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College essentials you need!
17 items
By
Olivia Koch
Essentials I use everyday as a college student living in dorms
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For your desk
Bedding
Bathroom
For the room
For your desk
I love this lamp, I use it all the time. It’s not hard on your eyes either
Fenmzee Bedside Table Lamp, 3-Way Dimmable, USB C, AC Outlet
Great power strip, love being able to plug my phone in with no block
BESHON Power Strip Surge Protector 6 Outlets 4 USB
The room gets musty and you want to make sure it stays smelling good
Allswell Embrace (Vanilla + Sugarcane + Almond) Scented Room and Linen Spray 3.4 Fl Oz (100mL).
Best fan I’ve ever had, circulates the air so the room stays cool. An absolute need
IRIS USA WOOZOO Air Circulator Fan, Remote
Unless you bring your own chair, this is a must, the chairs in the dorm are super uncomfortable
Kawaii Cat Paw Plush Office Chair Cushion Pink
Bedding
A nice decorative pillow, super comfortable too
Urban Shop 18" x 14" White Smooshie Queen of Hearts Decorative Pillow, Teens and Young Adults
I use this blanket all the time lounging around
Bedsure GentleSoft White Throw Blanket 50x60
Very comfortable mattress topper, a need because dorm beds are very uncomfortable
Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad - Soft, Quilted, White
Bathroom
I got the pink version, but a definitely a need
6pc Bath Towel Bundle Set Blue - Room Essentials™
We live on the top floor, and I’m glad I don’t get one with wheels because taking the stairs is easier sometimes
Backpack Laundry Bag Green - Brightroom™: 50L Capacity, Daydream Green, Stripe Pattern, Multipurpose, 1 Handle
For the room
I like regular hangers more than velvet ones
Mainstays Plastic Clothes Hangers, White, 18-Count, Lightweight & Durable for Everyday Use - Walmart.com
We have a living room, so this was great to save us from the big light
Mainstays 71" White Floor Lamp, Modern Design
Great if you need a little extra storage
Sterilite 3 Drawer Cart, Clear Plastic Storage Drawers, Wheels Included, Black - Walmart.com
Blackout curtains were a must for me since I like it completely dark when I sleep
Mainstays Solid Blackout Curtain Panel Pair, Set of 2, Light Gray, 30”W x 84”L - Walmart.com
These were a life-saver while moving
TICONN 6 Pack XL Moving Bags w/ Zippers & Handles
Love this shelf for beside my bed, was able to hang chargers from it. Very convenient!
WallShelfie Bedside Wall Organizer & Shelf
For frequent grocery trips or shopping this is a life-saver to keep from carrying long distances
Jiarui Portable Collapsible Shopping Cart with Wheels,Portable Grocery Trolley Tote Bag Telescoping Cart - Walmart.com
