The transition from high school to college can be downright scary. For most of us, it’s our first time really being away from our mom and dad and that comfortable home.

To make your college life a little easier, especially your freshman year, we’ve rounded up of some tips and tricks for your college living. From color coding your notebooks, ultimate guide and tricks to taking notes in class to a condensed list of hacks to save space, time and optimize the fun aspect of dorm living. You will find some awesome ideas for yourself here!

Learn the details via life hack professional.
DIY Project: Brittni’s Cork Containes

Make these cork board containers to hold school supplies or makeup brushes or flowers. They can also be used to pin notes onto! See the tutorial via design sponge.
DIY Color-coding Notebooks

Color code your notebooks to easily distinguish and know which notebook goes for which class. source.
Washi Tape Picture Frames

Hang your photos and dorm posters without damaging the walls in beautiful washi tape frames. It is so pretty! See the details via design sponge.
Make Your Lockscreen Your Class Schedule for the First Few Weeks

Take a picture of your schedule with your room numbers and set it as your lock screen for the first new weeks. Image via imgur.
Hacks for School Essays

The Ultimate Guide to Taking Notes in Class

An essencial guide for taking good notes in class. Hopefully a few of these tips can help you! Check out the details via candid carolinec and id caroline.
Keep Your Textbook Open Using a Pen with a Clip

Organize Your Iphone Chargers with Washi Tape

Use Empty Tea Cans to Store Pens And Pencils

Outfit Your Bed with Power Risers

These set not only gives you more storage space under the bed, but supply much needed additional power outlets. Via bed bath and beyond.
Use a Shower Caddy to Store School Supplies

Checklist for College Living

When unpacking, use this checklist to make sure you have everything for your new college living. source.
Stay Organized with Little Circle Corkboards

Get the tutorial via trashy crafter.
DIY Chalkboard Upgrade to Plastic Drawers

Use chalkboard paint on your cabinets and make some labels so you know exactly where everything is. Get the DIY tutorial via living life your own way.
Snack Door

Use plastic shoe storage rack to hold snacks on the door. It keeps everything organized and easy to grab. You can also avoid having wrappers and crumbs all over your desk or your bed.
Keep Hair Station Organized and Save Space

Hang your hair dryer and straightener up with command hooks on the back of the door. It can save you much space and keep your hair care tools organized. Image via Pinterest.
Cereal Box Dividers for Desk Drawers

Organize your desk drawers with these dividers made from old cereal boxes. See the steps to make it via I Heart Organizing.
Picture Frame Desk Organizer

Create a small desk organizer using a picture frame. It will look pretty, and keep important things close and organized. Via her campus.
Organize Your Bathroom and Morning Routine with a Shower Caddy

This simple item can completely organize your bathroom and morning routine. See more details via the crazy organized blog.
Take Notes Using Different Colored Pens

Color stimulates the mind. Different colored pens to take notes not only looks great, but can also help you memorize those notes. Via her campus.
Dorm Room Hacks: DIY Bed Canopy

Trick yourself in Saving Money

Several tips and tricks for you to save money in college! Check for the detailed instructions via premeditated leftovers.
Make Your 12-pack Mini-fridge Sized

Save space in your tiny fridge in the dorm room with this trick! Image via imgur.
Paper Clip Cord Holder

Use paper clips to keep your cords handy and organized in the dorm room. source.
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