Add interest to the space by rearranging the furniture or changing the decor. Create a theme in the space by hanging posters or implementing a color scheme. Rearranging the room is not only a fun activity, but it is also useful for avoiding boredom with the room's layout.
College students are typically busy with classes, and those who enjoy reading may not get to read as often as they like. During downtime in a college dorm, catch up on your reading by starting a new and interesting book or reading an old favorite tale.
Invite two or three friends to a movie marathon. Ask each friend to pick out a favorite movie and bring it. This is a useful way to get to know others' interests and tastes in movies.
Create a wall collage of an art theme or of pictures of friends and family. Use items such as ribbons, postcards or handmade art to add interest to the collage.
Gather a few friends and dorm neighbors together for a game night. Have each guest bring a board, card game or suggest a game such as truth or dare. Serve soda, chips and dips for snacks.
Exercise is a fun and healthy activity that is beneficial in many ways -- for example, it gives you increased energy and a fired-up metabolism. To complete a short workout, do 100 jumping jacks, 50 crunches and 20 push-ups.
While cleaning may not be the most enjoyable activity, it is productive and allows you time to think and clear your head. Cleaning also typically results in a feeling of satisfaction after completing the task. Vacuum, sweep, take out the trash and enjoy your sparkling room.
One of the best ways to spend downtime in a dorm room is to call family and friends from home. Students attending a college away from home often experience homesickness. Connecting with family and friends from home is typically motivating and morale boosting.