20 Must-Haves For The College Dorm
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Packing for college can seem overwhelming and stressful, so our interns, Molly and Hannah, pulled together their top 20 essentials for freshman year and dorm life. Happy packing!
- Calendar dry erase board – super helpful for writing out tests, paper due dates, sporting events, and extracurricular activities for the month
- Bathrobe
- Umbrella
- Shower shoes – an absolute must-have for showering in the dorm or in the gym locker room
- Laundry basket
- Bean Boots or other snow boots, such as Sorels
- Full length mirror
- Power strip and extension cord
- A desk lamp for studying hard!
- 2 sets of extra-long twin sheets — one to put on the bed, and one to have on hand when needed
- A mattress pad for making that dorm mattress much comfier
- A shower caddy for carrying shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a face scrub to the dorm shower halls
- Ziploc Bags – these airtight bags remove air, so more clothing can fit into the suitcases
- Command strips and hooks can be used to hang bathrobe/towel/keys/coat on the wall, without making a permanent mark at the end of the year
- Portable lap desk — an essential for being able to study anywhere.
- A backrest pillow is comfortable and supportive for those times when studying in bed is more desirable than sitting at a desk.
- Travel coffee/tea mug — use this to take coffee & tea from the dining hall to class.
- Deep plastic bins that can fit under the bed and store extra clothing, shoes, seasonal necessities, medications, a blanket, and an extra set of sheets.
- A box fan, especially if the dorm doesn’t have air conditioning.
- Mini fridge for keeping healthy snacks (such as apples, hummus + carrot sticks, and blueberries) in the dorm.