Swedish furniture superstore IKEA recently conducted a survey asking students about different aspects of their lives, from where they prefer to study to their spending habits. In honour of back-to-school this September, read on for 19 interesting stats. (You’ll be surprised to find out how many students use a chair as a place to store their clothes!).
Comfort Calls
92% of students like to have a comfy home.
Related: 12 Ways IKEA Changed the World
This Bed Rules
19% don’t make it out of bed to study.
Related: Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Shop at IKEA…They’re Just Like Us!
Night Owls
67% claim to be most productive at night.
Related: IKEA Recreates Iconic Living Rooms From ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Friends’ and ‘Stranger Things’
Multitasking
28% of students like to eat while studying.
Sneakerheads
40% own at least 5 pairs of sneakers.
Related: IKEA’s 15 Most Popular Products: Which Ones Do You Own?
Music and Lyrics
54% listen to music while studying.
Dollar Dollar Bills
30% spend their money on school-related material.
Related: This Chill Condo Proves You’re Never Too Old for IKEA
Floor Plan
2% prefer to study on the floor.
Calendar Check
28% of students like to plan their day ahead.
Related: See IKEA’s Best Product of All Time (It’s Not What You’d Think…)
Clean Sheets
31% change their sheets on a weekly basis.
Future Goals
80% want to change the world.
Related: Simple Ikea Hack Evolves into Booming Business for Two Forward Thinkers
Sharing is Caring
66% share their home with others.
Related: IKEA’s New App Uses Virtual Reality to Place Furniture in Your Room (No Lifting Required!)
Desk Duty
56% prefer to study at a desk.
The Time is Now
70% are concerned about climate change.
Friend Zone
8% of students chat with friends while studying.
True Romance
35% hope to meet their true love at uni.
Roomie Alert
20% have five or more housemates.
Chair Closet
13% use a chair to store their clothes.
Besties
68% of students find friends for life at uni.
HGTV your inbox.
By clicking "SIGN UP” you agree to receive emails from HGTV and accept Corus' Terms of Use and Corus' Privacy Policy.