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College/Uni dorm essentials
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items Hey incoming freshman! The time has come and I have all the must haves for the best and most comfortable first year at college! Plus some things I swore by and loved. -Sincerely a year 3 university student:)
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Room essentials
Other
medicine essentials
Bathroom
Room essentials
Delete that dorm odor and dust. Small dorm rooms collect dust easily, and odors from hallways, and other rooms become your problem too. This air purifier was my saving grace during freshman year!
Air Purifier H13 HEPA Filter with Fragrance Sponge MJ012H
Must have that you don't think about. perfect for wet shower towels, robes, coats. I used mine everyday! Dorm closets are small, don't waste the space with your jackets, or end up throwing your wet towels on the floor:)
Damita Over Door Hooks 4 Pack, White
FAN!!! Trust me, you will wake up sweating in your dorms. You don't need anything fancy or big. this one works just as good, if not better than the viral woozoo fans.
Amazon Basics Air Circulator Desk Fan, Black
Dorm beds= the worst. Quality sleep is so so important, and dorm beds quite literally hurt to sleep on. A mattress topper is a MUST have. This one is 2 inch memory foam, but gel to stop from overheating in your already hot dorm room.
Hyberix 2" Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin
Trust me. The closets are small, and your clothes will magically multiply. also when the winter comes and you have more bulky items, these are a life saver at maximizing space!
HOUSE DAY Space Saving Metal Hangers 6 Pack
Just get it. The dorms have no outlets or are in the strangest places. This was hands down the most used item I purchased.
TESSAN 10Ft Power Strip 8 AC 4 USB Ports
Other
The BEST water bottle for students. Fresh water anytime and everywhere you go!
Brita Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle 26oz Rose
Not a MUST have, but hands down the best desk mirror. I did not have a ton of natural or artificial lights in my room, so this was perfect. It has different colours (white, warm, etc.) and you can change the brightness which is also perfect if you ha...
KOTTOVA 14x12 Lighted Makeup Mirror w/ 3 Color Lights & 10X Spot Mirror
The best tote bag! If you are a tote girl, this is the best college bag. So much room, pockets, laptop and book space, bottle holder, and comes with a little bag for inside. Also it is water resistant, keeping your bag dry during rain and snow (if yo...
BAGSMART 2 Set Quilted Puffer Tote Bags
Another water bottle I swear by. If you want a bigger bottle than the brita I suggested or something a little more cute and trendy, the Ello bottle is perfect. Similar vibe to an owala, has the sip and chug, but half the price!
Ello Pop & Fill Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
Moving bags saved my move in day and move out. I originally did not have any and all my stuff was shoved in duffels, garbage bags, and the million reusable shopping bags I had accumilated. I had too many bags, stuff was scattered, and the garbage bag...
TICONN 4 Pack XL Moving Bags with Zippers
medicine essentials
Lifesavor for sick season, freshman/frat flu that you WILL get
Emergen-C Super Orange 30 Ct, 1000mg Vit C
The best quick relief for when you WILL get sick.
TYLENOL Extra Strength Cold eZ Tabs 40ct
For the girls that get bad cramps, or gym rats. This product was so good for relieving my cramps or soothing aches after the gym.
uncn Microwave Heat Pad with Corduroy Cover
Take the vitamins, please. the sickness, stress, and weird environment will catch up with you. I swore by these gummies and doing everything to keep myself feeling good. College is a blast, but it will take a toll on you. PLUS, amazon is actually che...
One A Day Women's Multivitamin Gummies 60 Ct
For those nights youve had a “little” too much or the stomach bug that comes along with the “college experience”
Gravol Ginger Lozenges, Nausea Relief 20ct
Avoid the hangover, it sucks.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Mango 12ct
I am a Vicks FREAK. Trust me when I say you will get stuffy. If its not from some sort of illness going around, its from your stuffy dorm. Even if im not sick, I put it on every night and I get the best nights sleep, and my nose and chest is crystal ...
Vicks VapoRub Nasal Decongestant Chest Rub 170g
Bathroom
get the plastic shower caddy. Its a need for dorm showers, especially in a traditional residence. I had the mesh one, and it gets gross, the plastic ones are easier to clean, dry, and organize since theyre more solid. This is a good cheap one thatll ...
MONKEYONE 3-Compartment Plastic Shower Caddy
Trust me… you do not want your tootbrush touching college bathroom counters. Skip the germs and get the caps.
Steripod, Adult Toothbrush Protectors, 2 Pack
skip the awkward walk back to your room making sure your towel stays on and you arent flashing anyone. I dont know why I didnt buy a robe when I was in the dorms, but it was a everyday battle waddling back to my room from the floor bathrooms hoping e...
PJGGZ Women's Soft Absorbent Kimono Robe