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Campus Life Starter Pack
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items Campus Life Starter Kit
Dorm, desk, and daily life—covered. These college must-haves keep you comfy, organized, and ready for anything campus throws your way. Let’s gooo! 🎒📚✨
Sections
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Bedding
Bath
Kitchen
General
Bedding
Why it’s a must: Dorm beds = thin and unforgiving. A 3-inch memory foam topper turns that rock-hard mattress into something actually sleepable. Total game-changer for your rest and your back.
3 inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper
Why it’s a must: Adds instant comfort and style to your dorm bed or study spot. Perfect for late-night cramming, movie nights, or just making your space feel a little more like home.
GentleSoft Cozy Soft Throw Blanket
Why it’s a must: Lightweight, breathable, and perfect for layering. Order a queen size so it drapes nicely to cover under your dorm bed—and bonus, you can easily take it with you when you move out!
Cotton Muslin Blanket
Bath
Why it’s a must: Quick-drying, lightweight, and easy to carry. A mesh shower caddy keeps all your toiletries together and drains fast—no puddles, no funk, no forgetting your shampoo.
Mesh Shower Caddy
Kitchen
Why it’s a must: Compact, easy to use, and dorm-room friendly. The Keurig Slim fits in tight spaces and brews your favorite cup fast—because no one’s got time for a caffeine crisis before an 8 a.m.
Keurig K-Slim Single Serve Coffee Maker
Why it’s a must: Turn your mini fridge into a full-on coffee station! This shelf adds storage for mugs, pods, and snacks—because caffeine + convenience = college survival.
3-Tier Coffee Bar Cabinet with Mini Fridge Space
Why it’s a must: Hydration made easy with a leak-proof, one-handed sip. Perfect for rushing between classes or late-night study marathons—stay refreshed without missing a beat.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel 24oz Pink
Why it’s a must: Quick, mess-free, and way better than dining hall coffee. A Nespresso machine gives you café vibes in your dorm—with zero barista skills required.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee & Espresso Maker
Why it’s a must: Brew tea in the morning, and it’s still warm by lunch—no microwave needed. I use mine daily and love it. Perfect for busy campus days when you need your drink to keep up. There is a reason Thermos has been around forever.
THERMOS Stainless King 16oz Travel Tumbler
Why it’s a must: Great for meal prep, dining hall leftovers, or late-night snacks. Durable, leak-proof, and microwave-safe—because college food isn’t always “grab and go.”
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Rubbermaid Food Storage Containers Set of 5
Why it’s a must: Perfect size for dorm life—fits snacks, drinks, and even frozen meals. Look for one with a real freezer section! Pro tip: Ship it to an Amazon locker near campus or directly to your dorm to skip the moving-day hassle.
Mini Fridge with Freezer, 3.2 Cu. Ft
Why it’s a must: For quick meals, reheats, and late-night snacks, a microwave is dorm life gold. Pro tip: Order it online and have it shipped to a nearby Amazon locker or your dorm—so you can plan packing space ahead of move-in day.
Farberware 700W 0.7 Cu. Ft. Microwave
General
Why it’s a must: Dorms never have enough outlets—especially near your bed or desk. A power strip with USB ports lets you charge your phone, laptop, and more all in one spot, without fighting over wall space. Total lifesaver!
Power Strip 6 Outlets 4 USB (2 USB C) 5Ft
Why it’s a must: Perfect for stashing cash, keys, or small valuables in plain sight. It looks like a regular book on your shelf—but secretly keeps your stuff secure when you’re out and about.
Book Safe
Why it’s a must: Dorm rules = no nails, no holes. A variety pack of Command Strips lets you hang everything from lights to organizers without damaging the walls. Easy to stick, easy to remove—your RA will thank you!
Command Variety Pack: 10 Picture Strips, 6 Wire & 8 Utility Hooks
Why it’s a must: Super roomy, durable, and fold flat when not in use. Perfect for moving in, storing out-of-season clothes, or hauling laundry without a hassle.
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IKEA Frakta Storage Bags
Why it’s a must: Keeps your classes, deadlines, and campus chaos organized in one place. Whether you’re a paper person or just like crossing things off, an academic planner is your secret weapon for staying on top of it all.
Academic Planner 2025-2026