moving into college is overwhelming. here are my top recommendations for the essential items from a sophomore in college!!
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bedroom decor
bedroom furniture/ storage
bathroom
other must haves
bedroom decor
cute and the perfect way to stay organized
Dry Erase Calendar Board
you need a candle and most dorms dont allow it this is the perfect work around
candle warmer
dorm water is no joke this will help your hair and skin so much
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase with Zipper
i was always buying more hangers def would buy some extra
50 pack of hangers
was such a cute way to hang up pictures of my friends and family
wood bead picture holder
touch activated AND you can plug your phone into it
bedside table lamp
my alexa was my personal assistant, i loved having the display to quickly check the time and weather
Amazon Echo Spot
wait this one is weird hear me out, your neighbors are partying you have an exam tomorrow morning, these headphones are soo comfortable too and the blackout is perfect
sleep headphones, blackout, bluetooth connected
bedroom furniture/ storage
had this is my dorm and my friends were obsessedddd
criss cross chair
the BEST mattress topper. this is the only thing you need to splurge on
3 inch memory foam cooling mattress topper
great for storage, it doesnt take up much space. it held all my snacks and food as well as meds and my alarm clock
4 Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart
so perfect for moving in/ out and i kept them under my bed for more storage
ikea bag dupes
i also had these in my closest/ under my bed, great because they have the little window
6 storage totes
i used these to hang up my backpack, umbrella, purses, rain coat. kept everything organized on my door and fits most doors really well
over the door hooks
bathroom
CHEAP SHOWER SHOES ARE A MUSTT
Dorm Shower Flip Flops
i LOVED my laundry backpack, i tossed it right in the washer with my clothing and never had to worry about bringing it with me
laundry backpack
other must haves
you will need this more than you think
39-Piece Household Tool Kit
dorm air is gross and this will help you from getting sick 100%%
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier White
the cheapest best laundry bags
Mesh Laundry Bags
takes up the least amount of space, is perfect for your desk so you dont constantly have to move things to reach it
charging tower
i fell out of my bed an impressive amount of times trying to find where my charger went, these make it so so so much easier
charger adhesives
perfect for meal prepping, leftovers, fruits, and taking food to friends dorms
tuberware
USE PAINTERS TAPE UNDER SO YOU DONT DAMAGE THE WALLS
Command Variety Pack
dorm floors are gross no matter how much you clean them my slippers went through it but these ones are so cheap i will never stop buying them
