You\u2019ve been at uni for little over a month, yet your room already looks like a set from a post-apocalyptic movie. Discarded wrappers blow around with the wind; DVDs lay strewn on the floor; unidentifiable pairs of underwear lurk menacingly near your drawers.<\/p>\n
Welcome to being a student, where every day is a constant battle against mess and clutter (unless your mum pops round and tidies up for you).<\/p>\n
All hope is not lost though. If your room is looking a bit untidy (read: a complete tip), here are a few handy decluttering tips.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve got some rubbish, don\u2019t chuck it on the floor \u201d\u201c put it in the bin. It\u2019s not hard, is it?<\/p>\n
Fresher\u2019s Week gives most students 3 things: new friends, the flu and a mountain of free tat that they\u2019ll never use again.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve got free t-shirts, Kanye shutter shades or any other kind of free Fresher\u2019s Weeks trinkets lying around your room, get rid of them now. It\u2019ll save you space, and loads of hassle when you move out too!<\/p>\n
The more stuff you have, the harder it is to keep your room tidy. Go through your DVD and CD collections, pick out the films and albums you don\u2019t listen to anymore and sell them with musicMagpie<\/a>. You can use the cash for bee…erm, \u201d\u02dctext books\u2019.<\/p>\n AKA you scratch my back and I\u2019ll scratch yours. This is a great way to make friends and get your tidying done extra quick!<\/p>\n WARNING: <\/b>Approaching strangers and offering to tidy their room can lead to highly awkward situations and\/or restraining orders. Only attempt this with people you kind of know already.<\/p>\n This age-old parenting tactic is a tried-and-tested way of getting kids to tidy up, and it works on overgrown kids too! It\u2019s simple: reward yourself (with a night out or something) every time you tidy up.<\/p>\n Remember to set yourself some boundaries though; picking up a single sock does not merit a night on the tiles!<\/p>\n It might seem like its too early to start switching your room around, but a little furniture rearrangement can make your room feel less cluttered. Check out our surprisingly easy guide to Feng Shui for some extra tips<\/a>!<\/p>\n If all else fails and your room is still a ridiculous mess, move out into the hallway for a couple of nights. Being kicked in the head by passing flatmates every night should give you enough motivation to tackle your mess!<\/p>\n Have you got any decluttering tips for your fellow students? Share them with us in the comments!<\/p>\n
\nOffer to help tidy someone else\u2019s room (and get them to do the same)<\/h4>\n
\nReward yourself every time you tidy up<\/h4>\n
\nRearrange your room<\/h4>\n
\nLive in the hallway<\/h4>\n
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