Track emerging trends and get alerts when they grow. Create a free account to monitor this trend.
Create Free Account
Home / Dorm

Dorm

US United States
Rapid decline High volatility Forecasted decline
Dorm
What is Dorm?

A dorm, short for dormitory, is a type of housing typically found on college and university campuses in the United States. It provides students with shared living spaces, often including communal bathrooms and common areas.

Treendly Index Treendly Forecast Google YouTube Amazon
MOM: +20%
How much search volume does it get?
Google searches
33.1K/mo
Amazon searches
43.1K/mo
Who is interested in this?
Gender
Female
89%
Unspecified
7%
Male
4%
Age
18-24
72%
25-34
19%
35-44
4%
45-49
4%
50-54
4%
55-64
4%
65+
4%

Is Dorm trending?

Yes. Dorm growing with a month-over-month change of 0.48% over the past 5 years, with approximately 33,100 monthly searches.


Why is Dorm trending?

1
Affordability
Dorms are often more affordable than off-campus housing, making them an attractive option for students who are managing tuition and living expenses.
2
Community and Social Interaction
Living in a dorm fosters a sense of community and provides opportunities for social interaction, helping students to make friends and build networks.
3
Convenience
Dorms are usually located on or near campus, providing easy access to classes, libraries, and campus events, which is convenient for students.
4
Supportive Environment
Dorms often provide a supportive environment with resident advisors and programs designed to help students adjust to college life and succeed academically.
5
Amenities and Resources
Many dorms come equipped with amenities such as study lounges, fitness centers, and dining facilities, enhancing the overall living experience for students.

What are people saying?

47 threads
AI Insights Mixed sentiment
Discussions about dorm living highlight various aspects such as comfort, appliances, and challenges faced by students in dormitories. Participants share their experiences and seek advice on how to optimize their living situations.
Dorm Comfort
Users discuss the importance of creating a comfortable living environment in dorms, often mentioning specific products like mini fridges and fans.
Appliance Recommendations
Many threads focus on recommending appliances suitable for dorm living, including coolers, fridges, and other space-saving devices.
Challenges of Dorm Life
Participants express frustrations related to noise, lack of privacy, and difficulties sleeping in shared spaces.
Social Dynamics
Conversations touch on the social aspects of dorm life, including interactions with roommates and other students.
Space Optimization
Discussion on how to maximize limited space in dorm rooms, with tips on organization and multi-functional furniture.
Common questions
  • What are the best appliances for dorm rooms?
  • How can I make my dorm more comfortable?
  • What should I do if my roommate is too noisy?
  • How do I organize a small dorm space effectively?
  • What are common issues faced in college dorms?
Pain points
  • Noise from roommates or common areas
  • Limited space and storage options
  • Difficulty sleeping due to distractions
  • Lack of privacy in shared living situations
  • Managing social dynamics with roommates
r/WIBTA_AITA
WIBTA for putting a password on my dorm Wi-Fi that only I pay for?
So I live in this typical university dorm where the official campus internet is basically a joke. It is slow, blocks half the gaming servers, and dies the moment everyone starts streaming Netflix at 8 PM. Three months ago I decided to take matters into my own hands and got a private 5G router with a decent unlimited plan. It was not cheap but for me it is a necessity because I do some freelance coding and I need to be able to play Dota without 300 ping spikes. When I first set it up my two roommates asked if they could connect just to check their mail or whatever. I figured why not since we are all broke students and I wanted to be a good guy. I told them it was fine but asked them not to go crazy with huge downloads. For a week it was okay then I started noticing the speeds dropping hard. I checked the admin panel and saw that not only were my roommates connected but there were like five other devices I did not recognize. Turns out they gave the password to their friends from the room next door because those guys were complaining about the lag in some mobile shooter. I asked them to stop sharing it and they just shrugged saying that internet should be free and we are all in this together. Yesterday I was trying to finish a project for a client and the connection was crawling because someone was downloading a 60GB update for some game. I got fed up and changed the password without saying anything. Ten minutes later the complaints started. They called me a gatekeeper and said I was being a selfish prick for hogging the bandwidth when I could clearly afford it. One of them even had the audacity to say that since the router is in a common area I do not have the right to lock people out of it. I told them if they want the password they can split the monthly bill with me but they refused saying they are too broke for that. Now the whole floor thinks I am some kind of elitist tech guy who hates his peers. I am just tired of paying for everyone else to watch TikTok while my own work suffers. I honestly do not see why I should provide a free service for people who do not even respect my one rule about sharing. My roommates are barely talking to me now and the vibe in the room is just trash. Am I really the asshole for wanting what I paid for? I am literally just trying to survive the semester without my grades or my freelance income tanking because of some random guys in the next room using my data for free. submitted by /u/BrindleHex to r/WIBTA_AITA [link] [comments]
BrindleHex · May 11, 2026
r/interestingasfuck
Daughter Randomly Assigned Same College Dorm Room as Her Mom 33 Years Later
submitted by /u/Big-Boy-602 to r/interestingasfuck [link] [comments]
Big-Boy-602 · Apr 20, 2026
r/AmItheAsshole
WIBTA If I refused to switch dorms with a girl who was autistic?
So basically, I go to an almost Montessori boarding school, where the students get to choose their own dorms and roommates. I have what most people would agree to be the best dorm. This is because the way our dorms are set up, every dorm that is made for two people has a bathroom in it and is bigger than the singles, and single dorms don't have bathrooms and have to share a communal bathroom with three other single dorms. Apperentaly around 3 years before I got to my dorm, multiple people complained that my dorm was too small for 2 people, so the school just made it a single. It was too small because it's next to the laundry room. I chose this room because I have a family friend who told me about it. And because of the way the boarding is set up, I'm going to the same room, just a floor up, every year. So, where the problem starts is that a girl transferred to our school this year, and is autistic. The school has rooms for people who have disabilities, however, I've never been in one of them. Before spring break, she knocked on my door and asked if we could talk. She basically asked if we could switch dorms (but not really, because I don't qualify for a disability dorm) because my dorm would be better adjusted for her, becasue its close to the laundry room, has a window that faces the quad, etc. I feel bad, because she said that she lives out of state, and has to spend all weekends and smaller breaks on campus, whereas I live pretty close by and frequently go to my own house, basically whenever I want. And because she is also new and doesn't have many friends on campus, she's also probably gonna spend a lot of time in the dorm. I talked to my school before break, and they said I don't have to do it, but if I wanted to, I could be switched to an open single on campus. I really love my dorm and don't want to switch, but I feel like I would be a dickhead if I don't, so WIBTA? Edit/Update I came back on campus today, and saw the girl in the cafeteria, I already emailed her saying that I wasn’t going to switch dorms, but I wanted to talk to her face to face. I want it to be very clear that she wasn’t trying to guilt trip me, she just asked because as many of you said in the comments “closed mouths don’t get fed”. I also want to add that when she initially asked to trade/switch dorms she had good explanation for each reason I put in the original post, I just forgot to add it/ don’t really know how to word them (lol). Please don’t spread any more ableist comments on this post, she is very kind and sweet, and was NOT weaponizing her autism. She is going to stay in her original dorm, which she says is perfectly fine for her. submitted by /u/VlCTORlATHEGREAT to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
VlCTORlATHEGREAT · Apr 8, 2026
r/WTF
Algerian student came back to whatever this is after leaving her dorm room for Spring break
submitted by /u/Material_Pen_1429 to r/WTF [link] [comments]
Material_Pen_1429 · Apr 5, 2026
r/confession
I saved thousands of dollars by sneaking into the dorm cafeteria for food.
During my freshman and sophomore years, I was on an athletic scholarship and food was included. My junior year I tore my ACL and stopped playing and lost my meal plan. I was essentially on my own. No support from my single mom and dad wasn’t in the picture at all. I got a job on campus and that covered my rent, fuel, books and tuition. I had no extra money for food or extra curricular activities. My on campus job had a fat stack of free mini pizza coupons from Pizza Hut. I took every single one of them and had a mini pizza every day for about 3 months. I also would sneak into the dorm cafeteria to eat lunch. I would wait for it to get real crowded and while a large group of students would gather to swipe their meal cards to enter, I would try to blend in and I’d walk right in. I did this a few times a week for two years. I remember thinking that if I got caught I’d play the victim card and basically make the argument that I was a literally a starving student. I saved thousands of dollars in food. Saved me. submitted by /u/tanlinesoutside to r/confession [link] [comments]
tanlinesoutside · Mar 22, 2026
r/mildlyinfuriating
The number of Asian beetles I have to catch every night in my college dorm room.
I caught more after these photos. They fall on me while I'm sleeping and I wake up because of them. This dorm has had many issues with infestations: paper wasps, spotted geckos (very few actually, I've seen maybe 6 a semester), Asian beetles, the other dorms have issues with cockroaches as well. When you complain you get "it's an old building" "they're insects we can't stop where insects go" "it's part of living" In fact the wasp infestation was only (partly) addressed after someone who is allergic was stuck in a room with a major infestation. submitted by /u/NeferyCauxus to r/mildlyinfuriating [link] [comments]
NeferyCauxus · Feb 26, 2026
All threads (47)
Thread Source Author Date
RE:AiraBreeze Mini Portable Cooler USA, UK, AU, CA, NZ, FR Review: Portable Air Cooler Features, Price & Buying Guide
... in a bedroom, home office, dorm, or small living area, Aira...
voz.vn purchasehumeband Jul 4, 2026
RE:Viorel Pasca, liderul Asociației Dumnezeu Poartă de Grijă
... 1 jumate am incercat sa dorm, dar n-am reusit gandindu-ma la... de nu ma lasa sa dorm. Cumva, substratul gandurilor mele erau... prea cumplite sa pot sa dorm. Am vazut insa imaginea de...
forum.softpedia.com maccip Jul 3, 2026
RE:SF & F Megathread: hot sexy dangerous boys cannot be copyrighted
... the bong in our college dorm) maybe a conflict-free life is...
forums.somethingawful.com freebooter Jul 3, 2026
RE:What device has made this hobby much easier for you?
... the AIO Repurposing an old dorm fridge my brother left at...
homebrewtalk.com redrocker652002 Jul 3, 2026
Coca Cola Mini Fridge 4L, 6 Can 12V, Red
... the go; ideal for home, dorm, office, truck, trailer or RV...
www.hotukdeals.com wadz Jul 3, 2026
Cool Cove AC: Stay Comfortable with Energy-Efficient Cooling
... suitable for: Apartments Small homes Dorm rooms Rental properties Office desks...
www.inspire.com CoolCoveReviews Jul 3, 2026
Travel Portable Steamer Iron for Clothes, 1200W Handheld Steam Iron with LCD Display, 9-Second Fast Heat-Up, 180° Swivel Handle, Intelligent Steam Level Adjustment $19.99
... wrinkle removal Good for travel, dorm rooms, offices, and small spaces...
slickdeals.net BWRochMN Jul 3, 2026
RE:Toshiba 43" C350 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV $129.99 + Free Shipping
Perfect for college dorm
slickdeals.net trollez Jul 3, 2026
RE:19 F switch - Duluth MN
... college student, highly doubt my dorm floor wishes to hear me ...
www.ticklingforum.com miss&mrfigureitout Jul 2, 2026
Commercial real estate glut/crash. Could it be repurposed for housing?
... form of single-room occupancy, or dorm style housing with shared common...
www.democraticunderground.com jmbar2 Jul 2, 2026
RE:Williams Brice Stadium CFB 27
Wonder if they'll get rid of that hot dog stand in the visitor tunnel. Or that dorm on the Fairgrounds.
247sports.com GamecockAlum2019 Jul 2, 2026
RE:Kenneth Tiong on SAF Day: NSFs give the country their service. That deserves more than a "Thank You" Once a year. We owe them a genuine responsibility
..., whole lot stay inside a dorm. Give you food and drink...
forums.hardwarezone.com.sg K Jul 2, 2026
$148 FS WALMART Mainstays 3.2 Cu Ft 2-Door Compact Refrigerator with Freezer, Stainless Steel, Mini Fridge for Dorm, Apt, etc
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MS-3-2...9306168?at
slickdeals.net SUCHaDEAL Jul 2, 2026
Kinscoter KC-F17 Rechargeable Automatic Oscillating Desktop Fan ( 120 Degrees oscillation / 4000mAh / USB-C ) w/code@KINSCOTER Brand Store
... it ideal for home offices, dorm rooms, or outdoor picnics without...
www.hotukdeals.com KITTYBOTS Jul 2, 2026
id="forum_op_topic_561409322576456126"> Game crashes during map loading in multiplayer
... laptop. She is in a dorm, so I don't know whether ...
steamcommunity.com Google‡¤‡ Jul 2, 2026
id="forum_op_topic_561408449130443436"> Midnight suns 2
There's also two extra dorm rooms at the abbey so ...
steamcommunity.com Rhalius Jul 2, 2026
Mini Fridge For Bedrooms 4L Small Fridge 6 Can Table Top Quiet Mini Fridges 12v
... perfect for bedrooms, offices, or dorm rooms. The fridge is equipped...
www.hotukdeals.com PaulAs Jul 2, 2026
Royale High Dorm Room Playset w/ Doll & 5 Accessories $6.19 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on orders over $35
Amazon [amazon.com] has Royale High Dorm Room Playset w/ Doll & 5 Accessories for $6.62 Now $6.19. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+
slickdeals.net BBQchicken | Staff Jul 2, 2026
RE:Niagara Sleep Solution Ultra Soft King Size Mattress Topper - Rayon Derived from Bamboo $49.99
Right on time for my kids dorm this coming school year. But since nobody haven't commented yet on their personal experience about it, I'll just check the hopefully-its-true reviews in Amazon.
slickdeals.net BogartOfElCajon Jul 2, 2026
RE:Hot nasi lemak from vending machine
if in student dorm sure laku AbbyCom liked this post
forum.lowyat.net Quantum Geist Jul 1, 2026
RE:Texas Tech Should Seriously Consider Leaving the Big 12
... those bets were from his dorm room while the team was...
247sports.com Jafakia Jul 1, 2026
RE:have you ever cried watching an anime?
... gem with in my college dorm back in 1997 was also...
myanimelist.net ColourWheel Jul 1, 2026
RE:The Beatles at 3 Savile Row - Opening 2027
Dillydipper said: ↑ Is this gonna be another one of those movie gimmicks where there's four doors, but no matter which one you go in, it's all the same flat? Click to expand... Did they do that in "Help?" I remember it in the Rodney Dangerfield movie "Back To School" with a dorm room.
forums.stevehoffman.tv BrokenArrows1968 Jul 1, 2026
RE:Rate The Most Recent Movie You Watched
... comforts. Looks more like a dorm room than a cell ha ...
forums.stevehoffman.tv G E Jul 1, 2026
RE:Nicole from college caught up with her yesterday
... you tied me to my dorm room bed and tickled me ...
www.ticklingforum.com Aceswitch90 Jul 1, 2026
WIBTA for putting a password on my dorm Wi-Fi that only I pay for?
So I live in this typical university dorm where the official campus internet is basically a joke. It is slow, blocks half the gaming servers, and dies the moment everyone starts streaming Netflix at 8 PM. Three months ago I decided to take matters into my own hands and got a private 5G router with a decent unlimited plan. It was not cheap but for me it is a necessity because I do some freelance coding and I need to be able to play Dota without 300 ping spikes. When I first set it up my two roommates asked if they could connect just to check their mail or whatever. I figured why not since we are all broke students and I wanted to be a good guy. I told them it was fine but asked them not to go crazy with huge downloads. For a week it was okay then I started noticing the speeds dropping hard. I checked the admin panel and saw that not only were my roommates connected but there were like five other devices I did not recognize. Turns out they gave the password to their friends from the room next door because those guys were complaining about the lag in some mobile shooter. I asked them to stop sharing it and they just shrugged saying that internet should be free and we are all in this together. Yesterday I was trying to finish a project for a client and the connection was crawling because someone was downloading a 60GB update for some game. I got fed up and changed the password without saying anything. Ten minutes later the complaints started. They called me a gatekeeper and said I was being a selfish prick for hogging the bandwidth when I could clearly afford it. One of them even had the audacity to say that since the router is in a common area I do not have the right to lock people out of it. I told them if they want the password they can split the monthly bill with me but they refused saying they are too broke for that. Now the whole floor thinks I am some kind of elitist tech guy who hates his peers. I am just tired of paying for everyone else to watch TikTok while my own work suffers. I honestly do not see why I should provide a free service for people who do not even respect my one rule about sharing. My roommates are barely talking to me now and the vibe in the room is just trash. Am I really the asshole for wanting what I paid for? I am literally just trying to survive the semester without my grades or my freelance income tanking because of some random guys in the next room using my data for free. submitted by /u/BrindleHex to r/WIBTA_AITA [link] [comments]
reddit.com BrindleHex May 11, 2026
Daughter Randomly Assigned Same College Dorm Room as Her Mom 33 Years Later
submitted by /u/Big-Boy-602 to r/interestingasfuck [link] [comments]
reddit.com Big-Boy-602 Apr 20, 2026
WIBTA If I refused to switch dorms with a girl who was autistic?
So basically, I go to an almost Montessori boarding school, where the students get to choose their own dorms and roommates. I have what most people would agree to be the best dorm. This is because the way our dorms are set up, every dorm that is made for two people has a bathroom in it and is bigger than the singles, and single dorms don't have bathrooms and have to share a communal bathroom with three other single dorms. Apperentaly around 3 years before I got to my dorm, multiple people complained that my dorm was too small for 2 people, so the school just made it a single. It was too small because it's next to the laundry room. I chose this room because I have a family friend who told me about it. And because of the way the boarding is set up, I'm going to the same room, just a floor up, every year. So, where the problem starts is that a girl transferred to our school this year, and is autistic. The school has rooms for people who have disabilities, however, I've never been in one of them. Before spring break, she knocked on my door and asked if we could talk. She basically asked if we could switch dorms (but not really, because I don't qualify for a disability dorm) because my dorm would be better adjusted for her, becasue its close to the laundry room, has a window that faces the quad, etc. I feel bad, because she said that she lives out of state, and has to spend all weekends and smaller breaks on campus, whereas I live pretty close by and frequently go to my own house, basically whenever I want. And because she is also new and doesn't have many friends on campus, she's also probably gonna spend a lot of time in the dorm. I talked to my school before break, and they said I don't have to do it, but if I wanted to, I could be switched to an open single on campus. I really love my dorm and don't want to switch, but I feel like I would be a dickhead if I don't, so WIBTA? Edit/Update I came back on campus today, and saw the girl in the cafeteria, I already emailed her saying that I wasn’t going to switch dorms, but I wanted to talk to her face to face. I want it to be very clear that she wasn’t trying to guilt trip me, she just asked because as many of you said in the comments “closed mouths don’t get fed”. I also want to add that when she initially asked to trade/switch dorms she had good explanation for each reason I put in the original post, I just forgot to add it/ don’t really know how to word them (lol). Please don’t spread any more ableist comments on this post, she is very kind and sweet, and was NOT weaponizing her autism. She is going to stay in her original dorm, which she says is perfectly fine for her. submitted by /u/VlCTORlATHEGREAT to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
reddit.com VlCTORlATHEGREAT Apr 8, 2026
Algerian student came back to whatever this is after leaving her dorm room for Spring break
submitted by /u/Material_Pen_1429 to r/WTF [link] [comments]
reddit.com Material_Pen_1429 Apr 5, 2026
I saved thousands of dollars by sneaking into the dorm cafeteria for food.
During my freshman and sophomore years, I was on an athletic scholarship and food was included. My junior year I tore my ACL and stopped playing and lost my meal plan. I was essentially on my own. No support from my single mom and dad wasn’t in the picture at all. I got a job on campus and that covered my rent, fuel, books and tuition. I had no extra money for food or extra curricular activities. My on campus job had a fat stack of free mini pizza coupons from Pizza Hut. I took every single one of them and had a mini pizza every day for about 3 months. I also would sneak into the dorm cafeteria to eat lunch. I would wait for it to get real crowded and while a large group of students would gather to swipe their meal cards to enter, I would try to blend in and I’d walk right in. I did this a few times a week for two years. I remember thinking that if I got caught I’d play the victim card and basically make the argument that I was a literally a starving student. I saved thousands of dollars in food. Saved me. submitted by /u/tanlinesoutside to r/confession [link] [comments]
reddit.com tanlinesoutside Mar 22, 2026
The number of Asian beetles I have to catch every night in my college dorm room.
I caught more after these photos. They fall on me while I'm sleeping and I wake up because of them. This dorm has had many issues with infestations: paper wasps, spotted geckos (very few actually, I've seen maybe 6 a semester), Asian beetles, the other dorms have issues with cockroaches as well. When you complain you get "it's an old building" "they're insects we can't stop where insects go" "it's part of living" In fact the wasp infestation was only (partly) addressed after someone who is allergic was stuck in a room with a major infestation. submitted by /u/NeferyCauxus to r/mildlyinfuriating [link] [comments]
reddit.com NeferyCauxus Feb 26, 2026
My dorm uses tape to make warm lights
submitted by /u/Western-Ad-4457 to r/mildlyinteresting [link] [comments]
reddit.com Western-Ad-4457 Feb 10, 2026
There's a Windows fan in my student dorm
submitted by /u/Dry_Detective9866 to r/notinteresting [link] [comments]
reddit.com Dry_Detective9866 Feb 10, 2026
Found this device hidden in my college dorm bathroom, what is it?
It has a speaker and beeps when the button is double pressed. My thought is it looks like an off brand air tag but why would it be taped under the door of my bathroom? submitted by /u/Least-Jacked-3d to r/whatisit [link] [comments]
reddit.com Least-Jacked-3d Jan 17, 2026
On November 1, 1986, 15 year old Chaim Weiss was hacked to death in his dorm room at a Yeshivah school in Long Beach, NY. Though the killer almost certainly came from within the school, students and faculty refused to cooperate with the investigation. No suspects or even motive were ever identified.
submitted by /u/Chemical-Elk-1299 to r/HolyShitHistory [link] [comments]
reddit.com Chemical-Elk-1299 Nov 19, 2025
My college dorm, first time living all by myself
submitted by /u/Therealblue1776 to r/malelivingspace [link] [comments]
reddit.com Therealblue1776 Oct 16, 2025
Father prepares son for college dorm life
submitted by /u/abidalliye to r/GuysBeingDudes [link] [comments]
reddit.com abidalliye Aug 30, 2025
College Dorm Essentials
From college.life.shorts - https://youtube.com/shorts/XDR1D2frt5E?si=-u0KV24lSHqf9-hb submitted by /u/Icy-Book2999 to r/LoveTrash [link] [comments]
reddit.com Icy-Book2999 Aug 25, 2025
Identical triplet brothers, who were separated and adopted at birth, only learned of each other's existence when two of the brothers met at a dorm party while attending the same college.
submitted by /u/theseeenutzzz to r/interestingasfuck [link] [comments]
reddit.com theseeenutzzz Jun 27, 2025
Had to watch my 10 year old brother for the weekend but dorm was 18+ only….
Lil bro had the best weekend of his life 😂 submitted by /u/Niktok1 to r/funny [link] [comments]
reddit.com Niktok1 Nov 11, 2024
College life with dorm vs without
submitted by /u/DabkingYellow to r/dankvideos [link] [comments]
reddit.com DabkingYellow Oct 31, 2024
Barron Trump Reportedly Chose to Live at Home Instead of a College Dorm, and People Think it's Due to a Behavioral Issue
submitted by /u/nikkisixxi to r/AnythingGoesNews [link] [comments]
reddit.com nikkisixxi Sep 29, 2024
Dude Finds Out His Girl is Sleeping with Another Guy In Her College Dorm Room
submitted by /u/OutlandishnessNo4581 to r/PublicFreakout [link] [comments]
reddit.com OutlandishnessNo4581 May 29, 2024
Knocking on random girls college dorm rooms
submitted by /u/RonSwazy to r/ImTheMainCharacter [link] [comments]
reddit.com RonSwazy Sep 26, 2023
Woman goes into random dorm and showers
submitted by /u/Hobbescrownest to r/ImTheMainCharacter [link] [comments]
reddit.com Hobbescrownest Sep 17, 2023
The morning after drunk dorm room shenanigans
submitted by /u/analbumclub to r/ContagiousLaughter [link] [comments]
reddit.com analbumclub Oct 24, 2022
I recorded my dorm neighbor's loud moaning and remixed it
submitted by /u/MeneroRomeo to r/passiveaggressive [link] [comments]
reddit.com MeneroRomeo Apr 26, 2020