights writing essays, Zooming into classes,...

✨ 5 Things We Wish We Knew Before Our First Semester of College
✨ 5 Things We Wish We Knew Before Our First Semester of College

Starting college feels exciting, overwhelming, and a little bit like being thrown into the deep end. There’s so much to...

Dormie Featured in The New York Times
Dormie Featured in The New York Times

We’re thrilled to share that Dormie was recently featured in The New York Times! 🗞️ The article highlights how dorm...