Bates Life

Candid portraits of everyday student life at Bates College

Cleanliness is next to Buddha-ness

“…She explained that one need just to accept where one is at the time and attempt to make one’s space beautiful (whatever beauty means to the individual). This last part struck me and I thought back to moving into my tiny single in Frye House for winter semester this past year. Some good friends helped me make my space a little more homey and comfortable and it made an incredible difference. I can’t stress enough how important it can be to create a nice space for yourself especially when it comes to dorm living.” Read more as Steph discovers the importance of her newly clean space and what it means to her HERE.