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*NEW* Dorm essentials (from a 1st year uni student)
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items As a first year student who moved away from home, I watched a lot of videos of people telling me what I NEEDED for university. Honestly, a lot of their recommendations are wants, not needs. In each recommendation I made, I clarified if you actually n...
I only have an ipad to take notes, so finding a good quality keyboard was a must. This keyboard connects easily anytime you want to use it, has an amazing battery life and has a tilt for easy typing. NEED (if you don't have a computer)
Logitech - Keyboard
This door hanger isn't something you think you need until you see your damp pile of towels on the floor. It's inexpensive, it's practical and you can find some really cute ones. I have 2 of them, one for my bathroom door to put my towels, and another...
Towel door hanger
I never realized how much bacteria can accumulate on a regular loofah. After switching to one of these, I can not only see visible improvements of my skin, but I feel a lot cleaner. These don't collect bacteria so you dont have to replace them as oft...
Silicone Body Scrubber
Having a lamp in your room is sooo important for late night studying. This lamp is absolutely perfect for that! It can fold to many angles, you can adjust the intensity of the light, there's a timer, and there's a USB port for easy charging. BEST OF ...
Desk lamp
My dorm building doesn't have AC so this was a MUST. This is something you don't think you need until you actually need it. Strong but not loud. I will continue to use this everyday!
Honeywell - HT900C 7" TurboForce® Desk Fan
I'm absolutely in love with my projector. I did a lot of research before buying this and I have to say this is the best I found. I bought it for ~$100 and it's AMAZING you can adjust the zoom or tilt to fit the wall, it comes with a white sheet to pu...
Projector
Projector Connector - this is the one I bought to connect my iPad to the projector. It's perfect because I can charge it at the same time by connecting the charger to the USB-C port on the top. (I wanted a good quality one because I knew I would be u...
Insignia - HDMI to USB-C connector
Projector Connector - this is the one I bought to connect my phone to the projector. A little expensive but you can definitely find more affordable options. Be sure to get one that has the lightning spot on the top so you can charge your phone/other ...
Apple - HDMI to Lightning Adapter
My all-time FAVOURITE charger. Having a long charger is really important because sometimes outlets are further than you think. I like how I don't have to sit a certain way when I'm on my phone when it's charging. Especially when I'm in my bed. I boug...
Belkin - 10ft USB to Lightning charger
Your dorm room closet WILL be small, lets maximize the space with one of these hanging organizers. I can fit soooo many things, these ones especially have little drawers.
Hanging Closet Organizer
Save yourself MULTIPLE trips to go get water, just do yourself a favour and get one. YES this is a NEED. Every college dorm essentials list will tell you that you need one and they're RIGHT. The water can be gross so this is a MUST.
Brita - Water Filter
TRUST ME, having a trash can with a lid is a MUST. You'll need a trash can already so why not get one with a lid. Your friends don't want to smell old food when they step foot in your dorm room.
Trash can with a lid
Not just flip flops, SHOWER SHOES. They MUST have holes in the bottom so they can drain. Your mom might clean your shower at home, but NO ONE cleans the showers in a university dorm. You have NO IDEA where people have been. The ones I linked are good...
Shower Shoes
You NEED a shower caddy. I lived in an apartment shower dorm so it was me and my 2 roommates sharing a shower, and we all got one of these so we would keep products out of the shower to avoid mix ups. If you don't like the design of this one, be SURE to get one with holes at the bottom so it can drain easily. I personally liked the hard bin-style one so I can clean the inside easily but others may prefer the mesh-style one.
Portable Shower Caddy
I personally didn't need one of these but it all depends on the layout of your dorm. I know a LOT of college essentials videos will suggest getting one of these.
Bedside storage organizer
You never think about how many devices you have until you have one of these. Your phone, ipad, laptop, portable charger, headphones or airpods, alarm, lamp, etc. There isn't a lot of outlets in your dorm room so one of these is a MUST.
Power strip
Getting one of these carts helps so much with organization. I have the IKEA one but this one is ½ of the price. The holes in the bottom allow drainage so I put my shower caddy and shower shoes on the bottom level with a towel under it that I wash eve...
Rolling Utility Cart
This is something that I wish I had! My cheap laundry basket from the dollar store broke within a week of using it. Also, carrying 3-4 groceries 15 minutes is a lot harder than you think. This is PERFECT for both uses. But ONLY get this if your dorm ...
Grocery/Laundry Cart
NEED. Doing laundry can be a little awkward when other people take out your clothes from the machine and place it on top. I LOVE my laundry bags and I will continue to use them forever. I got the 1 Medium 1 Small bags and they are perfect for my inti...
Laundry Bags