The jungle
Every square metre of your student room is filled with plants. From your windowsill to your desk, everywhere you look, you see green. You even sacrificed one of your plants to brighten up the bathroom of your student house. You're not only a plant mum (or dad), but also the “mum” of the friend group. Just like your plants, you are also there for your fellow students with care, love and attention. Did your classmate forget their pen? No problem, you always have an extra one with you. Is your friend stressed about an exam? You’re there with a cup of tea and a listening ear. And after a night out, you are the one who makes sure everyone gets home safely.
The IKEA showroom
Sleek and organised, with plain white walls only. That's how your room can be summed up in one sentence. You make your bed perfectly every morning, and clear your desk of books and mugs immediately after studying. You are a student who loves order and being in control. That’s why you work with tight schedules, finish your deadlines three weeks in advance and make a to-do list for every day. To your fellow students, you are the ideal image of the student who has everything under control. However, you feel stressed more often than necessary. Especially when your housemate puts his mug on your white desk without a coaster...
The gamer cave
This room is equipped with the latest gadgets, LED strip lighting and, of course, a setup that is more expensive than your yearly tuition fees. You mostly live in the digital world – behind your desk, gaming, coding, or endlessly watching YouTube tutorials for projects you’ll never actually start. Studying? Rarely the plan. Sometimes, you even miss the era of online lectures, when everything could be done from your room. And whenever something breaks – a dead lightbulb or a classmate’s laptop that refuses to turn on – everyone knows who to call. You’re the one who fixes it in no time!
The library
The library room is designed entirely for studying. You have an ergonomic desk chair, a laptop holder, and an endless supply of sticky notes, markers, and notebooks. A large part of your room is taken up by your bookshelf, filled not only with textbooks but also with dozens of novels. You’re the student who loves to learn and truly lives for your studies. Your classmates know where to find you for all their questions, which you are happy to answer – often even better than your lecturer can.
The survival mode
A mattress on the floor, a foldable chair, a drying rack that's been there for a week: you don't care about the aesthetics of your room. You'd rather spend your money on spontaneous outings with friends. You live from day to day, procrastinate a little too often and then make up for it with an all-nighter. You are perfectly happy with a ‘student ten’, and to everyone’s surprise (including your own), you somehow always manage to pass the exam (barely, though).
The minimalist
Less is more, that is the theme of your student room. Your room is always tidy, neat and free of unnecessary clutter. Everything has its place, and you won't find anything you don't need. The peace and order in your room perfectly reflect how you work as a student. You keep track of your tasks in a planner with different coloured markers, work in an organised manner on your study tasks and never panic. Not even during exam week.
The maximalist
Your room is colourful, expressive and full of personality. Your bed is covered with cushions in different colours and prints, and the walls are decorated with polaroids from all your adventures. Your room is an expression of your creative mind. You do your own thing, don't care what others think and have unique hobbies, such as Quidditch, painting or pottery. You are sociable, spontaneous and sometimes a little impulsive: a spontaneous weekend trip to Germany or going to a karaoke bar on a Wednesday night... Why not?
The cosy nest
Your room radiates warmth and cosiness: fairy lights, blankets, candles and a soft rug make everyone feel at home the moment they walk in. That's why binge-watching sessions with your housemates almost always happen in your room. You are the fun and caring friend that everyone needs. You organise game nights, cooking sessions and other outings. You don’t judge people, you’re friends with everybody, and your diverse, multicultural group of friends shows it. They can always come to you with anything, whether it's three in the afternoon or three in the morning.
The party hub
A crate of beer, a pack of cards, a speaker and a stack of pizza boxes: your room isn't just a room, it's the place to be for parties and drinks with friends. You love socialising and being around other people, and you never say no to a drink. Your friends don’t even need to ask where the pre-drinks will be tonight; everyone is always welcome at your place. Even if that means your room now looks more like a pub than a student room...
So, there you have it: your student room isn’t just a roof over your head, it also reflects the type of student you are. Although, of course, you should take these stereotypes with a grain of salt ;). Whether your room is cosy or looks like an IKEA showroom, the most important thing is that it feels like home!
