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Sending the Kid off to College in Style
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items My daughter is entering her 3rd year in college at the end of this month. She started her college career in a “forced triple” really learning how to maximize organization space and share an extremely tight living arrangement with two strangers. Then ...
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Campus Safety
Drink Station
Room Organization
Tech Stuff
Bedding/Comfort Items
Campus Safety
Getting around campus can be tricky at first. Don't forget your key, your ID! Don't get locked out. Don't let strangers into your dorm. Also walk in buddy groups after dark, etc.
First off, you'll need to carry around your dorm key card. Since most dorm buildings have tap to enter instead of a physical key. College kids are usually given a lanyard to hang their ID key, but I will tell you right now…they DO NOT USE THAT! But t...
Magnetic Wallet for iPhone 16 15 14 13 12
Drink Station
College Kids need to be hydrated and caffeinated. Period.
When your kid is at home, ice is readily available. When they get to campus, finding ice is near impossible without a late night trek across campus to find the cafeteria closed. Bummer! Make ice in your own room instead, and never have to deal with g...
Self-Cleaning Countertop Ice Maker Machine
Room Organization
Maximize the tiny space to the best of your ability.
My daughter did not go off to school with this, but quickly ordered them from Amazon after living with messy drawers for one week.
Simple Houseware 4-Pack Drawer Organizer Set
These metal rolling carts were awesome! The room mates shared it for their dishes and eating utensils. They also serve as a great shelf for toiletries.
3-Tier Compact Rolling Metal Storage Organizer
Tech Stuff
You'll want your technology safe from damage/theft. You'll find outlets are few and far between, and not easy to get to.
The absolute HORROR of having your cell phone charger cord fall behind those massive bunk beds and chests of drawers. Don't let it happen!
Cord Holders - Self Adhesive
Bedding/Comfort Items
In a standard dorm, your bed is where you'll spend most of your time. Studying, sleeping. It will be your couch when friends come over. Make it cozy!
We bought this Freshman year, and she still has it. It hasn't been damaged or made uncomfy. It's worth the money!
Linenspa 3 Inch Gel Swirl Memory Foam Topper Twin XL