Honestly, I stayed in an undecorated room for a whole academic year. However, at the end of the year, I noticed how much studying time I spent outside my room, in the backyard, in libraries, and cafes. I wondered why my room didn't feel like a welcoming study space and in the end, I was able to figure it out.
Believe it or not, your room can feel like a welcoming study space that does affect your feelings, and thus might affect your academic results. Having a corner in your room with a desk and a decoration uniquely made for studying makes you want to study in your room all the time and increases your productivity. A desk is always better than working on your bed because it keeps you alert and prevents falling asleep on top of your textbooks!
“Students spend an inordinate amount of time studying, interacting, and sleeping in their dorms, so it is important to provide an environment that is conducive to these activities taking place,” Hope Walton, director of the University of Richmond academic skills center, said.
So you want to create a space that can be seen as a bedroom, study room, and a cozy space to meet friends, which might sound hard, but isn’t. Once you start visualizing ideas and bringing them to life, it wouldn’t be a struggle anymore.
You are more likely to concentrate and be creative when you work continuously in a particular area. Students often study in the library or another campus spot most of the time, but on a cold, rainy night you may want to study in your dorm. You should make sure that you have the right set-up for you because that's what makes a difference. So you are not only having a pretty room because it feels better, but also you will be able to concentrate more and get tedious tasks done quickly.
So, just put in some effort in decorating your study space to gain some big results in your academic and personal life. It’s always been a great idea to have a comfortable room for both studying and sleeping.
