Not just for the aesthetic: Students share the significance behind their favorite dorm decorations

“People know me as "the burger guy"—I'm a wholehearted believer in their power to build bridges, and consider them to be an amazing means of connecting with others. It's odd to say that I'm defined by a sandwich, but it's given me so much!” junior Alex Leo-Guerra wrote. “I wrote my Common App on burgers, run an Instagram account dedicated to sharing the ones I eat (and other foods), and even gave a TED talk about them in 2020. Because of this, I felt that I needed burger-inspired decor in my room.” 

“For the past few years, I have created this memento wall every time I move into my new room. It’s just a way for me to really turn the room into a home, and it’s a great conversation starter whenever people come in!” sophomore Arianna Dwomoh wrote.

“I absolutely love my dorm space. I don’t like to study in the library—and with the pandemic that’s become even more risky—so I tried to curate an environment that was cozy and stylish but also allowed me to be productive,” senior Elizabeth Loschiavo wrote.