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Aside from going to class, studying, and getting good grades, sleep is one of the most important aspects of college. If you don't get a good night of sleep, you are not going to be able to focus in class; if you oversleep, you are going to miss class. Either way, in the end, this will affect your grade. That being said, it is extremely important to make sure that your bed is as comfortable as possible so that you are able to rest peacefully went you want to.

First and foremost, you absolutely have to purchase an egg crate foam mattress. Let's face it, despite the hundred of people that have slept on that mattress before you, it is not all that comfortable. By purchasing a foam mattress to put on top of it, you are giving your bed a little more cushion and making it more comfortable (and separating yourself from the gross part of the mattress as well, which is always a plus). These items can be found at Wal-Mart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Linens N' Things, or at any department store. There is no need to fork out a ridiculous amount of money for one, the cheap one from Wal-Mart will do (that is what I used and I was known as "the girl with the most comfortable bed" by all of my friends).

Secondly, you should consider buying a mattress pad. While it is not a necessity, it may help you sleep better at night knowing that you are safe from the icky mattress that God only knows how many people had sex on prior to you being forced to sleep on it.

Of course we can't forget going out and getting an actual set of sheets. This part is really up to you. If you like flannel sheets, knock yourself out (unless your going to school in a warm climate, then it might not be such a good idea); if jersey knit sheets put you right to sleep, then go pick up a set right way; if you are just a good old fashion cotton lover, then cotton sheets it is. Sheets are all about personal preference and you are going to be sleeping on the same sheets for quite possibly your entire college career (unless you are a spoiled brat like myself who got a new set every year...whoops), so you have to like them and they have to be comfortable. I urge you to pick a color or a pattern that you love because in the midst of dull dorm room color, or lack thereof, you should at least be able to feel "at home" on you bed.

It is also important that you get a good comforter. Follow the same guidelines for this as you did with the sheets. Just keep in mind that dorm room climate can be extremely harsh (they are always

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