In the French film The Spanish Apartment (L’Auberge Espagnole), seven foreign exchange students of different nationalities share a small apartment while living in Barcelona. They have their own dorm refrigerator, which is similar to the standard-sized refrigerators found at homes.
In this dorm refrigerator, each student has a shelf space of their own, and their food is clearly labeled with their names. But sometimes, one member of the household cannot help but mooch off from others. The often victim of the mooching is the student from England named Wendy.
Living in a dorm can be a challenge for any student. Most students who live in dorms have a monthly budget to cover their expenses and this budget is usually not enough for eating in restaurants and having take-out every night.
Because of this, students living in a dorm usually invest in a dorm refrigerator. This way, they can stock up on decent food and not live on instant noodles, cheeseburgers and fries every day, which can be unhealthy and expensive in the long run.
If you are thinking of buying a dorm refrigerator, here are a few things you have to consider:
Size
The size of the dorm refrigerator is usually small and compact, similar to the mini bar found in hotel rooms. This kind of fridge is only three feet high and takes up only a small portion of the room. The size is also ideal for dormers because it can be moved and transported easily during move-in day.
Price
The price of a dorm refrigerator is not that high. If you share the dorm with several roommates, ask them to chip in when you buy the fridge. A quality 1.7 cubic feet dorm refrigerator can cost less than a hundred bucks, and a 2.5 cubic feet fridge can cost less than two hundred dollars.
Capacity
This will depend on how many people live in the dorm. The standard is you must allot cubic feet of space in the refrigerator per person. The capacity of the fridge will also depend on how much each person in the dorm eats.
You can buy your own dorm refrigerator from home depots, home appliance stores, and online retailers. Amazon has different brands you can choose from such as Sanyo, Igloo, Danby, and Haier. You can further refine your search for your dorm refrigerator by color and its features.