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Freshman dorm room essentials!!
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Absolute must-haves for your transition to college! The most practical items put to use!
 
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I used this cart to keep all my snacks and dishes in! The cups on the side are super helpful for your dishwashing materials.
Utility Carts : Dorm Room Ideas & Trends
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Would highly recommend shower shoes! You don’t need a super high quality pair but just some shoes so you don’t have to step in the communal bathroom.
Shower Shoes
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Not all schools have bed bugs but it’s safe to bring spray with you!
Bed Bug Spray in Bed Bugs(193)
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These are super nice to have in your dorm with all the chargers you will have!
Cable Organizer
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Most schools require a surge protector block so definitely come prepared for that!
Surge Protectors
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Most schools don’t allow candles if the wick has been burned but this is an easy way around that if you’re a candle lover!
Candle Warmer Lamps | Electric Wax Melters & Home Decor
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Highly recommend a mirror like this to go on your desk when you are getting ready!
Vanity Mirror With Lights
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These hooks are super nice to save room in your closet!
Hanger Extender
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I loved having a desk mat. It made my desk super cute and easier to work on!
Office Desk Pads
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I loved these storage cubes for my clothes and other things I didn’t have a place for. All extra storage is great!
Cubbies & Storage Cubes
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Loved using this to bring to and from the showers! Plenty of room for all your bathroom essentials
Dorm Bathroom Caddy
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I loved having a long robe to walk to my dorm room in from the shower! Any robe will work but a long one is nice if you are scared of people on your floor.
Womens Long Robes
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I loved having an ice maker at school! As an athlete, I love having cold water so this was a NEED!
Ice Makers - Walmart.com
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I absolutely loved using my owala at school. It’s better to have a bottle that doesn’t spill so you can throw it in a bag when you’re on the go.
FreeSip® Water Bottle
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A mattress topper was huge for me! The beds are very stiff so I would definitely invest in a good mattress topper.
Twin-XL Mattress Toppers in Mattress Toppers & Pads(745)
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Would highly recommend this big brita over the pitchers. You won’t have to fill this up as much.
Brita Water Filter Dispensers
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i loved having these lights as decorations in my room!
Fairy Lights
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