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Back to Campus!


It's that time of year again!  The college town that I call home is doubling in size as students move back and take over Ames.  (Yep, that's Iowa State University's campus and beautiful campanile pictured above!)  I know that things have been sleepy here on the blog.  It's because things have been the opposite of sleepy in my regular life!
Girl Next Dorm magazine is set to launch on September 1st!  A full-time work and school schedule is cramping my style.  One of my closest friends is about to leave for a semester in Rome!  And I can't help but spend leftover free time with my bgf(best guy friend)-turned-boyfriend.

The blog has enjoyed its one week rest, but it's time to wake things up and get decorating!  Prepare yourselves for an influx of small space solutions, thrifty decorating ideas, and nifty diy-projects... plus photos of my lovely attic apartment as it comes together!

Leave a comment and tell me where you're going to school!  Any fellow Cyclones out there? ;)


Comments

Breanna said…
Yay for Iowa colleges! I go to Luther College in the tiny town of Decorah :)
August 15, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Brittany @ Brittany's Joy Blog said…
I'm not going to school anymore, but I work at one! (Does that count?!) I teach at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, so it's definitely back-to-school time for us as well!
August 15, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Starting my third year at MSU, and definitely feeling like I should take a more minimalistic vibe this time around. I tend towards overpacking in the extreme, so I thought maybe I'd be able to cut down - for the sake of style? It's worth a shot!

Happy to hear you'll be posting more soon, looking forward to some new ideas :)
August 15, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Shelby said…
Back for my Junior year at SUNY Fredonia here in New York State! And I've got some great ideas for my dorm room this year, thanks to you and Pinterest!
August 15, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Anonymous said…
I go to Iowa State! :)
August 16, 2012 at 1:51 AM
Anonymous said…
I'll be starting my second year of college, but my first year at a real university! I'll be going to Southern Oregon University :D
August 16, 2012 at 6:03 AM
Hanna said…
Central College in Pella!
August 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Jenna Kristine said…
I go to school in the middle of downtown Chicago - Moody Bible Institute - and I'm so close to going back on Sunday! I have a new roommate and only one more year of dorm life, so I'm looking forward to make this room my best so far - and tips will definitely be appreciated for inspiration.

jennakristine.wordpress.com
August 16, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Anna @ Annglophile said…
I go to St Andrews University in Scotland - I won't be going back until early September though! And I'm moving into a new flat, I can't wait to start decorating it! I'm sure I'll be inspired by your room when you post about it! xx
August 17, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Anonymous said…
finish school years ago but cant help but to enjoy your blog, jess! keep up the good work.
August 17, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Alex said…
Graduated from culinary school in Toronto and am now going to Holland College for pastry arts in PEI. It's my first time away from home. Pretty excited!!
August 19, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Ruth said…
I'm about to start my freshman year at James Madison University! I move in tomorrow!
August 19, 2012 at 9:54 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm heading off to Cornell College for year number 2 just a little ways from Ames in Mt. Vernon Iowa.
August 20, 2012 at 5:21 PM
Gill said…
I'll be in my junior year at St. Olaf! I adore it and get a kick out of seeing all your lovely decor posts!
August 21, 2012 at 3:28 PM
McKenzie said…
I start my freshmen year at Western Kentucky University on Monday! I'm already moved into my dorm and am working on settling in and decorating it. A lot of my inspiration came from your blog posts, so I can't wait for more tips!
August 21, 2012 at 11:44 PM
emzzily said…
Hi! Going to sophomore year of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Do you still need people to write for your mag?
August 22, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Alanna HIll said…
Go cyclones! Iowa state alll the way
September 3, 2012 at 8:58 AM
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