<p>My college student LOVES her “feather bed” (but it’s hypo allergenic - not the real thing) as a mattress topper. It softens the mattress just right by her standards, allows for some “breathing” and she misses it when she comes home to her regular bed. Yes, it’s an XL Twin. She tends to be a warm body. This is at a school that definitely experiences all the seasons.</p>
<p>The fan really depends on the arrangement and window type of the dorm room (at least if one is hoping to bring in fresh air). We did not purchase one until we scoped out the set up, then got the type that fits in the window.</p>