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absolute NEEDS for college dorms!!!!
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items Coming from a now junior at a small private liberal arts on the east coast… these items are absolute needs! If you are an upcoming college student or a parent with children that are being sent off soon, take a look at this list!
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Inside the room
Bathroom needs
Outside the room/ portable objects
Inside the room
These items are genuinely lifesavers inside the dorm! If you want comfort, take a look at these items!
This fan will save you on a hot day! At an affordable price point and high strength, this fan is a lifesaver on a bedside table, desk, or shelf. I recommend this for all dorms, especially ones on the East Coast in older buildings because the heat get...
Woozoo 5-Speed Globe Fan - Costco Wholesale
All dorms need an air purifier! Health is incredibly important and air quality can be a large factor in staying healthy during college. Most dorms especially older ones tend to have air quality and mold problems so go ahead and get an air purifier. T...
Air Purifiers | Dyson® Official Website
Bathroom needs
All things essential to both communal and non communal dorm bathrooms!
If you plan on showering in college….(i hope you do but there are certainly people who smell like they dont) you will need a good shower caddy! Khols is so underrated for overall supplies! I love my shower caddy from Khols, the price point is amazing...
The Big One® Plastic Shower Caddy 2-piece Set
Once again… a Khol's staple. These towels are great! They are super affordable, they dry quickly, and the website has an amazing color selection! Me and my roommates got towels in matching colors to our shower caddies!
The Big One® Solid Bath Towel, Bath Sheet, Hand Towel or Washcloth
Outside the room/ portable objects
For when you are on the go!
First of all, you will need a speaker! Whether you're hanging out with friends on the lawn or inside the dorm common room, you will want some music. Khol's has the best price I've seen so far for the JBL Clip 5 so I highly recommend purchasing this s...
JBL Clip 5 Ultra-Portable Waterproof Speaker
A waterproof laptop sleeve could literally be the difference between failing and passing a class. Coming from an East Coast student, it could rain at any time and the rain can be vicious! Protect your computer with this amazing sleeve. I love this on...
Waterproof Laptop Case