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College Dorm Needs!! 🔑📚📄
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items As a freshman in college now, these are what you'll actually need for your dorm 😌😌
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Definitely a must. College beds will not be comfortable without one so buy a good soft one you will enjoy sleeping on. Sleep is one of the most important things!
Twin Mattress Topper
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Not a must but definitely nice to have especially if your bed is up against a wall.
Body Pillow
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Love sleeping with a silk pillowcase. I have seen a difference in frizziness in my hair and skin since using one. Youll need for all the stress of college
ZIMASILK 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
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A must for snacks/desk essentials. Really adds more storage which you'll need for a small room.
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I did not think I needed this either and soon found out I did. I use it more than you'd think and you'd be surprised with some of the things you'd use all of this for.
College Dorm Tool Kit
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You'll def need even if it's just for a cute decor piece for when you make your bed. I use mine all the time
Throw Blankets & Decorative Throws - Pottery Barn
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A must. It moves the air around in your dorm room and it does help keep my room cool in the hotter months.
Personal Fans : Fans : Portable & Ceiling Fans - Target
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SAVE YOUR GIFTCARDS you get from Christmas birthdays etc. YOU WILL NEED THEM. No matter how much you're saving you never even realize how expensive going out to get a few snacks and all that stuff.
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I recommend getting 1 or 2 of these atleast. My dorm room was lucky enough to have a few outlets but I know most dorm rooms don't.
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A DEFANITE MUST you'll use these so so much
Scissors - Target
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Get a few charging blocks. You'll need them to plug in lights you'll wanna hang up, chargers and so much. Doesn't hurt to have extra of these
Charging Block
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Nice to have handy especially for others too. Don't forget medicines like Benadryl, ibuprofen, etc
First aid kit
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You'll need one of these. You don't want to put your makeup brushes you use everyday on your face in your desk drawer or laying down somewhere. This will clear up space and keep things organized
Makeup Brush Holder
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These are perfect to have for when you do homework and studies in your dorm room. Keeping things organized and nice.
Pencil & Pen Holders / Desk Supplies
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Love these. They're inexpensive and really add a roomie feel to your dorm room. I hung mine up with pins in the wall. I didn't think I would want or need these at first but then got them later in the year and I don't regret it. I've gotten so many co...
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A MUST MUST MUST. Bonus points to have a rolling one too!! Especially makes taking dirty laundry home so so much easier to just roll out. I recommend this on top of the list!!
Rolling Hamper - Target
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The over head lights in dorm rooms are so powerful and most of the time florescent. They suck. I recommend getting some type of lights you can change colors or just have on all the time.
Hanging Wall Light
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Need one of these at your desk especially if you do your makeup everyday. You can one at a good price at TJ Maxx/ Marshalls, or Walmart/ Target.
Desk Mirror
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Mini umbrella is a must of course for when it rains. Having this handy is perfect you don't want to rely on other people for an extra one for you to borrow.
Umbrellas - Target
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INVEST IN A GOOD RAINJACKET. I would also recommend getting a size up too just so it fits over clothes too. I love my Columbia one
Rain Jackets - Columbia Sportswear