Students switch rooms at the end of every school year but this does not mean that the space cannot have a personal touch. Whether you are a natural at interior design or not, get ready for a competition unlike any other.
For the first time ever, Pepperdine’s Housing and Resident Life will be hosting a room design competition. The contest will commence Oct. 25 and will run until the ultimate winner is chosen on Nov. 15.
“We want to highlight the most extraordinary, uniquely decorated, Pepperdine-spirited rooms on campus. It’s our hope that students may gain great ideas from their peers [for decorating] . . . we want to highlight the creativity and thoughtfulness of our students in hopes that the campus be entertained by what they see and may grab some new ideas for decor that they could implement on any budget! We want the halls to be our student’s home away from home and the space where their learning comes alive,” said Assistant Director of Resident Life Brandon Farmer.
Beginning Oct. 25, students can email housing@pepperdine.edu with two to four pictures of their room, the name and CWIDs of all the students in that room, a contact phone number, as well as the residence hall/apartment name and room number. HRL also asks for a short description/title of the room (140 characters or fewer).
Don’t worry about rushing your design too much. Students have until Nov. 5 by 5 p.m. to submit their pictures. Rooms will be divided into three categories (standard double rooms, triple rooms and apartments). Unfortunately, singles will not be able to compete.
HRL and staff members of the Graphic will vote for the top three from each category and post the results on the HRL Facebook page and here in the Graphic.
Your votes count as well! In fact, students will be able to vote for the ultimate winner by going to the HRL website and casting their final vote from Nov. 8 through Nov. 12 by 5 p.m. One winner will be chosen from each category. These winners will receive $50 gift cards for each resident in the winning room.
As always, follow Pepperdine rules. But have fun with it, get creative and you might just be Pepperdine’s first-ever HRL design competition winner!
