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The dorms are a new experience for a lot of students. Its chance to have freedom from their parents and the ability to decorate their room how they like, except for the ability to paint their walls or slam nails into them either. Here are some suggestions as to what to put in your room and some fantastic places to get them. They may not all be available to students on a tight budget, but maybe overtime work or begging your parents can help you acquire these items.

Lava Lamps - ($15-$25) Lava Lamps are an interesting technology involving transparent oil and translucent wax in a glass bottle that gets hot by resting on top of a light bulb. The end result is an awesomely psychedelic affect that's totally trippy when you're burnt out from hours of studying. You can find them at most novelty stores and a good online site is www.simply70s.com, in the Lava Lamp section.

Posters - ($5-$35) What is a dorm room without posters? It's empty and lame, that's what it is. Unless you're some minimalist or puritan, white boring walls are not conducive for a fun college experience. Got a favorite movie? The almost defiantly have a poster about it. Fight Club, Lord of the Rings, Johnny Deep and Angelina Jolie can now be a few inches away from your fingertips, in paper form that is. You can order any number of posters at www.allposters.com.

Mini-fridge - ($100-$300) While they are a little pricey they can also be a useful tool for keeping the thieves and moochers you live with away from your precious soda and freezer food. They can also be excellent space savers. They make great surfaces for televisions, phones or laptops. Also, you can now be so lazy on your weekends that you don't even need to leave your room except to use the bathroom. Office Depot and CostCo both have a good variety of mini-fridges at reasonable prices.

Christmas lights - ($2-$10) They aren't just for the holiday season anymore. Christmas lights can provide a nice environment and ambiance for the tired or people looking for romantic interludes. The multiple colors and soft light also make for great nightlights for those who are afraid of the dark. Also, most Christmas lights have a socket at the end that allows for more electronics, such as phone chargers, to have a place to be plugged in.

Beanbag chairs - ($55-$105) Bean Bag Chairs are the quintessential 60s hippy living room furniture and, if you have the space, can be a great addition to your dorm room that both you and your roomie can utilize. It makes the

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