Dorm Dos for a Cool College Life

Moving into a college dorm room is a rite of passage for any new co-ed. I actually felt a little sorry for those too-cool-for-school kids who skipped that first year at the dorm in favor of "off-campus" apartments.  When you need Pop-Tarts or cold pizza at 2 a.m., where do you go, you know?

The thrill of dorm life has moved way beyond hot plates, mini-fridges, and collapsible laundry baskets. These days, dorm room decor is practically designer, and make this first foray into adulthood a bit more sophisticated than it used to be.

This week's Parade magazine gives their must-haves for campus life. Particularly enticing is DesignYourDorm.com where you can view a 3-D replica of a dorm room at your college and get it tricked out by buying lighting and decor which can be shipped directly to the school, all before you've even learned your new roommate's name.

With all this help, the well-equipped student will have plenty of time for the really important college things like keg parties study groups and and library visits.

Read the full piece here.