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dorm must-haves!
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Allie McKnight
As someone who is about to graduate from college, these are things I wish I knew I needed before moving away from home!
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electronics/chargers
 
bed
 
storage
 
shower
 
desk
 
others

electronics/chargers

 
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There are never enough outlets, so I highly recommend investing in some extension cords!
GoGreen Power (GG-16103MS-2) Surge Protector, 2.5 FT, White, 2-Pack
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another great extension cord option because it has the USB ports!
GE 2-Outlet Extension Cord 2 USB-A 1 USB-C 12W 6' Braided White/Gray: Flat Plug, USB Charging, 16 AWG, 6ft Length
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highly recommend getting a lap desk so you can do work in bed!
LapGear® Lap Desks for Office, Students, Kids, Home
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bed

 
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bed risers are perfect for raising your bed to give you more space in your room! I did this so I could fit more of my clothes under my bed!
Bed Risers: Home & Kitchen
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makes sitting in bed so much more comfortable!! used mine all the time!
The Big One® Faux Shearling Backrest
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makes your bed SOO comfortable! like sleeping on a cloud!
Twin Mattress Topper
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helpful in many ways! (Especially sleeping on a mattress that so many people have probably slept on)
Twin/Twin XL Waterproof Zippered Mattress Protector - Room Essentials™: Hypoallergenic, Polyethylene
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storage

 
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easy storage for your shoes or anything else you want out of sight. also great as a step stool if you have a raised bed!
Mainstays Collapsible Storage Ottoman, Gray - Walmart.com
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also love this option for a shoe ottoman, its really cute!!
Mainstays Boucle Cloud Storage Ottoman, Cream
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Really helpful for moving things, but also a great option to put winter clothes in the summer and vice versa!
The Big One® Underbed Storage Bags - Set of 2
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another great storage option!
60qt Underbed Storage Bin with Latches - Brightroom™
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Depending on how tall your bed is, you could also have something like this!
3 Drawer Wide Tower Light Gray - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Portable Universal Storage, No Assembly Required
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for makeup girlies I had a case similar to this to put all my makeup in so I could bring it to school with me!
Primped & Polished Makeup Case - Caboodles | Ulta Beauty
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shower

 
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Durable and high-quality shower caddy!
Shower Caddy for Dorm Ivory - Room Essentials™
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Sometimes the showers can be gross, so I would highly recommend getting some of these! especially if you have communal bathrooms!
Shower Flip Flops Pink - Room Essentials™
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desk

 
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The perfect desk lamp! space for your pens and pencils and a stand for your phone!
Small LED Desk Lamp
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Perfect place to organize your makeup or perfume on your desk!
Rotating Makeup Organizer 2 Tier
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others

 
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You need a Brita!!
Brita Water Pitcher
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Some dorms do not have air conditioning, so I would make sure to have a fan to use in the warmer months!
Box Fan
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It's important to have one! you never know what can happen!
First Aid Kits & Supplies | Red Cross Store
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at first didn't think I was going to use it but everyone always had to borrow it because I was the only one who had it! so be the person with the tool kit everyone can borrow!
Best Sellers – Tagged "small tool kit for college"
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No need to spend a ton of money on a mirror when you can get this $8 one from Target that lasted me 4 years!
Mirror
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just needed 1 of each thing!
6 Piece Portable Tableware Set
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