As a college freshman, I’ve faced many daunting tasks since closing the last zipper on the last overstuffed suitcase. I thought I had prepared for everything college could throw at me. Various shoes, sweatshirts, and dresses gradually have made their way to my cozy closet space. Yet, the one cramp in my style that I definitely did not think of while packing, lived in my brain. I’m an extremely forgetful person, and while planners and iPhones can help me remember to get certain tasks done, I don’t have an app that can locate my lost dorm key. The keys one uses to get into dorm areas are vital, they literally give you access to your home away from home. Furthermore, if a key is lost, not only do most schools require you to pay upwards of $400 (gulp), but the school may need to change the lock on your door, considering there’s no knowing who found your key. This means your roommates have to go out of their way to get their keys replaced too. Talk about stress on top of a mountain of never-ending academic, social, and hygienic responsibilities! Luckily, I have devised various concoctions to keep my university access items on me, always!
The Cape Cod Charm Method
If you haven’t heard of what a Cape Cod bracelet is, picture an elegant silver band bracelet that connects by means of a golden sphere, or “pearl.”
Courtesy: Cranberry Jewelers
The bracelets come in a variety of textures and shades, while the original and most widely received pattern is seen above. For such a dainty accessory these puppies are extremely durable and lightweight. I literally wear mine everywhere, and here’s why: The Cape Cod Bracelets unscrew at the pearl (which is how you open and close the bracelet). Since the silver rung is thin enough to fit through the hole in my key, I simply string my Key onto the bracelet as if it were a charm. Simply twist the golden pearl securely shut, and you can always have your key on you!
The Key Necklace Method
Not everyone may want a Cape Cod Bracelet (they can be pricey.) Here I have an alternative that, with the proper chain, works just as well. Should you have a long necklace lying around somewhere, then simply string your key onto the chain! Of course, you can also string your key onto a short necklace. I’ve seen many use the shorter necklace option, and truthfully it looks daintier than having a long key chain hanging from your neck. What makes the longer necklace option more practical is how unlocking a door requires you only to reach down and then out, most likely without you needing to move your neck. Make sure, however, that the chain of the necklace is resilient enough to be worn every day.
Courtesy: 2 Sister Designs
Regular key lanyards may be easily lost or forgotten considering how easily they can be dropped or left on your desk. Knowing where your keys are will make your life as a university student far simpler, especially if you have more than one key to worry about (for art or computer studios). As a Babbler, now you can be fashionable and function-able when it comes to your keys!
