Exams, assignments, jobs, and classes fill the lives of college students around the world. After a long day, they often sleep and study in a 100-200 square feet of space they call their own. A dorm room, although small in size, shapes long-lasting memories and life-defining moments.

It’s been said that the environment that surrounds us impacts the way we act and behave. The doorway to the dorm room is both the entrance and the exit so like any door, it opens to welcome opportunities. A helpful tip is to place a red “bagua mirror” on or above the front door. The color red symbolizes good fortune and the mirror prevents negative energy from entering your room.

From essays to resumes, electronics have quickly become the main tool for success, but in Feng Shui, a bed is not the place for work. A good night’s sleep is essential to a healthy student lifestyle so it’s always suggested to place electronics away from the bed so that electromagnetic frequencies do not interrupt you as you recharge for a new day.

Greenery not only promotes health, but it can also really liven up a space. A busy lifestyle requires a plant that is easy to maintain and beneficial to the room where it’s placed. Lucky bamboo is a popular Feng Shui plant as its know for health and longevity.  It also can contain the five feng shui elements:

• WOOD – the plant itself
• EARTH – rocks and stones and the foot of the plant
• WATER – the water needed for growth
• FIRE – a red object (typically a ribbon tied around the plant)
• METAL – a glass pot or a ceramic holder with a metal object attached

Make the most out of your college experience by adopting some Feng Shui principles and tips for your life. Remove clutter and fill your space with images that bring you closer to home. The best way to learn about yourself is through Feng Shui. It allows you to be the interior designer of your life!