diff --git a/dot_vimrc b/dot_vimrc
index fcb310f..96de310 100644
--- a/dot_vimrc
+++ b/dot_vimrc
@@ -63,6 +63,10 @@ filetype plugin indent on    " required
 " see :h vundle for more details or wiki for FAQ
 " Put your non-Plugin stuff after this line
 
+" nerdtree options
+let NERDTreeMinimalUI = 1
+let NERDTreeDirArrows = 1
+
 " vim-airline options
 let g:airline_powerline_fonts = 1