That is gorgeous!! What a fun pattern!
My daughter decided to take her ragged flannels to college because she felt they were more durable and she knows less time goes into them. There are not a lot of places to sit in a dorm room, so the bed is a main sitting area. Just suggest she fold it up when it's not in use and it'll be fine. It'll be loved--and that's the important thing.
Rachel has still not taken Kayak on the Lake with her--but it'll be going to her next apt in August. :D