Five things you are guaranteed to find in a Bristol student’s room: Girls and boys edition

The best way to describe a uni students’ room is a curated collection of chaos; but what is it that makes them so uniquely Bristol? From abandoned succulents that were supposed to make the room “a vibe” to the tasteful decor of emptied snus containers, these rooms are a mix of allure and cliché – so don’t be too surprised if this list calls you out.

Things you’d find in a Bristol girl’s room:

1. Photo wall

For the Bristol girl, a photo wall is the perfect way to cover up a chunk of wall – why tell people about your favourite people and places when you can let your photo wall do the talking? Bonus points if the photos are arranged in a tasteful pattern- SO Pinterest x

2. Vape graveyard

Is it a nightstand? Or is it a crystal bar dispensary? They’re not addicted anymore, just really sentimental to this one vape; a bit like a fizzled-out friendship that you just can’t quite let go of, because there’s always hope that one of them will revive itself..right? 

3. Dead plants 

If you’re like me, you arrived at uni with a variety of plants to decorate your room with. However, now 10 weeks in, these plants have been neglected and are sporting a rather grey colouring as opposed to the green vibrancy they were supposed to give to the room.

4. Fairy lights

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The big light is a huge no-no but alas, battery-powered fairy lights exist! You will no doubt find these in a Bristol girl’s room as there is no better way to distract people from the fact your uni room resembles a tip than with the artsy ambience from a £2 string of Primark fairy lights along your shelves.

5. Skinny scarf

It’s the Bristol girl uniform- if it’s not skinny enough to double as a belt, don’t bother! While they may fail to shield you from the winter chill, the Bristol girl will have an array of these chic scarves in various colourways. Perfect to pair with their vintage leather or denim jacket to promenade down Woodland Road to their seminars.

Things you’d find in a Bristol boy’s room:

1. Navy bed sheets

Ahhh yes because nothing screams “low maintenance” to a Bristol boy like navy sheets, but really it’s just a way to disguise the fact they are yet to wash their sheets 10 weeks into term. FYI: Just because you cannot see the stains does not mean it would survive under a black light…

2. DJ decks

I wouldn’t have been able to create this list without showing the wannabe DJs – sorry – aspiring music producers some love now would I! A set of decks is an essential to a Bristol boy’s room, but be warned – they WILL ask to bring these to every pres and to share their SoundCloud link to their new tune on your Instagram story for exposure.

3. Creatine 

While you won’t catch this boy eating a vegetable, you will certainly find a mammoth-sized tub of this powder on their shelf. Because, apparently drinking a chalk-esque beverage is an essential for the Bristol gym bro and is definitely doing bits for his squat goals.

4. Snus

For the Bristol boy, snus cans are the vibe when it comes to room decor. Usually arranged in some form of tower or pyramid (to really achieve that edgy aesthetic), this choice of decor acts as a trophy for their cultivation of their collection since first year – truly their best work yet. 

5. Quarter zip

Nothing quite says “Did I mention I have an interview for a summer internship?” like a Bristol boy with a wardrobe full of quarter zips in various neutral hues. After all, how could it not be a fashion staple when it’s versatile enough to be worn in the lecture theatre as well as the Brass Pig?!